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Continue reading →: THE (R)EVOLUTION OF A MIND
By Maboletso Letsoalo Change is an inevitable aspect of existence. For most forms of life, it drives a process called evolution, leading to adaption and greater chances of survival. However, with the human experience, change can have a deeper impact. It carries the ability to radically transform perspectives, behaviours and…
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Continue reading →: MY EXPERIENCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
By Lundi Peteni After having been accepted for my honours, it came with great responsibility of having to adapt initially from a work environment to now academics, and I was quite excited because my previous job aligned very well with my honours program in forensic science. Though I was quite…
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Continue reading →: UCT – Not done yet, but need a breather
By Kian Visser I’ve had some time to reflect while on leave recently. It’s been a good year, and I’m happy to have finally made it to UCT. I’ve lost count of the number of rejection letters I’ve received over the years, so to finally accomplish something that has been…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Butterfly Fractures
By Kian Visser THE PROBLEM In the world of forensic investigations, bones can be like pages of a book, offering clues to untangle the events leading up to a person’s death. In cases involving blunt force trauma, such as car accidents, understanding how bones break can provide important insights into…
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Continue reading →: Imposter Syndrome and Other Adventures in Academia
By Juanita Nwachukwu Besides my ruined sleep routines, looming deadlines, and what seems like a fast-moving game where the player drops an avatar to play without reading the game’s rules or storylines, we all know what I am talking about: we all skipped those guidelines and told ourselves, “I’ll figure…
