African Bioacoustics Conference brings together researchers studying animal sound and hearing
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape October 22, 2020
Why is sound important to fishes? What are the latest insights into bird hearing and perception, and is there any meaning to a baby’s cries? These are only three of the interesting topics to be discussed at the second African Bioacoustics Conference (ABC) to take place online from 2... Read more
Academic brings new perspective to history of abaThembu
Eastern CapeLatest newsWalter Sisulu University October 21, 2020
A WSU academic’s chronicling of the abaThembu tribe’s history and evolution over an almost 300-year period from the 16th to the 19th century afforded the scholar the opportunity to acutely scrutinize the most defining moments in the tribe’s history. Through his book, titled: “A History of the AbaThembu People from Earliest... Read more
Poetry Africa Festival ends on a high note when announcing: their competition winners
arts and cultureLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 20, 2020
After a weeklong celebration of poetry and poets, the 24th edition of the Poetry Africa festival came to a close Saturday night during a celebratory closing ceremony. The annual international festival is curated and presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal. The Festival provided... Read more
UKZN hosts virtual spring graduation ceremony
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 20, 2020
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will host a virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 on 30 October 2020. The decision to host a virtual graduation has been made in accordance with the national lockdown and social distancing regulations to safeguard all South Africans from contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus).... Read more
Think you know USA politics? Take this free course on the policies of the Democratic and Republican parties.
CareersLatest news October 20, 2020
Alison, the free online learning and employment empowerment platform with over 2,000 courses, announces the launch of a free course to help educate people about US policies in advance of the US Presidential election day November 3rd. The US Presidential Election Course provides unbiased fact-based information on the latest... Read more
Hope through leadership and care for education in Covid-19
Latest news October 19, 2020
Despite the fear and anxiety that has affected all involved in education during the Covid-19 pandemic, an Education Conversation webinar on the psychosocial issues for education held recently heard stories of hope, solutions and a way forward during the pandemic. The Education Conversation, an initiative presented by Kagiso Trust,... Read more
Boss’s Day is observed every October to encourage colleagues to strengthen their relationship in the workplace. Fostering a professional environment that is free of intimidating behaviour is one way to do this, and recognising workplace bullying is where it needs to begin. Workplace bullying results in high levels of... Read more
Youth training initiatives and economic shifts position SA as major international business outsourcing destination
Latest news October 19, 2020
Government and private sector efforts to build digital skills capacity among South Africa’s youth over the past five years are bearing fruit. According to Andy Searle, CEO of Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA), a non-profit organisation responsible for promoting South Africa as a services delivery destination, these initiatives,... Read more
Matrics: don’t delay – get your higher education applications out of the way
Latest news October 19, 2020
With about 30 days left before the start of the 2020 Matric exams, the focus of Grade 12s is now firmly on the final preparation for this important milestone. But they should also take some time to finalise their Higher Education plans for next year, as the clock is... Read more
Prof Deresh Ramjugernath appointed as SU’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching
Latest newsStellenbosch University October 16, 2020
Prof Deresh Ramjugernath (48), Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), is the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching at Stellenbosch University (SU). The SU Council appointed Ramjugernath in the position at its meeting on 21 September 2020. He will take up the position on 1... Read more
