Big hitters lined up for 2021 eLearning Indaba finale
Latest news October 25, 2021
New Leaf Technologies has enjoyed another highly successful series, and has arranged two of the world’s leading L&D practitioners to speak at its last event of the year The final eLearning Indaba event of 2021 is set to be a humdinger. Two of the world’s best e-Learning professionals in... Read more
A MANCOSA MBA student celebrates his Masters dissertation done in braille
Latest news October 25, 2021
An ecstatic Anderton Naidoo, an MBA student at private higher education institution MANCOSA handed a copy of his Masters dissertation in braille to Professor Magnate Ntombela, principal of MANCOSA in commemoration of blindness awareness month in October which aims promote greater understanding of the realities of living without sight.... Read more
Coega Maths and Science Programme is a game changer and drives sustainability for the CDC
Latest news October 22, 2021
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that since the establishment of its flagship Coega Maths & Science Programme (MSP) in 2013, many young people are taking advantage of the opportunity to improve their final marks in Mathematics & Physical Science subjects, says Eldon September, Coega Mathematics & Physical... Read more
ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement
AchieversLatest news October 22, 2021
ASSAf annually awards ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking to the benefit of society. This year the awards were presented to two eminent scientists, Professor Shabir Madhi and Professor Barry Schoub at its Annual Awards Ceremony held virtually on 20 October 2021. Professor Shabir Madhi... Read more
UFS to establish one of the most advanced Pharmacology research and development laboratories
Free StateLatest newsUniversity of the Free State October 21, 2021
The Department of Pharmacology at the University of the Free State (UFS) will establish one of the most advanced modern Pharmacology GLP-accredited research and development laboratories in the country, and possibly in the region, after receiving a grant of R58 million. Prof Motlalepula Matsabisa, Director of Pharmacology, has received... Read more
Can learnerships solve South Africa’s youth “work experience” gap?
CareersLatest news October 21, 2021
Work experience: two words creating an insurmountable obstacle and barrier to entry for many of South Africa’s youth. With our youth unemployment rate increasing to 64.4% in the second quarter of 2021 (up from 63.3% in the first quarter), the greatest tragedy of these statistics is that they largely... Read more
The role of academic institutions, business, and government in providing digital opportunities to all
Latest news October 20, 2021
The rapid emergence of technologies such as blockchain, AI and the cloud has meant that requirements for digital skills have been embedded into many of the world’s jobs for years. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only dramatically changed the way we live and work, increasing our reliance on digital... Read more
Young female developer wins Best Educational App for 2021
AchieversCareersLatest news October 20, 2021
With the world facing a global pandemic over the last two years, education around the world has been turned on its head, most notably with the rise of e-learning and use of digital platforms. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed education dramatically, most notably for the rise of e-learning and... Read more
UKZN appoints South African business and transformation leader Reuel Khoza as its new Chancellor
AchieversKwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 20, 2021
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Reuel Jethro Khoza, an experienced business and transformation leader, and acclaimed author, as its new Chancellor. Dr Khoza is a distinguished thought leader, an astute businessman and a renowned voice at the forefront of transformation in the... Read more
Innovative Working Student Programme needs work for students to flourish
CareersLatest news October 20, 2021
A pilot programme to help disadvantaged students obtain a degree or postgraduate qualification, with work experience and without debt, has struggled to achieve its ambitions as work opportunities for students dwindle in an unbelievably difficult economy that has been rocked by the pandemic. The ProudAfrique Working Student Programme, launched... Read more
