One of the five most cited social scientists in the world, Prof. Castells visited South Africa in August 2009 as part of project to develop an approach to strengthening social theory and PhD training, particularly in the social sciences and humanities. In Cape Town, Prof. Castells will be a resident visiting scholar at STIAS and will amongst others, give lectures and participate in seminars on:

• The Crisis of Capitalism (STIAS). View an overview of this lecture.
• Strengthening the Social Sciences and PhD Education (STIAS). View an overview of this lecture.
• Higher Education and Development (UWC). View an overview of this lecture.
• Revolutionising Higher Education (UWC). View a transcript or an overview of this lecture.
• The Intellectual Journey of Manuel Castells (UWC)
• Connectivity and Media (UCT)
• Cities and Development (CHEC)
• The Capitalist Crisis and Regional Development (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
• Launch of his new book: Communication Power (Centre for the Book)

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