Reviving the innovative spirit
Vaal University of Technology December 1, 2017
The Vaal University of Technology Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park VUTSGSTP team attended the 18th annual Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) conference hosted by RAPID 3D at the Durban ICC from 8-10 November. 3D printing is at the forefront of a variety of sectors −... Read more
The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the top university in the country and on the continent in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) BRICS University Rankings 2018. UCT is ranked 19th, five places down from its position in the previous year. This ranking of the top universities in the five... Read more
UCT has the most publicly visible scientists in South Africa, a new study involving 42 research institutions has found. The results were published in the South African Journal of Science this week. The study, conducted by lead author Marina Joubert and Lars Guenther of the University of Stellenbosch, identified... Read more
Unisa up to par in shaping futures golf challenges
University of South Africa November 30, 2017
A drive to have as many sectors as possible support the provision of education in South Africa saw golfers from the Western Cape, Limpopo Waterberg District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng gather to take part in the Unisa Shaping Futures Golf Challenges, held annually in these regions. Their support and... Read more
Creating funding opportunities for the ‘almost theres’
Rhodes University November 30, 2017
“Last year, a few days before my 21st birthday I could not celebrate. My results were withheld because my student account was in arrears. I spent my special day crying in my mother’s arms. I do not know if there is a word in the dictionary that can express... Read more
UKZN’s Specialist Physician scoops a global excellence award
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal November 30, 2017
UKZN’s Specialist Physician and PhD graduate, Dr Somasundran Pillay, has recently been awarded the International Hospital Federation Global Excellence Award in Leadership and Healthcare at the 41st World Hospital Congress held in Taipei, Taiwan. This was in recognition of his PhD research work which resulted in a paper titled:... Read more
F’SASEC kicks off PLC training
CareersVaal University of Technology November 30, 2017
The F’SASEC (French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre) VUT initiated a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training this year with the intention of transferring practical knowledge to upcoming Electrical Engineers. The first session was held from 15-17 November and will be followed up with four sessions next year. Mr... Read more
Gold Fields enter a three-year partnership with Wits
Latest newsMust-ReadUniversity of the Witwatersrand November 29, 2017
Three-year funding will aim to further academic knowledge of mechanised mining and rock engineering in South Africa. Wits University strengthened its partnership with the mining firm, Gold Fields, with a R6 million sponsorship to improve knowledge in the fields of mechanised mining and rock engineering. The funding follows on... Read more
MOBILE+2 project – mobility for international learning experiences
AchieversMust-ReadUniversity of Pretoria November 28, 2017
Ms Nthabiseng Ramosoeu from the Department of Information Science in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, has been selected to participate in the MOBILE+2 project, Mobility for International Learning Experiences, which is being administered by the Department of Research and Innovation (DRI) at the University of... Read more
Children: the key to SA’s social and economic transformation
Latest newsUniversity of Cape Town November 27, 2017
South Africa is losing billions of rands in human potential each year because of an underinvestment in its children. If the country is serious about sustainable development, the potential of its children needs to be unlocked by prioritising investment in five key areas. These and other findings will be... Read more
