Saldanha bay to get digital skills boost: new Smart Skills Centre in the works
CareersLatest news November 16, 2021
In efforts to address the ever-widening digital skills gap in South Africa, the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) signed an MoU with the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) Licencing Company Soc Ltd yesterday, 10 November, to set up a new fully automated Smart Skills Centre in... Read more
Ainsley Moos named new chair of SU Council
AchieversLatest newsStellenbosch University November 16, 2021
Mr Ainsley Moos, a member of the executive team of the financial services company African Rainbow Capital (ARC), has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Council of Stellenbosch University (SU). He has served on the Council since 2014 and has been Vice-Chair since 2018. “It remains a... Read more
R20-million in bursaries available at The Knowledge Trust WhatsApp Expo
BursariesLatest news November 16, 2021
South African matriculants, school leavers and students can register now to attend The Knowledge Trust Career Expo, hosted for the first time entirely on the WhatsApp platform. Expo visitors who have completed the expo’s career guidance journey, unlock access to apply for the more than 140 bursaries, valued at... Read more
Committed to addressing the challenges that affect the health and well-being of women and girls, particularly in the poorest communities affected by multiple hardships, private higher education MANCOSA’s Centre for Women in Leadership (CWIL) donated sanitary wear packs to female students at Bhekikusasa High School in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. Period... Read more
Stellenbosch-Tygerberg team first in SA to perform revolutionary prostate procedure
Latest newsStellenbosch University November 12, 2021
A revolutionary procedure to relieve male urinary problems that was successfully performed for the first time in South Africa by a team from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Tygerberg Academic Hospital last week, offers hope to the large percentage of men older than 40 who suffer from benign prostatic... Read more
UP engineering students teach school learners how to make robots
Latest newsUniversity of Pretoria November 11, 2021
Inspired by its annual Robot Car Race, the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE) and Unit for Community Engagement have initiated a Robot School whereby UP students teach learners how to make robots. Professor Tania Hanekom, Head of Undergraduate Studies and a Biomedical... Read more
5 Ways ICT is a great career for those living with disabilities
CareersLatest news November 11, 2021
If you have a physical disability, getting ready for the world of work may seem daunting, however there are some jobs that once you have received training, provide excellent career opportunities. Especially if you have the potential to excel in ICT, you should be able to get employment and... Read more
Return of the gap year
Latest news November 10, 2021
Over 11-million South Africans are fully vaccinated, making them eligible for travel to at least 52 countries around the world – without having to quarantine on arrival. For high school and university students considering their options for the year ahead, taking a gap year is back on the itinerary.... Read more
Red and Yellow takes top student awards at the Pendorings
AchieversCareersLatest news November 9, 2021
The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business was a multiple winner at the 2021 Pendoring Awards which embraces country and industry to promote, unify and celebrate the richness of South Africa’s creative content in all its indigenous languages. Red & Yellow was judged Top School/University of the Year out of all academic... Read more
WSU hosts Austrian medical students
Latest newsWalter Sisulu University November 9, 2021
Walter Sisulu University has kicked off its student exchange partnership with the first group of medical students from the University of Graz, Austria. The two institutions have a cooperation partnership which encompasses elements of personnel mobility, and the exchange programme, through which each university hosts medical students from the... Read more
