The purpose of the visit was for the two student bodies to discuss challenges faced by students, such as the available support structures, safety on campus, and funding models, amongst others. Student funding is one of the most common challenges faced by the youth across the continent therefore, this was discussed at length. Continue reading …
In May this year, following weeks of preparation and research, the South African Technology Network (SATN) in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Irish Embassy, launched the South Africa/Ireland Entrepreneurship Programme, hosted by the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Galway, Ireland. Continue reading …
SATN in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Irish Embassy is proud to announce the South Africa/Ireland Entrepreneurship Programme, which seeks to act on the demand for more entrepreneurial-minded graduates who will go on to shape and grow the economy. From May 13th to May 17th 2019, two candidates (top entrepreneurial student and staff) from each SATN member institution will travel to Ireland and participate in the training programme, which gives students the opportunity to refine their[…]
Corruption is ubiquitous and diverse in higher education, affecting every part of the world to some extent. It includes unethical, inappropriate, sometimes illegal practices, but the types and prevalences vary between countries, according to a new report published by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG). Read More
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) management commends Professor and Head of Information Technology in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Prof. Muthoni Masinde, for being invited to present her innovative tool at the renowned World Bank Water Week where leading innovators, thought leaders, partners, etc. would connect the best global knowledge with implementation, while bringing together cutting-edge solutions to critical challenges. Read More
The Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Dr Charlette Tiloke received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the NanoWorld Conference, which was held in Paris, France earlier this month (March 2019). The conference explored a range of scientific sessions including, Life sciences & medicine; Energy & Environment; Nano-electronics and Nanotechnology applications. Some of the topics covered include nanotoxicology and management of health risk. Dr Tiloke’s presentation was titled: ‘Niazimicin and its phytonanoparticle modulate Caspase – 9 splice variants,[…]
International academic representatives from the Duale Hochschule Baden – Württember (DHBW) University in Germany, were on a three – day visit to the Durban University of Technology (DUT) from 13 to 15 March 2019. The international delegation consisting of Professor Herbert Dreher (President of the DHBW Ravensburg), Professor Joachim Frech (Director of Centre of Advanced Studies – CAS), Thomas Schieber (Director of International Office DHBW Ravensburg), Professor Thomas Dobbelstein and Professor Karin Reinhard (HOD International Business, DHBW Ravensburg), were all[…]
The Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has appointed Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng as acting chairperson effective from 25 March 2019 until a permanent chairperson is appointed. The appointment follows the dismissal on 20 March of Rubben Mohlologa by the Communications Portfolio Committee after he was found guilty of fraud and money laundering. The appointment of the acting chairperson follows a special council meeting held on 25 March 2019 and is informed by the provisions of section[…]
South African expertise shone in Zambia when Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) journalism alumnus, Malesela Maubane, delivered the keynote address at the 7th Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA) Annual Conference. Maubane, currently the President of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA), delivered his address, Communication for development in the era of fake news during the three-day long conference held at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa in Livingstone, at the end of February 2019. Read More
CPUT recently hosted a delegation from University Paris Est Créteil (UPEC). The nine professors, including the President of the university, Prof Jean-Luc Dubois-Randé, were visiting the French South African Institute of Technology (F’SATI). UPEC and F’SATI have a collaboration agreement, funded by an ERASMUS+ Programme. Scientific Director of F’SATI Prof François Rocaries said the members of Laboratoire Interuniversitaire des Systèmes Atmosphériques (LISA) were specifically invited by F’SATI at CPUT in order to talk about increasing the collaboration between the two[…]
