Faculty <strong>of</strong> Humanities - ContinuedLandscape in Papua New Guinea, chapter in (Eds.)Rooney, D. and Evangelia Papoutsaki, Media forDevelopment in Papua New Guinea, Divine Word<strong>University</strong> Press. Co-written with Evangelia Papoutsaki,Pp.1-18.Rooney, R.C., <strong>2006</strong>. Introduction, chapter in (Eds.)Rooney, D. and Evangelia Papoutsaki, Media forDevelopment in Papua New Guinea, Divine Word<strong>University</strong> Press. Co-written with Evangelia Papoutsaki,Pp.ix-xiv.WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCESUniversities <strong>of</strong> Botswana, Lesotho and <strong>Swaziland</strong>(Boleswa) Annual Joint Theology & Religious Studies(TRS) Conference and Business MeetingThe annual BOLESWA TRS Conference and BusinessMeeting was held from 26th to 27th February <strong>2007</strong>.The venue was the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Botswana. The conferencetheme was The Relevance <strong>of</strong> the Humanities.Conference delegates from UNISWA included bothstaff and students <strong>of</strong> the TRS department. Paper presentationswere as follows:a. Ndlovu, H.L. “The Social Ethics <strong>of</strong> the Swazi IncwalaRitual: Lessons for a Globalised World”b. Omoregbe, J.I.: “The Humanisation <strong>of</strong> Science”c. Vilakati, J.N. “ Relevance <strong>of</strong> the Humanities: Askingthe Correct Questions”d. Ferreira-Meyers, K: “Learning French in ModernUniversities: What will the future bring?”e. Maziya C.N., Sihlongonyane T.P., Shongwe M.G.and Thwala M.: “The Value <strong>of</strong> the Humanities as anAcademic Discipline”Ferreira-Meyers, K.A. AFSSA Conference, 11-14September <strong>2006</strong>, Grahamstown, South Africa, paperpresented: Amélie Nothomb et la réalité virtuelle:discussion de l’aut<strong>of</strong>iction.Ferreira-Meyers K.A. BOLESWA Conference, 26-27 February <strong>2007</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Botswana, paperpresented: Learning French in Modern Universities:What will the Future Bring?International workshops and seminarsFerreira-Meyers K.A. International Conference onAfrican Literature: «La littérature Africaine au XXIsiècle: sortir du post-colonial», 1-5 April <strong>2007</strong>,<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tamanrasset, Algeria, paper presented:Paralittérature pré-coloniale, littérature post-postcoloniale.Public Discussion on “Religion and Public Life inContemporary <strong>Swaziland</strong>”The Department <strong>of</strong> Theology and Religious Studies on“Religion and Public life in Contemporary <strong>Swaziland</strong>”hosted the above public discussion on 29th March <strong>2007</strong>in the Science Lecture Theatre II from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m.The panel <strong>of</strong> presenters consisted <strong>of</strong> the following:“Religion and Society”: Omoregbe, J.I. “Religionand Law- A Problematisation <strong>of</strong> the ConstitutionalRight <strong>of</strong> Freedom <strong>of</strong> Religion”: Langwenya, M.S.“The Judeo-Christian Prophetic Tradition- A Historicaland Intertextual Analysis”: Vilakati, J.N.“Religion and Public Accountability- An Examination<strong>of</strong> Religious and Secular Sources <strong>of</strong> Authority”:Rev. B. Magongo.“Christian Gospel Education”: Rev. J.V. Mazibuko.DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASSCOMMUNICATION (JMC)The JMC Department was created in July <strong>2006</strong>, havingpreviously been a section within the Department <strong>of</strong>English Language and Literature. During the past yearthe Department wrote a proposal to develop its existingdiploma into a four-year BA Degree programme. Thisproposal was accepted by the Humanities Faculty Boardand now awaits confirmation from the UNISWA Senate.INTERNATIONAL JOURNALSRooney R.C., <strong>2007</strong> Suffer The Children – Reporting<strong>of</strong> Minors by the Swazi Press. Lwati: A Journal <strong>of</strong>Contemporary Research (<strong>Swaziland</strong>). Vol. 4.Rooney R.C., <strong>2006</strong> Colonial Legacies, Neo-ColonialPractices and the Hybridization <strong>of</strong> Research inPapua New Guinean Higher Education, HigherEducation Research and Development Journal(Routledge, London), Vol. 25, No. 4. Pp.421-433.Co-written with Evangelia Papoutsaki.50REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Humanities - ContinuedCONSULTANCYRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH STUDY SOURCE OF FUNDINGFerreira-Meyers, K. Translation <strong>of</strong> “The Hub <strong>of</strong> African Modern UNISWA FoundationSmith-Langlais, J. Agriculture HAMA”, Strategic project forBango, B.Agricultural Development, Poverty AlleviationandCommunity Upliftment in <strong>Swaziland</strong>,16-page document prepared by the UNISWAFoundation, translated from English intoFrench, September <strong>2006</strong>Moyo, E.M. Evaluation SNYC <strong>Swaziland</strong> National YouthCouncilFeasibility StudyMedia Institute <strong>of</strong> SouthernAfricaMotsa, N. Review <strong>of</strong> Media Laws in <strong>Swaziland</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Public Service andInformationLINKSTwo members <strong>of</strong> the History Department, Pr<strong>of</strong> Kanduza(who recently left the <strong>University</strong>) and Dr. BonginkosiSikhondze, were asked by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ian Phimister,Department <strong>of</strong> History, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sheffield, Englandto be part <strong>of</strong> the UK – Africa Academic PartnershipScheme, which involves joint research and teaching.The members <strong>of</strong> the scheme will travel between theuniversities involved: Sheffield, Pretoria, Zambia and<strong>Swaziland</strong>.The inauguration <strong>of</strong> the scheme will be by means <strong>of</strong> aconference to be held in <strong>Swaziland</strong> later this year. Pr<strong>of</strong>.Ian Phimister will be in the country to facilitate thepreparations for the conference.FACULTY OF SCIENCEDEPARTMENTSBiological Sciences; Chemistry; Computer Science;Electronic Engineering; Geography, EnvironmentalScience & Planning (GEP); Mathematics and Physics.VISION:Leadership through Excellence in Education.MISSION:The mission <strong>of</strong> the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science is to be a strongand outstanding centre for the teaching, developmentand promotion <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology to supportsustainable economic development <strong>of</strong> society, strivingat all times for relevance in teaching and research, andPr<strong>of</strong>. M.D. DlaminiDean - Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science51REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2007</strong>