Second VUT student awarded ABE Bailey Travel Bursary
AchieversVaal University of Technology December 19, 2017
The trustees of the ABE Bailey Trust have awarded Mohau Mafojane a travel bursary for 2017 which covers an all-expenses paid trip to the United Kingdom. The tour, which takes place from 21 November 2017 to 16 December 2017, boasts a one-day visit to the African Union Headquarters in... Read more
Protecting Nature’s Beauty, a winning theme for TUT’s best
AchieversTshwane University of Technology December 18, 2017
Three students from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Fine & Applied Arts, Jewellery Design & Manufacture Programme has just scooped the first three positions in the annual De Beers 2016/17 Shining Light Awards. For the first time ever a winner, first and second runner up were chosen... Read more
Students enthusiastic about 100 hour challenge
Stellenbosch UniversityStudent outreach December 18, 2017
“The 100 hours of community service recognised on my transcript could tell my future employers about my character and my love for community service. The 100 hours will be part of me for the rest of my life and therefore have a significant meaning to me.” Ricardo Smart, who... Read more
Why low rate of growth could be good
Latest newsUniversity of South Africa December 18, 2017
It is dangerous to expect any economy to grow forever and South Africa’s current low rate of growth could be an opportunity—not a setback—for the country and its people. “Our model of economic growth is stupid. It markets consumption as the only way to measure growth—but it doesn’t talk... Read more
ARMSCOR and SU to collaborate
Latest newsStellenbosch University December 16, 2017
Armscor has signed an agreement with SU to develop a Virtual Defence Engagement Programme and a Laser Defence Programme over the next three years. The collaboration forms part of the Defence Engineering and Science University Program (DESUP), which focuses on support for and development of postgraduate programmes for those... Read more
SU staff and students produce record number of articles
AchieversStellenbosch University December 15, 2017
Staff and students at Stellenbosch University (SU) produced a record number of opinion editorials and feature articles as well regular columns for the print and electronic media in South Africa and further afield in 2017 – that we know of. A total of 190 opinion editorials and feature articles... Read more
Atmospheric chemist Dr Katye Altieri will use her Claude Leon Merit Award, one of five awarded to UCT researchers in 2017, to teach oceanography and atmospheric science undergraduates the rudiments of conducting air quality analyses. The Claude Leon Merit Awards recognise meritorious scholarly work by early-career academics in natural... Read more
UKZN wins NRF excelleration award
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal December 14, 2017
UKZN has won the 2017 National Research Foundation (NRF) Excelleration Award for the most improved research performance, measured against a selection of critical indicators. The award was sponsored by Clarivate Analytics to show the company’s support of the initiative and the acceleration of innovation in Africa. UKZN’s Vice-Chancellor and... Read more
First Congolese doctor in AgriSciences at SU
AchieversMust-ReadStellenbosch University December 14, 2017
Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of the higher education institutions in South Africa that consistently produces the most PhDs in the country. Some of these doctorates are also awarded to students from other African countries. One such student is Dr Bilungi Alain Useni from the Democratic Republic of Congo... Read more
168 rural youngsters qualify in Community Development
Must-ReadRhodes UniversityStudent outreach December 11, 2017
The MEC for the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), Nancy Sihlwayi and Rhodes University hosted an emotional graduation ceremony for over 168 young people who completed a three-year National Youth Service skills programme in level 4 Community Development on 30 November 2017 at Rhodes University. The Department... Read more
