UCT GSB joins HR Indaba Network

CHRO South Africa 12 March 2021

Business school UCT GSB has joined the HR Indaba Network.

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has joined the HR Indaba Network as a Silver Partner.

As a top school with more than five decades of experience in the emerging market, the UCT GSB has a responsibility to engage with its socio-political and economic context. Its teaching, learning and research are directed towards building a more economically prosperous, more equitable, and more integrated continent. The school offers world-class academic programmes, executive education short courses as well as customised programmes for corporations, government and civil society organisations.

The HR Indaba Network is a virtual conference and expo that brings together 5,000-plus HR professionals who want to accelerate their knowledge, network and career. The event boasts 10 Impact Sessions with world-class speakers, live engagement, and a complete overview of the most important tools and services for HR teams.

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