TuksRes Women in Leadership Academy

The University of Pretoria TuksRes Women in Leadership Academy provides a platform through which to enrich the lives of young women at university.

Background

The University of Pretoria TuksRes Women in Leadership Academy (TRWLA) was started in 2014 in order to provide a platform through which to enrich the lives of young women at university. Whilst large strides have been made towards obtaining a more gender equal society, much work still needs to be done. The McKinsey insights report on gender parity from September 2015, rated the gender p

arity in Sub Saharan Africa to be just 0.57. We aim to change this statistic. We love our country and have a passion for becoming agents of change. The world needs more critical thinkers, more captains of industry, more women who pioneer the way. We hope to be a part of enabling that process of growth in young women and investing not just into people, but also into the heart of South Africa. Starting at the beginning of their university career, we focus on providing young female students with opportunities for growth and empowering them to use their potential. At the core of the academy are the pillars of service, network and skills. We partner with first and second year female students in residences across the university and embark on a year of leadership training. Structure

Each of the 18 residences is paired with a facilitator, a senior student leader who has been trained in mentorship and leadership development. Throughout the year, the facilitators deliver content lessons designed by a life-coaching consultancy. At the end of the year, students who have met the minimum criteria graduate from the academy and are officially recognized by UP.

2016 CURRICULUM

Skills

Our 2016 topics include: creative innovation and solution based thinking, role models, networking, branding and public speaking, developing your personal leadership style, understanding our South African context as well as time and stress management. Throughout the year we have workshops focusing on gender violence awareness, South African problems and solutions, and public speaking practical coaching. Guest speakers are also invited to share with the students and create dialogue regarding issues facing women in our society. Service

The philosophy of the academy is that leadership is service and service is leadership. Our aim is to develop servant hearted leaders with a keen appreciation of their context and community and to lead through empowering others. Our community service project runs in conjunction with local disadvantaged schools in Pretoria. Grade 11 and 12 schoolgirls are brought to UP on a regular basis, where students of the academy have the opportunity to teach the skills they have acquired, as well as provide information regarding tertiary education and funding, basic health, first aid and hygiene information and form mentorship bonds. Network

The academy provides a place for young female student leaders to connect and build mutually beneficial relationships. Students, facilitators and management are encouraged to mentor one another and share opportunities for growth. It is intended that guest speakers, workshop coordinators and affiliates to the academy will further build into this network that will ensure sustainable leadership development.

16/11/2022

End of year exam season can be a very difficult time.

Setbacks, failures, and tragedies are parts of life we all have to face at some point, but these stretches of difficulty are just moments of time that will soon pass.

If you’re going through a rough time, here is something to give you a little lift can help you remember that life isn’t always bad. 🤍💜💛

Photos from TuksRes Women in Leadership Academy's post

09/11/2022

Since we’re about to start with our exams. Here’s some motivation and tips to keep you going 💪🏼💪🏾

Don’t forget to reflect on how far you’ve come, reflect on how much you have learned and BE PROUD of how much you’ve grown. 🤍

ALL THE BEST WITH YOUR EXAMS.✨💜💛💜💛

02/11/2022

Positive affirmations are designed to help individuals learn to see the positive side of life. Using positive affirmations to change your thought patterns requires regular practice. 🪴💜

26/10/2022

Happy Wednesday 💜🤍💛

You have no control over anything than showing up and performing your duties. You must continue to show up if you want to remain on the map.
Life is mostly about showing up. You do the best you can, which differs from day to day. 💜🤍

19/10/2022

We’re excited to tell you that we’re going GLOBAL! 🤩 This will be an opportunity for us to enrich the lives of young women, both locally & internationally.

We are still working on incredible things that will provide young women with opportunities for growth and empowering them to use their potential.

In the meantime, be on the look out for new posts.🤍💜

13/04/2022

Attention to all aspiring women leaders 👑 We are recruiting for several management positions for the 2022 term, open to UP students, including:

- Social Media Manager
- Team Manager
- Marketing Content Designer
- Learnworlds Platform Manager
- Learnworlds Content Creators and Analyst
- Head and Deputy of Events
- Head and Deputy of Community Engagement
- Head and Deputy of Advocacy
- Digital Deputy Director & Head of Marketing
- Residence Facilitators

Find attached the ads below. Follow this link to access our application form: https://forms.gle/koJbmmKdBBuFMDkq7

28/09/2021

Just a reminder of the requirements to graduate from TRWLA this year! Please contact us if you have any questions

23/09/2021

Our 2nd GBV Workshop is taking place on Monday 27 September. See you there!

20/09/2021

This month's TRWLA "Woman in the Spotlight" is our very own Aka Dlamini, Head of Events! Read more about Aka on our blog: https://this-is-trwla.wixsite.com/home/blog

08/09/2021

Join us for a debating workshop on the 15th of September, 17h30! Speaker to be revealed before the event

29/08/2021

Join us for a GBV workshop on 30 August from 17:00-19:30 via BlackBoard Collaborate. The workshop will cover the topic of healing and picking up the pieces as a survivor of GBV. Please take note that this event is compulsory. We look forward to engaging with you all on this topic💜

There will be another opportunity for you to attend another GBV Workshop in October, however please do not miss this opportunity.

We will reveal the speakers later this week, you can look forward to speakers from the Tears Foundation and POWA!