University of Pretoria Tuks Young Research Leadership Programme (TYRLP) 2024

The TYRLP serves early career researchers in basic and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts and the humanities. The programme aims to grow early career academics at UP in the areas of thought leadership, team development, engagement and collaboration, with the intention of enabling them to solve the complex issues that face society. A further aim is to form a community within the University of the like?minded young researchers who possess qualities that will contribute to UP becoming a leading research intensive University, in line with the projected UP 2025 vision. The leadership programme: Identifies early career academics who have demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in developing key leadership skills; Supports them to apply the acquired skills to projects that are relevant to the development of their academic careers and its impact; Creates a network of early career academic leaders at UP, spanning across disciplinary boundaries; Advances a curriculum for academic leadership development, which can be utilised by others.