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University of Cape Town scientists shine at NRF awards
The University of Cape Town top scientific minds dominated at this year’s National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards ceremony, accounting for 11 of the 37 academics honoured at the prestigious annual event. Together with fellow Western Cape academic institutions Stellenbosch University and the University of the Western Cape (UWC), which scooped three and... Read more
University of the Free State: KovsieSport crowns their best
The athletes Rynardt van Rensburg and Lynique Beneke walked away with the two major awards at the KovsieSport honours function on Wednesday 26 August 2018. The two were announced as the Kovsie Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Both of them represented South Africa at international level in the... Read more
UP to launch sectional title management
The Introductory Programme in Sectional Title Management – a ground-breaking online programme specifically developed for the sectional title industry – will be launched in 2019. Developed by the Department of Construction Economics at the University of Pretoria (UP) in collaboration with the National Association of Managing Agents (NAMA) and... Read more
SU again among world’s top universities on Times Higher Education rankings
Stellenbosch University (SU) has cemented its place among the world’s top universities based on the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. In the 2019 version, which has just been released SU is placed in the category 301-350. This is a significant improvement on last year when it... Read more
Awards for Wits researchers advancing science for society
The National Research Foundation has recognised Wits researchers for advancing their fields. The annual NRF Awards recognise research excellence in South Africa and progress in building an inclusive scientific community. The 2018 awards, in Port Elizabeth on 26 September, were themed Advancing Science for Societal Benefit. Mrs. Natalie Benjamin-Damons, a lecturer... Read more
Mandela University’s new TVET diploma response to national challenge
The technical and vocational sector is globally punted as the main driver of post-school education because of its potential to drive economic development. In South Africa, government has identified Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a national priority, with a goal of having a headcount of 2.5-million... Read more
Science, art and social cohesion play clinches BASA award
All From One, which has toured SA, Kenya and Tanzania shines at the Business and Arts South Africa Awards. The Palaeontological Scientific Trust (PAST) and Standard Bank were named winners in the Development Award category at the 21st Annual BASA (Business and Arts South Africa) Awards which took place in Johannesburg on... Read more
Humanities Careers Café: Make your Humanities degree work for you
The 2018 Humanities Careers Café, offering Humanities students an excellent opportunity to gain insight into how to put their degrees to work in a range of diverse careers, will take place on 26 September in the New Snape Building on Upper Campus. Graduates and professionals will be on hand to... Read more
NSFAS calls on grant beneficiaries to apply
Social grant beneficiaries intending to study at public higher education institutions next year have until 30 November to apply for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). In a statement, NSFAS administrator Randall Carolissen said the affected applicants were social grant beneficiaries registering for the first time... Read more
Rhodes Law Society bolsters literacy with book drive
In line with World Literacy Day, which was declared by UNESCO in 1966, the Rhodes Law Society embarked on a book drive in partnership with Duna Public Library in Grahamstown East. World Literacy Day was celebrated for the first time on 8 September 1967 with the aim of highlighting... Read more