MANCOSA academics to speak on women empowerment at standard bank top women conference
Latest news October 2, 2020
Two academics from MANCOSA will join more than 60 women leaders from South Africa and other African countries in discussions to shape the conversation for women in business at the annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards and Conference. While the awards will recognise leaders who have played an active... Read more
UP awards 1 380 qualifications to graduates in virtual spring graduation ceremony
AchieversLatest newsUniversity of Pretoria October 1, 2020
University of Pretoria (UP) Chancellor Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu awarded 1 380 degrees, diplomas and certificates to graduates in absentia during a virtual spring graduation ceremony held this morning (Tuesday, 29 September). This year’s spring graduation ceremonies, which were scheduled to take place from 29 September to 2 October, have... Read more
UCT MOOCs in the top 200 – again
AchieversLatest newsUniversity of Cape Town September 29, 2020
Five University of Cape Town (UCT) massive open online courses (MOOCs) have been included on the 2020 Class Central Best Online Courses of All Time list, which ranks the top 200 online courses from across the globe. This list is based on more than 125 000 learner reviews globally. Currently there... Read more
Breastfeeding during Covid-19 – a risk or a benefit?
Latest newsNorth WestNorth-West University September 29, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting normal life globally, and every area of life is touched. The pandemic demands quick action, and as new information emerges, reliable syntheses and guidelines for care are urgently needed. It is no secret that breastfeeding protects mother and child. Its health benefits are undisputed... Read more
Sustainable wood-based housing market possible in SA
Latest news September 29, 2020
Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) found that South Africa has sufficient log resource options for a sustainable wood residential building market. “Our study showed that with the use of wood resources currently exported as chips, as well as planting trees in areas that have been earmarked for afforestation, it... Read more
SA NGO offering free coding and web development training to SA youth
CareersLatest news September 29, 2020
Given the new reality ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic, disruptive South African non-profit organisation (NPO) Code for Change has launched a bespoke, free-to-use coding and front-end web development training platform for South African high school learners. Optimised for both desktop and mobile, the CodeJIKA programme teaches foundational coding,... Read more
First-time jobseekers: Make sure you have the necessary soft skills that are vital for your employability
CareersLatest news September 29, 2020
This is easily one of the most challenging times to be a first-time job-seeker in at least a decade. Job losses are many, and there are plenty of experienced people taking lower-level jobs to try and get by; but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom for the... Read more
Cardiology in the time of COVID-19
Latest newsUniversity of Pretoria September 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for us all. As the flood of disease swept through the world, we braced ourselves for it to hit home. While most South Africans locked down, medical services scurried to get everything in place to deal with the expected tsunami of cases.... Read more
Rhodes University embarks on community psychology project with local schools
Latest newsRhodes University September 28, 2020
When Rhodes University started asking local school principals and management how best to assist them with the additional pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the project team didn’t anticipate what a positive learning experience it would be for everyone involved. “The project really brought together the idea of... Read more
Poetry Africa presents Poetry for social change in virtual festival
arts and cultureKwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal September 25, 2020
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) in partnership with the US Embassy South Africa, French Institute of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts at Culture, Windybrow Arts Centre and Institut Ramon Llull will host the 24th Poetry Africa International Festival from 12 to 17 October 2020. ... Read more
