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Breaking down barriers – how top women in IT succeed
With still too few women entering the STEM and IT sectors, inspiring women in SA IT give their advice for girls and women on getting ahead in the world of IT The South African IT sector is still a male dominated arena, but it promises great opportunities for women entering... Read more
Gas and oil companies should be wary of cyber-threats
International oil and gas companies face increased political risk because of cyber-attacks and they will need to change the way they approach risk management to minimize the impact of cyber-threats. This is one of the main findings of a recent study at Stellenbosch University (SU). “By digitalising their systems... Read more
‘The public must hold governments to account for international actions’ –  UP International Law expert
I was honoured to present the 25th University of Pretoria Expert Lecture, which explored whether international law can address the most pressing concerns of society. The concerns to which I referred during the lecture included a range of security issues and the fight against poverty and inequality, environmental degradation... Read more
York Timbers funds multidisciplinary Chair in wood structural engineering at UP
Forestry company York Timbers, the largest solid wood processor in South Africa, has signed a funding agreement with the University of Pretoria (UP) to establish a Chair in data-driven wood structural engineering to promote a more sustainable built environment and the African bio-economy. This initiative will be based at... Read more
#Train4Fees campaign crosses the finish line
Student athletes at Stellenbosch University (SU) who have lost financial backing due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, will soon receive a financial lifeline after sport stars, coaches, alumni and friends of the University went the extra mile to help raise money to pay their outstanding tuition fees.... Read more
Hummingbirds drop body temperature to near freezing point
A University of Pretoria (UP) professor of zoology was part of a team that recently published a study that reveals that tiny hummingbirds living in the Andes Mountains in Peru drop their body temperature from 40°C to 3.3°C, near freezing point, to survive bitterly cold nights. “It is the... Read more
UKZN’s Andy Gray receives International Award
UKZN’s Mr Andy Gray, won the annual Helen Clark-Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice (JoPPP) Award for Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice Research together with Birna Trap, Denmark and Paul Newton, University of Oxford. The trio is being presented with the award based on the scientific merit of their work,... Read more
UFS dermatologist publishes first-ever comprehensive skin atlas
A senior lecturer and specialist in the Department of Dermatology at the University of the Free State (UFS) has published the very first comprehensive African atlas on skin diseases commonly seen in the African setting.  The African Atlas, synopsis and practical guide to clinical dermatology also contains more than... Read more
Bringing genres together in another edition of Music Unlocked Sessions
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (UKZN) and iSupport Creative Business are proud to present Naftali, Qadasi and Maqhinga and Natalie Rungan’s Tribute to Tania Donjeany. The online concert will take place as part of the regular Unlocked Music Sessions on Wednesday 16 September at 6 pm, and... Read more
The most in demand skills in South Africa – Results from the Annual Critical Skills Survey
The 2019/20 Critical Skills Survey specifically tracked the impact of immigration across various sectors within South Africa’s economy. The purpose was to highlight which skills employers find most difficult to recruit locally and as such provide input to the much-anticipated new draft critical skills list from the Department of... Read more