Two family medicine registrars from Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences recently received a much needed financial boost for their research that targets the improvement of rural health conditions. Drs Karlien Doubell and Milton Groenwald both received a Rural Fellowship Award granted by the Discovery Rural Foundation.... Read more
Almost 20% of South African children between the ages 0 – 5 years are stunted (preventing growth and proper development), while one in three children that have died in hospitals between 2005 and 2009 were malnourished. Stunting is indicatively linked to malnourishment, but more so to poverty for townships... Read more
Four Fish or 15000 Fish – the choice is in our hands
ArchivesNelson Mandela UniversityResearch October 3, 2017
“Humans have been intricately linked to the ocean for tens of thousands of years. Our University recognises this and is advancing faculty-wide research to understand the ocean environment and how this couples with coastal livelihoods and human impact on our ecosystems.” – Professor Nadine Strydom Stocks of some of our... Read more
The skeletal anatomy of mammals’ early ancestors has been studied for more than 150 years. We all know that mammals protect and care for their young. In some cases, they also live within complex social groups. Was this always the case? The skeletal anatomy of mammals’ early ancestors has... Read more
UCT is one of nine universities chosen by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop a research agenda that will better leverage private investment to finance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Representing Africa, UCT’s initiative will be led by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at... Read more
The rise of big data and advances in information technology has serious implications for our ability to deliver sufficient bandwidth to meet the growing demand. Andrew Forbes, Distinguished Professor in the Wits School of Physics and Head of the Structured Light Laboratory, and collaborators, are looking at alternative sources... Read more
Rhodes Researcher attracts NRF P-Rating
ArchivesResearchRhodes University September 26, 2017
Dr Bennett was one of two recipients nationally of an NRF P-Rating award. A “P” rating is assigned to researchers (normally under the age of 35 years), who are considered likely to become future international leaders in their respective fields, on the basis of exceptional potential demonstrated in research... Read more
Wits scientists have developed technology that ensures the efficacy of equipment that tests for tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis (TB) affects some 35-million people globally. The introduction of technology that tests for TB using molecular diagnostics was a game changer for national TB programmes. The technology increased access to TB testing,... Read more
John Ataguba: ‘I made a vow to myself that I would rewrite my story.’
ArchivesResearchUniversity of Cape Town September 25, 2017
Associate Professor John Ataguba has been the recipient of numerous awards recognising his prowess as both an economist and a teacher. He is a Commonwealth Scholar, a member of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS), a Mandela Mellon Fellow and a recipient of a National Science and... Read more
Cricket fast bowling researcher elected to SA Young Academy of Science
ArchivesResearchVarsity Sports September 22, 2017
Benita Olivier is an Associate Professor in musculo-skeletal physiotherapy in the Physiotherapy Department at Wits. She is one of just 10 researchers elected to the Academy this year. Olivier is a prolific researcher with a high level of research productivity. Her research investigates and promotes prevention of musculoskeletal dysfunction. She... Read more
