Science is diversifying the uses of traditional medicines
ArchivesResearchUniversity of the Free State July 28, 2017
According to the World Health Organisation, a large majority of the African population are making use of traditional medicines for health, socio-cultural, and economic purposes. In Africa, up to 80% of the population uses traditional medicines for primary healthcare. The Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) was identified as a lead programme... Read more
UP researcher honoured at Commonwealth Science Conference
ArchivesResearchUniversity of Pretoria July 28, 2017
Osmond Mlonyeni, a doctoral student at the University of Pretoria (UP), was selected as one of the top three presenters at the student and postdoctoral session at the Commonwealth Science Conference, held in Singapore in June this year. Mlonyeni received a travel grant worth up to £6 000 (approximately R100 000)... Read more
Dancing to the beat let visually impaired TUT student steal the show at dance-off competition
AchieversArchivesarts and cultureGautengRegionsTshwane University of TechnologyUniversities July 27, 2017
Being blind doesn’t mean that I can’t exercise.” This attitude has just enabled a visually impaired student, Rebone Mogale, to steal stole the show at the annual arts and cultural dance-off that took place at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Primary Education at the Soshanguve North Campus.... Read more
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the latest statistics, showing that more than two-thirds of students studying at the country’s higher education institutions are black Africans, is a cause for celebration. “It is very pleasing that despite our country’s difficult past, as well as the many challenges... Read more
The University of Venda (Univen) Netball team claimed the Bronze Medal when they beat University of Kwazulu Natal 44-36 at the annual University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament which was held in Potchefstroom from 03 to 07 July 2017. Goloza Group of Companies sponsored the team with warmup kit... Read more
Top PhD graduates hailed for excellent research
ArchivesFree StateRegionsResearchUniversitiesUniversity of the Free State July 26, 2017
The Centre for Research on Higher Education and Development and the International Studies Group celebrated its PhD graduates on 26 June 2017. The four graduates were joined by their PhD promoters Prof Ian Phimister and Prof Melanie Walker, the dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and... Read more
Snoek study lauded
ArchivesCape Peninsula University of TechnologyRegionsResearchUniversitiesWestern Cape July 26, 2017
A recent study into the nutritional benefits of snoek has proven what Capetonians have always known – that the fish not only tastes great but is good for you too. Compared to its expensive counterparts like salmon, trout and cod, snoek is often perceived as a low value fish,... Read more
Student wins first prize in Corobrik architectural awards
AchieversArchivesUniversitiesUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal July 25, 2017
UKZN Architecture student Jean-Pierre Desvaux de Marigny has won the R50 000 first prize in the Corobrik architectural awards competition. De Marigny, who described winning as ‘a great feeling’, says he is delighted his work was recognised and achieved first place. ‘It was truly an amazing experience and I feel honoured... Read more
Unisa, government MoU: education for inmates
ArchivesStudent outreachUnisaUniversities July 25, 2017
The formalisation of a fruitful and long-standing relationship—one that has produced thousands of graduates over decades—took place on 9 June 2017. Unisa and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to continue to provide tertiary education for inmates in South Africa’s correctional facilities. The... Read more
The South African weather service collaboration
ArchivesCentral University of TechnologyResearchUniversities July 25, 2017
Today marks the official kick-off of the programme of action for an MOU that was signed between the South African Weather Service (SAWS) and CUT. The ceremony was jointly attended by Jerry Lengoasa, CEO- SAWS and Prof. Yali Woyessa, acting Dean faculty of engineering and information technology, CUT. The... Read more
