Saturday, 3 August marked one of the highlights of the University of Pretoria society calendar: the Golden Key Summit. Industry experts, UP students, alumni, and personnel alike attended this event, which was held in the Law building.
The summit’s topic, “Beyond graduation: Navigating the post-university landscape with purpose and impact”, was headlined by former SRC president David Kabwa, 2022 Miss South Africa and UP alumni Ndavi Nokeri, and Lerato Sono of the School of Public Management and Administration. The discussion centred around traversing the onerous landscape that graduates face upon completion of their tertiary studies. The panel dissected the importance of – among other things – networking, making a positive impact, being adaptable, and changing our communities.
The event was hosted by the UP chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Leandra Geldenhuys, chairperson of this society, explains that it “aims to get the word out about Golden Key” as well as to espouse “their three pillars of leadership, community engagement, and academics”. The society’s vice-chairperson, Thabang Masango, described Golden Key as an “international networking mechanism”, which their society is tasked with promoting on campus.
As the event unfolded and those in attendance both in-person and online were treated to the wealth of knowledge available, the importance of going above and beyond one’s personal brand and network shone through time and again. The full panel discussion is available on the PDBY Youtube channel and is a must-watch for any soon-to-be UP graduate.
