Gold medal for leading cervical cancer researcher
University of Cape TownWestern Cape November 11, 2019
University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Lynette Denny’s 25-year body of research on cervical cancer, which affects 80% of black women in South Africa, has won a prestigious South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Gold Medal in its golden jubilee year. The medal awards took place at the Council for... Read more
Seven UJ subjects recognised in Times Higher Education world university rankings
GautengUniversity of Johannesburg November 11, 2019
The Times Higher Education (THE) has recognised seven subjects of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) as among the top in the world in its latest World University Rankings by Subject results that were released on Wednesday, 06 November 2019. THE is one of the leading provider of higher education... Read more
Dr Rawlinson was awarded the SAERA Award for the best doctoral dissertation in 2018
Durban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal November 11, 2019
The School of Education from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted the South Education Research Association (SAERA) 7th Annual Conference at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban from Wednesday 23 to 25 October 2019 which was attended by delegates from over 25 universities. The theme of the conference was... Read more
SPU chancellor appointed as Concourt judge
Latest newsNorth West November 10, 2019
The Chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, Judge Stevan Majiedt, was appointed on 11 September 2019, by President Cyril Ramaphosa to serve on the Constitutional Court, as one of two new appointments made to replace the vacancies left by the retirement of Justices Dikgang Moseneke and Bess Nkabinde. The other... Read more
Mechatronics students get exposed to manufacturing
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University November 1, 2019
A key strategic objective of the Nelson Mandela University Isuzu Chair in Mechatronics is to provide assistance for manufacturing-related development and problem-solving at Isuzu, as well as at local automotive suppliers. Through research and innovation, the Chair in Mechatronics facilitates co-operation between industry and academia with the aim to... Read more
Dr Bernard Nthambeleni wishes best of luck to students in their upcoming examinations
LimpopoUniversity of Venda October 31, 2019
The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Venda (UNIVEN), Dr Bernard Nthambeleni wishes best of luck to UNIVEN students who will be sitting for their examinations scheduled to start on Thursday, 31 October 2019. He advised students to never lose focus. “Study to understand what you are studying... Read more
Belief a common thread in NMU’s Senekal success
AchieversAthleticsEastern CapeNelson Mandela University October 29, 2019
Belief in her own ability has played a major role in cementing Ischke Senekal’s status as one of South Africa’s finest field athletes. And it has been bolstered by a similar belief shown by those around her. This year, the Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club star was again crowned national... Read more
Science Excitement Spreads to Rural Areas
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyWestern Cape September 16, 2019
CPUT staff and students are taking the world of science and technology innovation to rural learners. The institution’s Service Learning and Civic Engagement Units, together with Camissa Solutions, were recently involved in a National Science Week project that traversed the Western Cape towns of Beaufort West, Laingsburg, Mossel Bay,... Read more
Stellenbosch University’s research stature rises in global rankings
Stellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape September 13, 2019
Stellenbosch University is making inroads into global research. For the third consecutive year the international citations to its research across multi-disciplines have increased markedly according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2020 that was released on 11 September in Zurich during the THE World... Read more
Healthy and motivated staff bring success
GautengUniversity of the Witwatersrand September 11, 2019
Motivated and happy staff are the force behind great universities says Wits Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Adam Habib. “Great universities around the world are not hard to build, what you require is great staff, great students and you need to give them some resources for them to do their... Read more
