56 The STH remains a significant contributor to the College of Business and Economics research output, boasting more than 105 research output units in 2019. fErl director and sth senior lecturer, dr hema kesa (4), was appointed (by uniCEf) to work with uniCEf and the department of Basic Education (dBE) to assist in developing national nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold or provided in schools. this was to support the prevention and control of overweight and obesity and improved dietary diversity among school children in south Africa. the objective of this initiative was to contribute to the improvement of all forms of malnutrition of school-going children by creating an enabling environment to address barriers to making healthy food choices and behaviours, which will contribute to improved learning and the overall health of school-going children. the outcome of this process will produce national school nutrition guidelines and a key message document for the various stakeholders. sth mArks its 50th AnniversAry oF the Former technikon witwAtersrAnd hotel school to the current university oF johAnnesburg, school oF tourism And hospitAlity reminisce. rethink. reimagine. this was the theme of the sth alumni and industry stakeholder events hosted on 18 september 2019 in acknowledgment of the school’s rich history in terms of tourism and hospitality education. the events aptly took place during tourism month and incorporated dialogue sessions on contemporary matters, such as 4iR, sustainability and inclusive development with participation by key industry roleplayers, academia and alumni; a tour of the facilities, an endowment fundraising challenge; and celebratory networking evening. (5 and 6)
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