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Stellenbosch university study finds wastewater can fight infections

Research Stellenbosch University Western 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 computer boost for Univen

Archives Limpopo Student outreach University of Venda July 17, 2017

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

Archives Limpopo Research University 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

Archives Durban University of Technology KwaZulu-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

Archives Durban University of Technology KwaZulu-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

Archives Free State Research University 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

Achievers Free State Latest news Regions Universities University 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

Archives Cape Peninsula University of Technology Regions Universities Varsity Sports Western 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

Paediatricians share skills with EC colleagues

Archives Eastern Cape Regions Stellenbosch University Student outreach Universities Western Cape July 13, 2017

After only six months as a registrar in paediatrics at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Dr Lunga Mfingwana (29), who hails from the Eastern Cape, was so inspired that he started planning an outreach action to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha. “It... Read more

Socially-integrated engineering research to positively impact fire management in informal settlements

Archives Latest news Regions Research Stellenbosch University Universities Western Cape July 13, 2017

Stellenbosch University’s fire engineering research unit, led by Dr Richard Walls, has received a grant of R4.3m from the UK based, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC). The unit is collaborating with the University of Edinburgh’s BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering (CFSE) with a shared commitment to... Read more