To support the nGAP scholars’ journey, the Division initiated bi-annual one-on-one check-in meetings, conducting a total of 49 sessions in 2023. These meetings offered tailored support and guidance, further bolstered by personalised coaching sessions that have been instrumental in promoting a healthy work-life balance and ensuring scholars remain focused on their objectives. In addition to one-on-one coaching, two group sessions were held in May and June, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment among the scholars. The first semester also featured a productive writing retreat led by Dr. Christel Troskie-de Bruin, aimed at enhancing the nGAP lecturers’ research and writing capabilities. The nGAP office also offered one-on-one sessions with a teaching and learning and NRF specialists to assist nGAP scholars. The 2022/23 nGAP financial audit and the narrative reports were submitted to the DHET at the end of May 2023. A total of 56 nGAP financial/ audit and narrative reports from UJ were reviewed by the DHET and were found to be satisfactory and meeting the reporting requirements. As a result, UJ received a clean audit. The DHET report also includes reports from the nGAP managers from each university. The UJ report highlighted some of the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of the programme. The nGAP initiative is a significant part of the University’s continued commitment to growing a new generation of academics. The office of the Senior Director in the Division facilitates engagements between the DHET and nGAP scholars. As the custodian, the Division ensures that the allocated funding is spent in accordance with the rules and regulations of the DHET. Ms Akhona Neka and the GAP scholars at the DHET Phase 8 induction. 2023 ANNUAL REPORT DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 30
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