Geological ‘barcodes’: a unique way to date rocks
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of Cape Town September 7, 2017
An innovative Upper Triassic–Lower Jurassic magnetic barcode developed during the PhD research of Dr Lara Sciscio, of UCT’s Department of Geological Sciences, provides a relative age that aids in configuring the timeline and occurrence of the end-Triassic mass extinction event and Early Jurassic post-extinction recovery in the Southern Hemisphere.... Read more
Persons who wish to undertake invigilation duties during the SU examinations from Tuesday 24 October to Saturday 02 December 2017 have the opportunity to apply till Thursday 14 September 2017. Minimum qualification is Matric, but preference will be given to graduated SU staff members and post graduate students. Undergraduate students unfortunately do... Read more
CPUT key partner in ‘stepping up’ preventative healthcare in SA
ArchivesCape Peninsula University of TechnologyLatest news September 7, 2017
This year the university rolled out its Bachelor of Environmental Health, a four-year programme designed to ensure graduates have the appropriate skills to work as Environmental Health Practitioners. These specialized practitioners’ tasks are determined by legislation, and the scope of practice ranges from ensuring safe water supplies to communities,... Read more
Maties’ Frankie du Toit off to Australia for MTB World Championships
ArchivesStellenbosch UniversityVarsity Sports September 7, 2017
The recently crowned SA U23 cross-country champion, Maties Cycling’s Frankie du Toit, left for Australia on her 20thbirthday – 2 September – to compete in the UCI MTB World Championships in Cairns. This trip became a reality after she managed to raise all the funds necessary to represent her country internationally. Due... Read more
New master’s offering combines fintech and entrepreneurship
ArchivesCareersUniversity of Cape Town September 6, 2017
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is now the first university on the continent to offer a specialisation in its MSc degree that is specifically designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to embrace the technological revolution in the financial services sector. South Africa’s financial services industry... Read more
Top genetics student scoops two scholarships
AchieversArchivesUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal September 6, 2017
Earlier this year, Honours student Ms Amica Corda Muller-Nedebock scooped two Merck Awards for Best Third Year Genetics and Microbiology student. Before that she had received the Dean’s Commendation award for three years in a row and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude. In the first... Read more
UJ choir on tour
AchieversArchivesUniversity of Johannesburg September 6, 2017
The UJ Choir is one of the University’s flagship student offerings and continues to represent with distinction. Under the guidance of renowned Choir Master, Renette Bouwer, the UJ Choir is one of the best in the country. Shortly after her return from the Musica Mundi Choral Music workshops currently... Read more
SU improves its position on Times Higher Education rankings
AchieversArchivesStellenbosch University September 5, 2017
Stellenbosch University (SU) has improved its position on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. In the 2018 version, which has just been released SU is now placed in the category 351 – 400. More than a 1000... Read more
Durban University of Technology’s funniest student, Thabiso Msomi famously known as Moemish, wants to be known as an artist that produces authentic content. The Information Technology (IT) final year student who hails from Mpumalanga township in Hammersdale has his work cut out for him while he aims high for... Read more
VUT PR Master’s student publishes first book
AchieversArchivesVaal University of Technology September 4, 2017
Twenty-six-year-old (26) Katucia Moussongo Bitsaka, a Vaal University of Technology (VUT), Public Relations, Master’s Degree student never imagined that she’d one day be a published author. Nor did she plan on pursuing a career in writing. Katucia has published her first book, titled; BLUES – We are all concerned. The book... Read more
