Under the auspices of the Centre for Quantum Computing and Technology (CQCTec), the popular Science with Jazz Seminar Series presents a stimulating October programme in conjunction with PRIS (the College’s annual Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium):

DATE:  Wednesday 28 October 2026

VENUE:  Coastlands Hotel Musgrave, Suites 1-3

TIME:  16h30-18h00

FEATURING:  Chemical Engineer Professor David Lokhat and Jazz Artist Lu Dlamini and the Prophets.

TOPIC:  The Big Convergence – are we prepared for a new way of research?

SYNOPSIS:  Most contemporary social and environmental problems are increasingly “wicked”, having no clear definitions nor solutions, and intersecting multiple and often conflicting societal needs. We have seen great efforts to merge overlapping disciplines and challenge areas, defining various nexuses between water, energy, health, food and climate. Recently, convergence research has emerged as an effective framework for tackling complex interdependent problems. It intentionally integrates seemingly disparate knowledge systems, methodologies, and expertise in a way that enables asking and answering research questions in completely new, and successful ways. What is convergence, and how can we apply it? This talk will introduce the fascinating concept.

Event Details

October Science With Jazz Seminar Series Combines with Pris

DATE:  Wednesday 28 October 2026

VENUE:  Coastlands Hotel Musgrave, Suites 1-3

TIME:  16h30-18h00

FEATURING:  Chemical Engineer Professor David Lokhat and Jazz Artist Lu Dlamini and the Prophets.

TOPIC:  The Big Convergence – are we prepared for a new way of research?