Phuza stars in bright start by Madibaz
ArchivesVarsity Sports August 30, 2018
Madibaz star Nobubele Phuza made an early impression on the Varsity Netball tournament when she was twice named player of the match on the opening weekend in Port Elizabeth. Playing at Nelson Mandela University’s indoor sports centre, the SPAR Madibaz team got off to a flying start with victories... Read more
Many Matrics considering their study options for next year are finding themselves in the difficult position of being at odds with their parents or guardians about their preferred direction. While this conundrum has always been around, it is even more pronounced today, given that there are a myriad qualifications... Read more
College Peer Ambassadors promote Higher Education learning in rural areas
ArchivesLatest news August 29, 2018
Access to higher education in rural areas is undoubtedly scarce, with most universities being hours away. This is where TVET Colleges play a major role in higher education and training in the country. It is without doubt that TVET Colleges are earmarked to combat challenges facing youth unemployment and... Read more
VC launches substantial scholarships for women
ArchivesLatest newsScholarshipsUniversity of Cape Town August 29, 2018
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has launched three substantial scholarships for women, focused on gender issues. The launch was part of a UCT National Women’s Day event, For Womxn by Womxn, on 8 August, hosted at Graça Machel Hall. Guests of honour were UCT Chancellor Graça Machel and former UCT Vice-Chancellor Dr Mamphela... Read more
Breaking ground in the field of Food Security
ArchivesCareersUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal August 29, 2018
Dr Joyce Chitja, a lecturer in the African Centre for Food Security at UKZN, has been selected as a “Wonder Women in Science” in 2018. To commemorate National Science Week and National Women’s Month, the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science is honouring its female scientists through a Wonder Women in Science campaign.... Read more
Unisa master’s student wins prestigious WISA award
AchieversArchivesUniversity of South Africa August 29, 2018
Congratulations to Sikelelwa Ndaweni, a master’s student in the Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (NanoWS) Research Unit, who won the South African Woman in Science Awards (WISA) Tata Africa Scholarships for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology for master’s students for 2018. The theme for the 2018 WISA is leveraging science, technology... Read more
By Sphumelele Ndlovu, Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies student A well-attended roundtable discussion, comprised of women in science, took place at Rhodes University, where women from different disciplines addressed the science position in the developing world, and how best to prepare for the future. The room represented... Read more
Government to assist student activists
ArchivesLatest newsMust-Read August 28, 2018
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Advocate Michael Masutha, has undertaken to assist the Fees Must Fall campaign student activists to approach the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Addressing a media briefing in Tshwane on Monday, Masutha said his ministry will help the student activists to approach the NPA... Read more
mGenAfrica: sparking interest in careers in genomics
ArchivesCareersUniversity of Cape Town August 28, 2018
Making learning fun is the aim of a new internet-based platform and mobile app designed to encourage interest and excitement about career possibilities in genomics and other life sciences among high school learners. The platform, mGenAfrica, was launched at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Saturday, 18 August.... Read more
CPUT students and staff members will take part in this year’s Sasol Solar Car Challenge 2018, South Africa for the first time. Held every second year, the competition sees teams from across the world design and build solar-powered vehicles to drive across South Africa in an eight day event.... Read more
