Data Science topic included in annual Schroders Essay Competition
ResearchStellenbosch University October 25, 2018
Caption: Prof Andrie Schoombee (Department of Economics, Prof Niel Krige, Mr Carel van der Merwe (Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science), Kesley Kaps, Prof Ingrid Woolard (Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Jacob Kenyon, Sechaba Mokobane, Jannes Reddig, James Njuguma, Daniella Griffiths, Bianca Peters, David Rodwell, Clio von... Read more
New research initiative to reduce SA’s coastline vulnerability to global change
Latest newsNelson Mandela UniversityResearch October 24, 2018
South Africa’s oceans play a vital role in Southern Africa’s climate and weather patterns, and also influence the climate globally. However, ongoing pollution, climate change and other factors are threatening these oceans. In a bid to lessen the risk and vulnerability of the coastal zone to climate and global... Read more
Nelson Mandela University: Research helping rural community
Nelson Mandela UniversityResearchStudent outreach October 19, 2018
A guesthouse in the remote Riemvasmaak conservancy area in the Northern Cape now has cost-effective access to water. This is thanks to a solar pump station developed by Nelson Mandela University’s Advanced Mechatronic Technology Centre, in collaboration with the merSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training).... Read more
Collaboration vital for tourism research
Latest newsResearchUnisa October 18, 2018
Conferences are a very important way of promoting tourism to South Africa. Although the numbers are often small, the visits by these high-end spenders translate into a high return, Derek Hanekom, Minister of Tourism, told delegates to the Seventh International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA) Biennial Conference hosted by... Read more
UJ Professors named among the 2018 A-Rated NRF researchers
AchieversResearchUniversity of Johannesburg September 28, 2018
Two academics from the University of Johannesburg UJ) have been named among the recipients of the 2018 National Research Foundation (NRF) top honours awards in the science and research field. Professor Jan Dirk Kramers from the Department of Geology and Prof Anthony Onwuegbuzie, a Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Education,... Read more
Awards for Wits researchers advancing science for society
AchieversMust-ReadResearchUniversity of the Witwatersrand September 27, 2018
The National Research Foundation has recognised Wits researchers for advancing their fields. The annual NRF Awards recognise research excellence in South Africa and progress in building an inclusive scientific community. The 2018 awards, in Port Elizabeth on 26 September, were themed Advancing Science for Societal Benefit. Mrs. Natalie Benjamin-Damons, a lecturer... Read more
University of Pretoria academic wins Global Young Research Award
AchieversArchivesResearchUniversity of Pretoria September 25, 2018
The University of Pretoria extends its congratulations to Dr Taryn Bond-Barnard of the UP Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM), who’s been honoured with this year’s Global Young Researcher Award in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The award is administered by the International Project Management Association (IPMA), one of two... Read more
FDA commends Rhodes’ Biopharmaceutics Research Institute
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadResearchRhodes University September 20, 2018
During March this year, the Rhodes University Biopharmaceutics Research Institute (BRI) was inspected by the USA’s Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) and recently received notification that the audit was successful, a great tribute and acknowledgement despite its relatively small size and modest funding. The BRI has a long-standing... Read more
Engaged Scholarship at Unisa (CSET) – Learner Research Summit
ArchivesLatest newsResearchUniversity of South Africa August 23, 2018
The College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) at the University of South Africa (UNISA) under the leadership of Professor Bhekie Mamba engages with many communities as part of its community engagement initiatives to promote science, engineering and technology (SET) as a possible career choice for learners. The College does... Read more
Dr Elona Toska, a postdoctoral research fellow in the AIDS and Society Research Unit (ASRU) and an associate lecturer in the Department of Sociology, is one of two UCT recipients of a prestigious Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) grant. The second awardee is Dr Millicent... Read more
