Coding inspires youth to go to university
IssuesNelson Mandela University February 21, 2023
FIVE students from different walks of life are starting out their tertiary studies inComputing Sciences this year, following their introduction to coding by TangibleAfrica. The award-winning offline coding movement, an engagement project of the NelsonMandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, hasfor the past two years been... Read more
‘Be yourself!’ Graduates give their top tips for navigating student life
IssuesStudent outreach February 21, 2023
Starting university or college can be a scary prospect for a first-time student. There are so many hurdles to navigate as you step out of the safety net of school and home – with a lot of “adulting” to be done! So, why not ask someone who’s been there?... Read more
Artificial intelligence & higher education: What universities must consider now
Issues February 17, 2023
The recent release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, raising questions about its impact and implications across various industries. One sector that urgently needs to consider questions around the opportunities and challenges surrounding ChatGPT in particular, but artificial intelligence in general, is higher education. The Independent... Read more
Gender-neutral language, titles can help create a more equitable playing field
IssuesUniversity of the Free State February 16, 2023
Historically, the terms ‘head boy’ and ‘head girl’ originated in British boarding schools in the 19th century. They were positions that were often chosen from the senior class and given privileges and duties, such as serving on school governing bodies and serving as role models for other students. Other... Read more
SA government avoids its human rights obligations towards refugees; refugee children’s rights deemed a ‘tragedy’ – GSA
IssuesStellenbosch University February 16, 2023
Young scholars from all over the world are urged to research and find solutions to pressing worldwide issues such as inequality, poverty, and the quest for social justice The South African Government has acted unlawfully and irrationally by passing the Refugee Amendment Act of 2020 and failed to protect... Read more
UFS traditional medicine expert to test plant-based medicine on TB patients
Covid-19ResearchUniversity of the Free State October 15, 2022
The University of the Free State (UFS) has cemented its place as a leading institution on the continent and in the world, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. The UFS emerged in the 801-1 000 range of this prestigious ranking, which includes 1 799 institutions from... Read more
UFS assists Department of Health with COVID-19 vaccination process
Covid-19University of the Free State May 26, 2021
As a public institution, the University of the Free State (UFS) always wants to play a role in society through its expertise, facilities, and assets. It is for this reasons that the university is assisting the Free State Department of Health to equip the vaccination centre at the Universitas... Read more
#AfricaMonth: The state of LGBT rights in Africa
Issues May 24, 2021
The socio-political and developmental health of a nation can be determined by the lived experiences of, and rights afforded to, the most marginalised within that nation. On the African continent, some of the most marginalised individuals are those belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. While... Read more
Unemployment among SA youth is a crisis – what can be done?
Issues January 4, 2021
By Athabile Jojo, CEO of Diversity Empowerment In his June 2019 State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa rightly identified the high unemployment rate among South African youth as a crisis. Calling for the private sector to work with government to create pathways into work, he said that... Read more
Quintin the robot, who has been assisting physicians at Tygerberg Hospital’s Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU), is now also helping to put concerned family members in touch with ICU patients that have had to be isolated – and in some cases, allowing them to say goodbye for the very... Read more
