SU offers PG programmes in biomedical engineering
Stellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape September 3, 2019
“The Institute for Biomedical Engineering (IBE) at Stellenbosch University (SU) will offer its new postgraduate programmes from 2020,” says Prof Martin Nieuwoudt, Director of the IBE. “Biomedical engineering is a progressive and exciting field aimed at improving or solving health-related problems through multidisciplinary fields such as physics, mathematics, sciences... Read more
“South Africa belongs to all …” says Chief Justice
Free StateLatest newsUniversity of the Free State September 1, 2019
“The government of the day should be based on the will of the people and must be led by people who deserve to lead us.” These were the words of Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, during a prestige lecture delivered in the... Read more
Collaborating for learners’ future
LimpopoUniversity of Venda August 25, 2019
Following the official opening of the 2019 National Science Week that took place on 29 July 2019 at Vuwani Science Resource Centre, the University of Venda (UNIVEN) team took to the road into villages, manifesting one of the three pillars of the University stands which is community outreach. Whilst... Read more
UFS invests generously from own initiative and in cooperation with partners to support student access
Free StateUniversity of the Free State August 14, 2019
In its endeavour to assist and support academically deserving students, taking into account the current economic climate in South Africa, the University of the Free State (UFS) has been able to maintain its approach to student success from its own initiative and in cooperation with external sources or partners. ... Read more
Project linking informal business to resources wins accolades for Enactus University of Pretoria
GautengUniversity of Pretoria August 14, 2019
A project that connects informal brick makers with companies that produce ash as a by-product has won Enactus University of Pretoria (UP) second place at a national competition where 15 other universities competed. Enactus UP was ranked second after a brilliant presentation at the Enactus National Competition held recently... Read more
An unconventional gender studies lecture has called for society to imagine a changed world in which “we should rethink gender, sexuality and the body and how we must get rid of the world in which gendered and sexual embodiment operates in the way it does”. This is how Prof Jack... Read more
SU launches three publications
Stellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape August 13, 2019
The Corporate Communication Division (CCD) at Stellenbosch University (SU) launched three of its publications on Friday (2 August) at an event in the University Library. The event was aimed at informing the campus community about the publications, which are the Annual Integrated Report 2018, Matieland, as well as the... Read more
Mandela University student fly the flag in Ghana
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University August 13, 2019
Reasons to be Proud – #R2bP: Politics student, Wandile Msomi and Sociology student, Mosa Mdungase recently returned from Ghana where they represented South Africa and our university at the International Youth Diplomacy Conference hosted by the University of Ghana. Both were awarded certificates of Excellence by the IYDC for their... Read more
DUT launches a wellness programme for informal traders
Durban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal August 13, 2019
Health is a key concern for informal workers because ill-health often results in a loss of income. informal traders often work on street corners, pavements, and landfills. In their workplaces, they are exposed to many of the urban health hazards, including chemical pollutants, physical hazards, and poor urban infrastructure.... Read more
Nominations for new SU chancellor open soon
EventsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape August 11, 2019
Nominations for a new chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU) are to open on 14 August 2019. An electoral college, consisting of members of Council, members of the Executive Committee of Senate and the President and the Vice-President of the SU Convocation, will meet on 25 September 2019 to vote... Read more
