Decade of surgical training excellence for university, expands into robotic-assisted surgery
Stellenbosch University August 21, 2026
The Sunskill Surgical Skills Training Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU) recently celebrated 10 years of excellence in surgical education while marking a significant new chapter in its development with the launch of robotic-assisted surgery training. Established through a long-standing partnership between SU and global healthcare technology leader Medtronic, the... Read more
Study explores emotional content and depressive symptoms on social media
ResearchStellenbosch University August 12, 2026
Although social media is known to affect people’s mental health, we lack a clear framework to determine whether symptoms related to depression spread through online networks or how to measure and track this process. Dr Kurt Marais, a lecturer in the Department of Logistics at Stellenbosch University (SU) who... Read more
Climate resilience conference grows regionally; second edition convenes in Victoria Falls
EventsVaal University of Technology August 12, 2026
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT), founding institution of the International Conference on Climate Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Futures (ICCRSSF), will join leading universities, researchers, policymakers, industry experts and development partners for the second edition of the conference, taking place from 12 to 14 August 2026 at Elephant Hills,... Read more
NWU strengthens strategic delivery
North-West University July 30, 2026
North-West University (NWU) is advancing its strategic vision to expand its national and international impact by strengthening the delivery and governance of projects across the institution. To support this objective, the university has implemented Project Portfolio Office’s scalable, cloud-based project portfolio management solution, PPO, as its Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) platform,... Read more
VUT marks 60 years with R5m investment in revamped science laboratories
Vaal University of Technology July 27, 2026
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) today marked a defining moment in its Diamond Jubilee celebrations with the official unveiling of revamped science laboratories and a postgraduate learning space at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. The R5 million refurbishment was made possible through a grant from the Department of Higher Education... Read more
Bursary opens door to opportunity for Noupoort youth
BursariesWalter Sisulu University July 24, 2026
Sinegugu Tshona, a recent graduate from Noupoort, has built a strong academic record and is establishing himself as an emerging young entrepreneur, supported by a local bursary programme. Awarded the Noupoort Wind Farm Bursary in 2025 during his final year of a Diploma in Financial Information Systems at Walter... Read more
UP professor launches novel research into little-understood, vital branch of mycology
AchieversResearchResearch awardsUniversity of Pretoria June 2, 2026
Life as we know it would not exist without fungi: no decomposition of organic materials and creation of essential plant nutrients, a lot less mitigation of man-made carbon, no leavened bread (or beer), even lifesaving medicines, among many other things. Yet we know so little about them. Although the... Read more
SU scientist receives R14 million grant to tackle West Nile virus
ResearchStellenbosch University May 26, 2026
As climate and environmental change continue to reshape ecosystems across the world, scientists are warning that mosquito-borne diseases may spread into new regions, become more frequent, and intensify in areas already under pressure. A major new international research grant awarded to Dr Monika Moir at the Centre for Epidemic... Read more
Internationally acclaimed artists join UFS’ International Institute of the Arts
University of the Free State April 16, 2026
The International Institute of the Arts (IIA) at the University of the Free State (UFS) is proud to announce that two internationally acclaimed artists will join the Institute as its distinguished Artists-in-Residence from the end of March 2026. Ghanaian artist and a leading voice in contemporary art, Ibrahim Mahama... Read more
Mandela University tackles English dominance with new language policy
Nelson Mandela University April 13, 2026
Nelson Mandela University has adopted a revised Language Policy that directly confronts the dominance of English in higher education, committing to multilingual learning, teaching and support to improve access, inclusion and student success. Launched on 27 March in Gqeberha, the policy positions isiXhosa, Afrikaans and English as languages of... Read more
