Groundbreaking disruptive technology to save rhino
ArchivesGautengStellenbosch University July 18, 2017
People the world over, as well as conservationists are fast becoming desperate as the rhino population is nearing extinction resulting from poaching. Whilst the innocence of animals in the wildlife are battling the survival of the fittest, other factors on the rise are that humans are becoming avengers, inflicting... Read more
In 2016, Schneider Electric, in conjunction with Nomade des mers, hosted a low-tech competition that was facilitated by the Schneider Electric Head Office in Midrand. Various institutions participated, including the VaVUT and French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre (FSASEC). The aim of the competition was to expose students... Read more
Stellenbosch university study finds wastewater can fight infections
ResearchStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape July 18, 2017
Municipal wastewater may become a key ally in the fight against antibiotic-resistant disease-causing bacteria and fungi, a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) found. “Certain bacteria in municipal wastewater produce antimicrobial compounds or biosurfactants that can help prevent the growth of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms which cause serious infections in humans,”... Read more
MTN South Africa Foundation has handed over computer laboratory equipment to the University of Venda (Univen) on Wednesday, 21 June 2017. The ceremony was held at Univen Innovative Growth Company (UIGC) foyer. Fourty computers and other related IT teaching and learning equipment was donated by MTN for an unconfirmed... Read more
UNIVEN and MMUST: International Research Congress preparations at an advanced stage
ArchivesLimpopoResearchUniversity of Venda July 17, 2017
A delegation led by UNIVEN’s Senior Professor Georges Ekosse which included Mr Takalani Dzaga, Ms Pinkie Mukhuba and Mrs Livhuwani Nemaangani had an intensive planning session on the forthcoming International Research Congress, from Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 June 2017 at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST),... Read more
SATICA 2017 reaches out to disadvantaged families
ArchivesDurban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal July 17, 2017
The 14 institutions that participated in the SATICA annual Eisteddfod 2017 at the Durban University of Technology held an outreach programme at Ebuhleni Crèche in KwaMashu over the weekend. The crèche is home to children from disadvantaged families, with many parents who are unable to pay crèche fees. The... Read more
DUT student designers win top three positions at VDJ
ArchivesDurban University of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal July 17, 2017
The Durban University of Technology dominated the top three positions in the prestigious Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award presented by Durban Fashion Fair. Student designer, Katekani Moreku took home the first prize with Hlengiwe Mdunge and Nasreen Paruk being voted second and third positions. The three DUT winners were hailed as the next best set of designers by the high-powered... Read more
UFS language department ramps changes for students
ArchivesFree StateResearchUniversity of the Free State July 17, 2017
A new curriculum, exciting third-year seminars, and a transition to continuous assessment. These are some of the changes made by the Department of English at the University of the Free State (UFS) over the past few years. The department, which also boasts four National Research Foundation (NRF) researchers, did this to tailor the... Read more
Heart-valve studies receive international recognition
AchieversFree StateLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of the Free State July 13, 2017
Three heart-valve studies which have been developed at the Robert WM Frater Cardiovascular Research Centre at the School of Medicine at the University of the Free State (UFS) were recently presented in Monte Carlo at the conference of the prestigious global Heart Valve Society (HVS). These studies are all headed by Prof Francis Smit,... Read more
Students complete sailing training
ArchivesCape Peninsula University of TechnologyRegionsUniversitiesVarsity SportsWestern Cape July 13, 2017
CPUT students were recognised for their commitment and dedication to a pilot sailing project which aims to transform the sport. The sailing programme was held at the Royal Cape Yacht Club over five weeks and the students were commended for their outstanding attendance which averaged close to 100%. The project... Read more
