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Varsity mountain bike race venue fit for connoisseurs

Archives Latest news Varsity Sports Western Cape July 26, 2017

Participants in the second Varsity MTB Challenge can expect a connoisseur experience when Nederburg Wines host the two-day race at their estate in Paarl later this year. ASG events operations manager Darren Herbst said Nederburg’s continued involvement added much value to what they were promoting as the ultimate alumni... Read more

Baby Protea ready for Netball World Youth Cup

Archives Latest news Stellenbosch University Varsity Sports Western Cape July 25, 2017

A Matie, a Southern Sting and now a Baby Protea. Goalkeeper Stephanie Brandt (21), who has represented Maties on the netball court since her first year in 2015, will represent South Africa at the Netball World Youth Cup in Botswana from 8-16 July. The tournament is held every four years.... Read more

Fine art college illegal

Archives KwaZulu-Natal TVET colleges Western Cape July 25, 2017

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) would like to reiterate that the annulment of an operating licence for the Centre for Fine Art Animation and Design (CFAD) College effected in November 2016 still remains. The Institution has until 31 December 2017 to phase out pipe-line students. Similarly... Read more

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

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

From the Flats to social entrepreneurs

Achievers Archives Latest news Regions Universities University of Cape Town Western Cape July 12, 2017

For youngsters Brandon Como and Grant Oosterwyk, growing up on the Cape Flats was about economic survival and avoiding gangs. No one talked about university. But they had other ideas – and they changed the trajectory of their and their families’ lives, and their community. In his 30 years... Read more

Translating a path to success

Achievers Archives Latest news Universities University of Cape Town Western Cape July 12, 2017

From teaching interventions to revolutionary research and the development of isiXhosa reading and teaching material, Xolisa Guzula is a force of change within the South African education landscape. Guzula is a quintessential reader. From an early age, she would devour any book placed in front of her. With the... Read more

CPUT International fellowship programme boosts teaching and research

Achievers Archives Cape Peninsula University of Technology Latest news Research Universities Western Cape July 5, 2017

CPUT has benefited from a fellowship program, which gives African-born scholars in the United States and Canada the opportunity to collaborate with universities in six African countries. A collaborative application between Dr Kareemah Gamieldien from CPUT’s Department of Emergency Medical Sciences (EMS) and Prof M. Faadiel Essop from the Physiological Sciences... Read more