The Program’s Aims

For the scientific community

Expand knowledge by training postgraduates in the necessary skills to advance proteomics-driven research in academia and industry.

For the individual

Facilitate networking and collaboration between participants through the meet-the-experts and roundtable discussions, including interaction with industry participants. Certificates of attendance will be issued for your personal training records.

For industry

Leverage the unique genetics and biodiversity of Africa to facilitate collaborative opportunities between local and international research groups with a focus on the detection and prevention of disease, personalized medicine, food safety and security.

Gauteng South Africa

7 - 13 Feb 2027

Situated within the World Heritage Site, the “Cradle of Humankind”, the natural scenic beauty of Glenburn Lodge & Spa makes this venue the ideal setting for our 5th edition of the summer school. The lodge is within easy access (approx. 10km) from Maropeng where Homo Naledi, a species of human relative, was discovered in a cave in the Cradle of Humankind.

The venue is home to kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, eland, red hartebeest, springbok, gemsbok, zebra, as well as a fascinating array of bird life. There are nature walks on the property, a spa, as well as many other amenities.

Glenburn Lodge & Spa has become one of the venues of choice in Gauteng for hot air ballooning safaris, due to the favourable flying conditions.

Registration Details

Registration fees include:

Shared accommodation at Glenburn Lodge & Spa from Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th Feb 2027 (6 nights)
Event registration and conference fees for 5-day summer school
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Team building experience
Shuttle service to and from the airport / venue

A THOUGHTFULLY CURATED PROGRAM

designed to provide in-depth information on the application of state-of-the-art proteomic technologies

Team Building Experience

Join us for an afternoon game drive at the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve on Wednesday 10th February 2027. With over 600 head of game, this is the perfect setting for admiring nature on your doorstep. More than 30 species of game, including 3 of the Big 5, can be viewed from open game drive vehicles in the presence of an experienced SATOUR-registered guide. These include the Kruger Lion, White Rhino and Buffalo.

After our game, we will end off the day with an interactive drumming session.

“In Africa we have a concept known as Ubuntu, based upon the recognition that we are only people because of other people”