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UKZN Management and SRC reach amicable outcome on key issues
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Management and the Student Representative Council (SRC) had a meeting yesterday at which they discussed and addressed a number of concern stabled by the student leadership on behalf of the students.   The two parties engaged extensively on the institution’s back-to-campus decisions as directed by... Read more
National School of Government resumes executive education programme for senior public officials
The National School of Government and the University College London resumes the executive education programme for South Africa’s government officials The National School of Government (NSG) has partnered with the University College London (UCL) to deliver an executive education programme for senior public sector officials. The Executive Education Programme... Read more
Jazz Lecturer Launches Fifth Album
UKZN Jazz lecturer Mr Sibusiso Mashiloane has released his fifth album titled iHubo Labomdabu, a solo piano set featuring music composed during the lockdown period. ‘This album is informed by an imagination of my personal life experiences, political climate and imposed lifestyle,’ said Mashiloane. ‘The music tells of social... Read more
University of Pretoria researchers receive prestigious grants for cutting-edge cancer research
Two University of Pretoria (UP) researchers are among nine researchers in South Africa who have received funding grants from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) as part of the Strategic Health Innovation Partnerships (SHIP) programme. The grants are worth approximately R3 million each and are to be used... Read more
The mega-trend that will make or break SA education
Back in 2011, the South African government published its National Development Plan (NDP), which aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030, using education as a cornerstone. If this happens, it said, the unemployment rate would drop to 6 percent by 2030. To achieve this, government spends relatively... Read more
Humanities Academic Awarded Prestigious VC Research Award
Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu of the School of Built Environment and Development Studies has been awarded the prestigious UKZN Vice-Chancellor’s Research Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements and the international reputation she has earned in her discipline. ‘I am very excited about the award. I would not have made... Read more
AECOM expects Phase 2 of Sol Plaatje University precinct to be completed in mid-2022
From the initial involvement in 2014, premier infrastructure delivery company AECOM is forging ahead with Phase 2 of the R800 Million Sol Plaatje University (SPU) precinct in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. While the current involvement is expected to continue until at least mid-2022, AECOM has been awarded a... Read more
Trial recommends shorter treatment for less severe TB in children
“The SHINE trial is the first tuberculosis treatment-shortening randomised-controlled clinical trial in children. It’s a milestone. We’ve suspected for a long time that we are over-treating many children with TB, but now have clear, pragmatic evidence to inform policy and clinical practice,” said Professor Anneke Hesseling of the Desmond... Read more
Academy taps TUT Art lecturer’s expertise
Yet another honour has befallen the Tshwane University of Technology’s Dr Jan van der Merwe, celebrated artist and lecturer at the Faculty of Arts & Design’s Department of Fine & Studio Arts. Dr van der Merwe has been asked to serve on the esteemed Commission for Visual Arts of... Read more
Thuli Madonsela receives French knighthood
Prof Thuli Madonsela, Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Law, has been appointed as Knight of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron (Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur). The French Legion of Honour celebrates the accomplishments of distinguished individuals, irrespective of sex, social... Read more