If ever South Africa needed reminding that we live in an interconnected world, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) or Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought that fact home. COVID-19 has tested the integrity, strength and preparedness of societies, governments, communities and individuals to deal with a pandemic, as a global community. Please read the full Position Paper below. View Paper

SATN acknowledges and takes seriously the direction given by President Ramaphosa in his briefing of the nation on the Coronavirus outbreak in South Africa. We acknowledge that the situation is changing rapidly, and our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our community, in and out of Universities and our stakeholders (nationally and internationally) that we work with on a daily basis. Please click below to read more. Read More

We’ve got exciting news! The South African Technology Network (SATN) is becoming THENSA (Technological Higher Education Network South Africa). Click below to hear from our Chairperson and CEO on this exciting re-brand and re-positioning of our organisation. Announcement from our Chairperson Announcement from our CEO

From space science and robotics to circular economies and food security – scientific research can contribute significantly to keeping countries sustainable and at the cutting edge of technology. Continue reading …

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