A stronger focus should be placed on STEM related subjects and fields to alleviate blockages in South Africa’s talent pipeline. This is the view of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), as the country’s youth unemployment rate stands at an alarming 43.5%* for the first quarter of 2021.... Read more
Ambitious high school students with dreams of studying abroad will need to spend their winter holidays wisely. Those with dreams of applying to top universities can use the school break to build a strong portfolio outside of the classroom – without the stress of daily classes and homework. Students... Read more
Africa Prize announces finalists for continent’s largest engineering innovation award
AchieversLatest news July 16, 2021
Female innovators make up three out of four finalists for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, as Gambian and Ivorian-based innovators feature for the first time, alongside Nigeria and South Africa Engineering innovations to tackle inequality in the media industry, provide financial services topeople who have no access to banking,... Read more
Development of African Languages in Higher Education
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal July 16, 2021
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is proud to announce the establishment of the ‘Boosting the use of African Languages in Higher Education: A Qualified Organised Nationwide Development Strategy for South Africa’ (BAQONDE) project. The University has undertaken this endeavour in collaboration with universities in South Africa and Europe and is... Read more
Applying at universities in SA vs abroad
Latest news July 15, 2021
An estimated 12 000 South African students are studying abroad – a number that is steadily increasing, despite the complexity of applying overseas. One of the main barriers to entry for local students looking to study at top universities abroad is meeting the application criteria, which differs from South African... Read more
Funding to help SU cut industry costs of research proteins
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape July 13, 2021
Recently awarded funding from the University Technology Fund (UTF) and INNOVUS (University Industry Interaction and Innovation Company of Stellenbosch University) could help Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers to develop affordable recombinant proteins for academic and industrial research into providing possible solutions for pressing global health issues. In order to do... Read more
CPUT hopefuls in Miss SA top 30
AchieversCape Peninsula University of TechnologyLatest news July 12, 2021
Two CPUT students are vying for the Miss SA crown – following in the footsteps of alumna Zozibini Tunzi who took the title in 2019 and went on to become Miss Universe. The Miss SA top 30 were recently announced and among the hopefuls are Licalle Isaacs, who is... Read more
Twenty-six South Africans have received prestigious Fulbright scholarships. These scholarship recipients will pursue master’s and PhD degrees at tertiary institutions in the United States; complete one year’s research studies towards their South African PhD qualification; or conduct postdoctoral research and/or teaching at a U.S. academic institution. The Fulbright Program... Read more
Professional project managers one of the keys for driving economic recovery says PMI
CareersLatest news July 9, 2021
South Africa, one of the economic powerhouses of Africa and a major contributor to the continent’s GDP, is presently at an economic crossroads. Although unemployment at just under 33% is a significant focus and needs to be addressed, sight should not be lost of the fact that it is... Read more
Chatbot helps patients manage diabetes during pandemic
Latest newsStellenbosch University July 6, 2021
Diabetes is a pressing health issue in South Africa, and one in every four South Africans over the age of 45 is believed to have the disease. People with diabetes are disproportionately affected by Covid-19 – not only are they more likely to develop complications and die from Covid-19,... Read more
