Two eminent researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) won prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards on Thursday (28 June 2018). These annual awards recognise, celebrate and reward outstanding excellence in Science, Engineering, Technology (SET) and Innovation in South Africa. Prof Resia Pretorius from the Department of Physiological Sciences won the... Read more
GSB&L hosts Local Economic Development Winter School
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal July 6, 2018
Effective Local Government for Radical Economic Transformation was the theme of the recently held Regional and Local Economic Development Initiative (RLEDI) Winter School. The two-day event, held at the Royal Hotel in Durban, was hosted by the Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSB&L) in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and... Read more
TUT aerobics team pockets gold at SASAF champs
ArchivesTshwane University of TechnologyVarsity Sports July 6, 2018
The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Ga-Rankuwa Campus based Aerobics Team won gold again for the 8th year running. The team also qualified with federation colours at the recent South African Fitness Sport Aerobics Federation (SASAF) championships in Cape Town. With a total of 7.5 points and pocketing the... Read more
Prestigious music bursaries for Humanities students
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal July 6, 2018
Nine students from the College of Humanities are proud recipients of the 2018 Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) Bursaries for study in music performance. The students: Ms Lihle James, Ms Nomfundo Zuma, Mr Nhlakanipho Ngcobo, Ms Gugu Shange, Ms Slindile Dlamini, Ms Yolokazi Maroyana, Ms Nothando Maphumulo, Ms Nosihe Zulu... Read more
Learners at youth dialogue encouraged to know their human rights
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of the Free State July 5, 2018
Youth Day was celebrated on 16 June 2018, and as part of the celebrations, the Free State Department of Education, the Free State Centre for Human Rights, and the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) presented a learner dialogue for 160 Representative Council of Learners from Wepener, Dewetsdorp,... Read more
Alumna taps into her own greatness and launches book
AchieversArchivesUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal July 5, 2018
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is proud to continuously inspire greatness amongst all its students, employees and alumni. Ms Zanele Njapha graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree in 2015. Before that (2013), she had the opportunity to study at the Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada, as a UKZN... Read more
Award-winning student director tackles another bold play at Student Theatre Festival
ArchivesLatest newsRhodes University July 5, 2018
Winner of the 2017 Student Theatre Award for Best Original Work, Mmatumisang Motsisi and Winner of the Best Stage Manager Award, Manoko Tlhako, will be putting on another hard-hitting and combative play at this year’s National Arts Festival. The Student Theatre Festival is the student section of the National... Read more
Two new research chairs awarded to FMHS
AchieversArchivesResearchStellenbosch University July 5, 2018
Two prominent female researchers at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) have been awarded Research Chairs in their respective fields. This brings the total number of research chairs at the Faculty to 12. The new SARChI chairs are Prof Xikombiso Mbhenyane, head of the Division of Human... Read more
Hanneke Meyer obtains master’s with distinction at 75
AchieversArchivesUniversity of the Free State July 4, 2018
At the age of 75, Dr Hanneke Meyer proved that dreams are not age-bound as she strutted across the stage to be conferred a Master of Divinity degree cum laude during the 28 June 2018 morning graduation session at the University of the Free State (UFS). Dr Meyer was... Read more
Lightning is a natural phenomenon that most people do not fully understand. Its magnitude and force is so great that it has the potential to cause devastating destruction, bringing damage to infrastructure, livelihoods and even life. Yet, it is something many people seem to underestimate and even disregard. In... Read more
