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Our ESI Press aims to support inter-disciplinary research through a range of peer-reviewed publications. https://esipress.up.ac.za/

Our goal is to develop different perspectives that explore what we as humans can become.

17/12/2024

Dear Friends of ESI

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May this beautiful time of year fill your hearts with joy and laughter.

We wish you a holiday season filled with peace and happiness, and may 2025 bring you health, prosperity, and all the best that life has to offer.

Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!!
ESI Team

13/11/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Food & Feeling 📚, a deep dive into the connection between food and the senses 🍽️.

Save the date for December 9th and register now! ✨

08/11/2024

Join us for the launch of My Third Ouma on 9 November at 14:00 at the United Reformed Church Hall! 📚✨

The book is also FREE to download on the ESI website 🎉

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https://doi.org/10.35293/esi.40

04/10/2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Breast cancer affects millions of lives each year, but early detection can make all the difference.

In collaboration with , , , and 🧬🎀, we’ve designed impactful posters to raise awareness.

These posters will be distributed across university campuses and hospitals throughout South Africa 🌍 and are also available as free PDFs—simply download them from the link in our bio 📥

Feel free to save them, print them, and most importantly, share them to spread the message of early detection and prevention.

Swipe to see more and help us make a difference, one poster at a time! 💖

20/09/2024

Join us for the Parliamentary Oversight Dashboard Workshop, where we will be exploring how the Parliamentary Oversight Dashboard can improve legislative monitoring and equip ourselves with skills to advocate for transparency and accountability.

🗓️ Date: 2 October 2024 ⏰ Time: 08:00 - 16:00 📍 Venue: Future Africa Campus

RSVP:

https://forms.gle/n5rKsvhRHV71JoBT6

13/09/2024

📖✨ We’re Featured! ✨📖

ESI is excited to announce that Fiction and Fable: Tales of Time-Series has been featured in news! 📰🎉

Curious how we turned complex stats into creative tales? Check out the full feature and discover the magic behind this innovative project! 🌟📊

🔗 to read more:

Feature:  https://www.up.ac.za/news/post_3258695-from-numbers-to-narratives-up-students-transform-statistics-class-into-innovative-storybook

E-book:  https://doi.org/10.35293/esi.17

06/09/2024

Looking for your next great read? 🧐💭

Here are 3 must-reads from ESI’s collection to add to your list this National Book Week 🤩📚

Explore more on our open access platform! 👇

🔖I See You by .rory

https://doi.org/10.35293/esi.10

🔖Earth Songs by Paul Weinberg

https://doi.org/10.35293/esi.7

🔖Umalusi by Edwin T Smith ‘Kwedini Simiti’

https://doi.org/10.35293/esi.9

22/08/2024

We invite you to the launch of Henning Melber’s book ‘The Long Shadow of German Colonialism: Amnesia, Denialism and Revisionism’ on 30 August 2024 at Pure Café, Hatfield Campus 📚🌍

Join us for an insightful discussion with the author on our colonial past, with a response from Prof Alois Mlambo 🎙️✍️

RSVP by 27 August 2024

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKgr_PcPgnB8ICOznHTAi5b0lF5W7hwCEXUoazCb0WH95nBw/viewform

See you there! 🤩

07/08/2024

In honor of Women’s Month, we celebrate women’s voices in cultural heritage 🎭

Inherited Obsessions: Conversations with an Exhibition, edited by Dr. Laura De Harde, delves into the rich tapestry of culture and heritage in Post-Apartheid South Africa 📚🇿🇦

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https://doi.org/10.35293/esi.21

Happy reading!

01/08/2024

To celebrate Women’s Month and honor the women who fought for our rights, we’re recognizing the incredible contributors who transform our world with their words! 📚✨

Our first spotlight is ESI Executive Director and academic, Dr. Heather Thuynsma, whose groundbreaking research and publications have made significant contributions to academia and beyond 🚀🌍

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Brittle Democracies: Comparing Politics in Anglophone Africa

https://upmonographs.up.ac.za/index.php/ESI/catalog/book/14

HumanEATies

https://upmonographs.up.ac.za/index.php/ESI/catalog/book/3

Wishing you all very happy 🤩

29/07/2024

UPDATE:

We are thrilled to announce that the ESI website is back up and running! 🎉 Thank you for your patience and support during this time 🙏🏽

Visit our website to explore our latest updates today!

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https://esipress.up.ac.za

18/07/2024

Happy !

As we celebrate Mandela Day, let’s honour Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy by exploring his life, values, and contributions through literature 📚✨

These must-read books capture the essence of his remarkable journey 🌍✊

04/07/2024

[🥁] Dive into the rich history of southern with Historia! 📚🏛️✨

Head over to the ESI website to explore the latest issue 🤩

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https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/historia

Happy reading!

16/06/2024

Happy Youth Day South Africa 🇿🇦✨

05/06/2024

[🥁] Happy Environment Day! 🌿🌅

Dive into our latest op-ed celebrating Environment Month and discover how Africa can balance energy needs, climate responsibilities, and avoid a modern-day mineral scramble 🌍🌱✨

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https://www.up.ac.za/news/post_3231705-balancing-act-addressing-africas-energy-needs-climate-responsibilities-and-avoiding-a-modern-day-mineral-scramble

Happy reading 🤩

27/05/2024

[🥁] Just TWO days to go till the 🇿🇦!

Dive into Episode 3 of our Election Decoded series, as we unpack the fluidity of freedom 🗳️✨ Don’t miss out on this critical discussion! 💪

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https://youtu.be/vonranBf60k

25/05/2024

[🥁] Happy from ESI Press 🌍🎉

This year’s theme, “Education Fit for the 21st Century”, reminds us of the transformative power of education in shaping a brighter future for all 📚✨

We remain committed to investing innovative learning! Let’s empower the next generation together 🤝

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To celebrate Women’s Month and honor the women who fought for our rights, we’re recognizing the incredible contributors who transform our world with their words! 📚✨ Our first spotlight is ESI Executive Director and academic, Dr. Heather Thuynsma, whose groundbreaking research and publications have made significant contributions to academia and beyond 🚀🌍 🔗👇 Brittle Democracies: Comparing Politics in Anglophone Africa https://upmonographs.up.ac.za/index.php/ESI/catalog/book/14 HumanEATies https://upmonographs.up.ac.za/index.php/ESI/catalog/book/3 Wishing you all very happy #WomensMonth 🤩

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In conversation with Rory during Plessis PART 2 🗣️📚

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🗣️ In conversation with Rory du Plessis about his incredible book: “I See You”. Available for FREE on our website: esipress.up.ac.za 📚