UCT: New award for urine recycling researcher
ArchivesResearchUniversity of Cape Town February 22, 2019
Dr Dyllon Randall of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Civil Engineering and Future Water Institute has won the prestigious Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Warner Prize. This is awarded biennially to people who show “exceptional promise” in sustainable chemical process technology, nuclear technology or in making chemical... Read more
Phoenix-1B sounding rocket test launch “a learning experience”
ArchivesCareersUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal February 21, 2019
Despite the unsuccessful test launch of the Phoenix-1B sounding rocket, the project still remains important to South African engineering. The Phoenix Hybrid Sounding Rocket Programme seeks to develop a series of indigenous sounding rockets to serve the needs of the South African and African scientific research communities. There are... Read more
Two Rhodians named among most influential young South Africans
AchieversArchivesRhodes University February 21, 2019
Associate Head of Rhodes University’s Creative Writing Programme Dr Hleze Kunju, and alumna Lefatshe Moagi, have both been named as finalists for Avance Media’s prestigious 100 Most Influential Young South Africans in the Personal Development and Academia category. Done in partnership with 1000 African Voices and VIPI State (Avenva),... Read more
Dr Audrey Msimanga appointed SPU head of School of Education
AchieversArchivesSol Plaatje University February 21, 2019
Dr Audrey Msimanga has been appointed as the new Head of the SPU School of Education. She holds a PhD in Science Education from the University of the Witwatersrand as well as an MSc in Zoology; BSc Hons in Biological Science and a BSc in General Botany and Zoology. Her... Read more
Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is buoyant after getting five points from their opening FNB Varsity Shield game in Port Elizabeth, but says they realise a tough challenge lies ahead for the team. The FNB Nelson Mandela University side defeated Cape Peninsula University of Technology 38-21 at the Madibaz... Read more
Thuthuka Bursaries for UKZN accounting students
ArchivesBursariesUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal February 20, 2019
After a rigorous review process by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), UKZN’s School of Accounting, Economics and Finance (SAEF) has welcomed 15 Thuthuka Bursary Fund (TBF) recipients into its Accounting programme. The Thuthuka Bursary programme is a transformation initiative of accountants aimed at encouraging previously disadvantaged... Read more
Genetic blueprint for extraordinary wood-munching fungus from the Northern Cape
ArchivesResearchStellenbosch University February 19, 2019
A relatively unknown fungus, accidentally found growing on an Acacia tree in the Northern Cape, has emerged as a voracious wood-munching organism with enormous potential in industries based on renewable resources. The first time someone took note of Coniochaeta pulveracea was more than two hundred years ago, when the... Read more
The University of Johannesburg team have their sights set on making the top four when the inaugural Varsity Basketball tournament gets under way at Wits in Johannesburg from Friday. The competition will take place in its entirety at the Wits University Sports Hall, with the opening weekend of matches... Read more
ABSA invests R2.4million in scholarships
ArchivesLatest newsOpportunitiesRhodes UniversityScholarships September 25, 2018
ABSA recently handed over a cheque of R2.4million to Rhodes University from its CEO scholarship programme for the 2018 academic year. Absa’s funding will extend to a group of carefully-selected, academically deserving Rhodes University students for the entire year of 2018, in the following academic fields: Commerce, Humanities, Engineering,... Read more
University of Pretoria academic wins Global Young Research Award
AchieversArchivesResearchUniversity of Pretoria September 25, 2018
The University of Pretoria extends its congratulations to Dr Taryn Bond-Barnard of the UP Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM), who’s been honoured with this year’s Global Young Researcher Award in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The award is administered by the International Project Management Association (IPMA), one of two... Read more
