Nursing Department breaks new ground
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyWestern Cape February 14, 2020
The Department of Nursing Science kicked off the year on a high note by welcoming the first-ever cohort of students for the new Bachelor of Nursing programme. Head of the Department, Prof Karien Jooste, said CPUT was one of the first institutions in the country to receive approval from... Read more
Dr Vic Nicolis awarded prestigious SAAB Bronze Medal
GautengUniversity of Johannesburg February 12, 2020
Dr Vic Nicolis, a PhD graduate of UJ’s Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, was awarded the Bronze Medal of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) for the Best PhD Thesis in Botany. This is the highest accolade awarded to a young scientist by the SAAB. He and his PhD Supervisor,... Read more
UP master’s student wins South African Chemical Institute’s James Moir Medal
GautengUniversity of Pretoria February 12, 2020
Wiehan Rudolph, a master’s student in Analytical and Natural Product Chemistry at the University of Pretoria (UP), has recently been awarded the James Moir Medal. The South African Chemical Institute (SACI) annually awards this medal to the best BSc Honours student in Chemistry at each tertiary institution in the... Read more
Pan African Cancer Research Institute at UP highlights importance of community cancer centres, prevention
GautengUniversity of Pretoria February 6, 2020
The Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI) has hit the ground running after successfully hosting its inaugural lecture series on “the key role of cancer centres for improving prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer”. The international series, which recently hosted University of Nottingham Centre for Cancer Sciences Director... Read more
LTD head Prof Ndebele appointed to CHE national committee
Eastern CapeWalter Sisulu University February 6, 2020
A WSU academic executive is set to actively participate in the strengthening and tightening of the quality of teaching and learning in the country’s higher education sector following his appointment to the Council on Higher Education’s (CHE) National Standards and Reviews Committee (NSRC). WSU’s Learning and Teaching Development head,... Read more
First years share their hopes as they start university
GautengUniversity of the Witwatersrand February 6, 2020
University can be an enthralling experience for high school leavers as they embark on their new academic journey, which will bring them a step closer to realising their dreams. Classes have commenced at Wits University following a successful Orientation Week at Wits, which ran from 26 to 31 January... Read more
Dr Chasi Will Tackle The Issue On Joint Degrees At The One-Day DUT Workshop
Durban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal February 6, 2020
Many South African Higher education institutions are facing increasing numbers of requests for joint offerings of academic programmes. With this in mind, the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Directorate of International Education and Partnerships are hosting a one-day workshop pertaining to the issue of Joint Degrees, at the Riverside... Read more
The appeals process for NSFAS students rejected for funding is now open. Students who were funded in 2019 and were rejected for funding in 2020 for various reasons or students whose financial situation has changed from 30 November 2019 and have not applied for NSFAS in 2019 can appeal... Read more
Enterprising Women Programme 2020: Calling all Vaal Triangle fempreneurs
North WestNorth-West University January 30, 2020
If South Africa is to meet the National Development Plan’s target of creating 11 million jobs by 2030, entrepreneurship – especially among women – needs to be encouraged. In this regard, the North-West University (NWU) is stepping to the fore as an entrepreneurial enabler by means of its annual... Read more
Notice to students regarding NSFAS private accommodation 2020 (UPDATED)
GautengUniversity of Pretoria January 30, 2020
On 20 January 2020, a notice was published on the University of Pretoria (UP) website to inform students of the new NSFAS allowances for 2020. In line with instructions contained in a letter from the Director-General in the Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology (DHET) on 20 January... Read more
