UP the first SA institution to partner with the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
AchieversGautengLatest newsResearchUniversitiesUniversity of Pretoria March 3, 2020
The University of Pretoria (UP) has partnered with the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), in Russia, in order to strengthen the University’s research efforts into nuclear sciences and related disciplines. The relationship between UP and the JINR was formalised at a ceremony held for the signing of a... Read more
WSU and the government’s Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) bring to a close a project that has seen WSU bolster its academic profile by increasing research output, developing the curriculum and improving staff qualifications in the institution’s science, engineering and technology faculty. At the conclusion of the project... Read more
New graduates for Isuzu training programme
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityOpportunities February 26, 2020
Seven young graduates have joined Isuzu Motors South Africa’s (IMSAf) Graduate in Training (GIT) programme while six others will be participating in the company’s in-service training (IST) programme this year. The graduates and in-service trainees are spread across the organisation occupying roles in technical services, purchasing vehicle sales, marketing... Read more
DUT’s Gomolemo Mohapi Aims To Upskill Members Of The Community Through Technology
Durban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal February 24, 2020
The charismatic Gomolemo Mohapi is a young, passionate Applications Development student from the Durban University of Technology (DUT), who is completing his Advanced Diploma in ICT. He has a keen interest in learning about Microsoft tools and technologies such as C#, .Net and Microsoft Azure. Mohapi through his love... Read more
Huawei awards bursaries to UCT students
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyWestern Cape February 20, 2020
Multinational technology company Huawei South Africa has partnered with the University of Cape Town (UCT) to fund 15 students as part of the firm’s external bursary programme. The bursaries have been awarded to students in information technology (IT), and electrical and mechanical engineering. The funding covers accommodation, tuition and general living... Read more
NWU student receives international award as best achiever
North WestNorth-West University February 16, 2020
Although the BHSc degree in occupational hygiene is relatively new to South Africa and Africa, the North-West University (NWU) recently raised its hand and received excellent praise and accolades in the global arena in this discipline. The International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) has generously sponsored the Bachelor of Health... Read more
DUT Helps Guide Emerging Entrepreneurs through The Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
Durban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal February 16, 2020
One of the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) mission is to excel through external engagement that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through collaboration and partnership. Ensuring students understand the culture of building entrepreneurship, DUT has been instrumental in helping and guiding young and emerging entrepreneurs through the Centre for Social... Read more
An Application for Africa developed by Africa #R2bP
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University February 16, 2020
NcedisoTM, a homegrown technology tool developed by Nelson Mandela University’s Centre for Community Technologies (CCT), will be showcased at an event hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa later this month. The Application was developed by the CCT through funding from the SA Medical Research Council and the... Read more
UWC rugby star earns a Stormers call-up
University of the Western CapeWestern Cape February 14, 2020
UWC rugby star Lyle Hendricks’ impressive rise in rugby took another positive turn. On Friday he was named in the DHL Stormers squad for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, making him the second University player in the team. The second-year BA student joined former UWC scrum-half and Rugby... Read more
Mandela University prof to present coding project at UN event
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University February 14, 2020
A mobile coding game project, developed at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and designed to teach computer programming to disadvantaged children, is set to be showcased to the world. The co-ordinator of TANKS, BOATS and RANGERS, NMU computing sciences Prof Jean Greyling, has been invited to roll out the project... Read more
