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Media Statement: Committee on Higher Education Welcomes SETA Board Appointments Report and Calls for Ethical Governance - Source: Parliament of South Africa The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has welcomed the briefing from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) regarding the appointments of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) board members. The committee has acknowledged the progress made by some SETAs, such as achieving clean audit reports, but... Read more
SA must embrace AI and 4IR to stay competitive: Nzimande - Source: SABC News Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says South Africa cannot afford to ignore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) if it wants to keep up with a rapidly changing world. Nzimande was delivering the keynote address at the National System of Innovation Transformation Summit in... Read more
NSFAS finalises students' allowance payments for 2025 - Source: Sunday World The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that the allowance payments for the 2025 academic year has been finalised and are ready for implementation. This comes after thorough discussions, and consultation with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Post School Education and Training... Read more
Ntleko honoured for lifetime of compassionate service - Source: SowetanLIVE When Sister Abegail Ntleko was only four years old, she lost her mother and, because her father was too sickly to take care of 12 children by himself, neighbours rallied around the family to help. The warmth and support she received at the time turned Ntleko, now 91, into a compassionate person who grew up to also help those in... Read more
Stellenbosch University achieves new heights in global rankings - Source: Weekend Argus Stellenbosch University (SU) has kicked off 2025 with remarkable achievements that highlight its stature as a leading global institution for higher learning. In January, it was celebrated in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject. This was swiftly followed by stellar recognition in the 2025... Read more
Department wants traditional leader to pay back R11m - Source: SowetanLIVE The traditional leader accused of fraud and corruption after misappropriating R11m meant to uplift unemployed youth in North West claims he is not aware the department of higher education is trying to recoup the money from his company. Instead, Chief Edward Moefi Mabalane said his plea to the department was to resuscitate the... Read more
Arrests in case of four TVET students raped, robbed at gunpoint - Source: SowetanLIVE Limpopo police have made a breakthrough in the case of four Tlharihani TVET College students who were raped at gunpoint and robbed after a gunman forced his way into their residence. Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Hlulani Mashaba said they've arrested two men, one of whom was allegedly found with the students' stolen... Read more
Composure until bitter end key to heart-stopping Madibaz victory - Source: The Herald An extraordinary commitment to ball retention combined with loads of patience proved decisive in the Madibaz's dramatic victory over the University of the Western Cape in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby competition. Geed up by a boisterous home crowd who packed out the Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, the Nelson Mandela... Read more
How South Africa is tackling its early learning childhood crisis - Source: IOL South Africa's early childhood education is undergoing significant reforms to address longstanding challenges in literacy and numeracy. Although in 2022, 98% school attendance of children from ages 7 to 17 was recorded, there is still a substantial number of learners who struggle to read and write. Following the recognition of... Read more
Maties Rugby launches 150-year bursary campaign for student athletes - Source: SMF News Maties Rugby is aiming to raise R15 million through a bursary campaign to support student athletes. The initiative forms part of the club's 150-year anniversary. This is according to Hans Scriba, the chairman of the Danie Craven Bursary Fund. "An interesting thing is that the rugby club is 150 years old, but the university is... Read more
Mokgokong elected as NWU chancellor - Source: TaungDailyNews The North West University (NWU) has confirmed that the renowned business leader and entrepreneur, Dr Anna Mokgokong has been appointed as a chancellor for the second term. The NWU Council elected Mokgokong as the new chancellor for the second term during a prestigious event in Potchefstroom on 12 March 2025. Mokgokong said as... Read more
SA's Tuks Camerata to showcase African culture at prestigious US choral conference - Source: Pretoria News The University of Pretoria's (UP) choir, Tuks Camerata, recently delivered a performance to bid farewell before heading off to the US, where they will perform as the headline choir at the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) in Dallas, Texas, this month. The Heritage Farewell Concert took... Read more
We must adapt to permanently 1.5 ºC warmer climate, scientist says - Source: Engineering News Global warming has not only surpassed 1.5 ºC above preindustrial levels but is also set to remain at or above that level permanently, the University of the Witwatersrand's Professor Francois Engelbrecht said on February 26. Speaking to a global gathering of scientists at the Science 20 (S20) forum in Pretoria, he explained... Read more
RSA UNIVERSITY GENERATED NEWS
AI Hub is paving the NWU's AI highway - Source: NWU The North-West University (NWU) AI Hub recently visited the Mahikeng Campus, Potchefstroom Campus and Vanderbijlpark Campus for a series of artificial intelligence (AI) information session roadshows. According to Prof Anné Verhoef, director of the AI Hub, these sessions provide some much-needed clarity about how the university is... Read more
Advancing quality assurance with the Council for Higher Education - Source: SPU Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the South African Council on Higher Education (CHE) on 11 and 12 March 2025 for a series of engagements with different university stakeholders on the new Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) which is being implemented across the higher education sector. On 11 March, Dr Britta Zawada, QAF... Read more
Afretec Network celebrates Inclusion Champions - Source: WITS Nyamupangedengu are among five winners from across Africa to win Afretec Inclusion Champion Awards this year. She directs the the Marang Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) Education that advances research and creating knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Afretec Inclusion Champions are... Read more
Budget seeks balance between fiscal sustainability and economic growth - Source: NWU The revised Budget statement presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 12 March, proposing a new fiscal mix of spending, borrowing and taxing as a response to the previous opposition to the 2% rise in VAT proposed in the original Budget, diverges to some extent from the parameters outlined in the original... Read more
DUT impact - Source: DUT The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has adopted the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework, centred around five core values: transparency, honesty, integrity, respect and accountability. These values are supported by the key principles of fairness, professionalism, commitment, compassion, and excellence. DUT Communications team... Read more
EMCR hosted a two-day first year orientation - Source: DUT The Department of Emergency Medical Care and Rescue (EMCR) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted a two-day First-Year Students Orientation, from 18 February 2025 to 19 February 2025. The first day of the orientation was held at Ritson campus, where the student's played fun, educational games and activities like... Read more
ENCA journalist Ronald Masinda inspires WSU media students - Source: WSU Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Journalism and Broadcasting students were in for a masterclass recently as the seasoned ENCA journalist, Ronald Masinda, brought the newsroom to campus, sharing hard-earned wisdom and real-world experiences. Born in Gqeberha, Masinda's journey is a testament to perseverance and adaptability.... Read more
Empowering public-sector professionals in the digital age - Source: UP Since its launch in 2020, the fully online Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Management, offered through UPOnline, has been steadily shaping the future of public-sector professionals. What began as a small cohort of six graduates in 2022 has grown significantly, with 87 graduates crossing the University of Pretoria (UP)... Read more
FNB CPUT take on FNB Varsity College tomorrow - Source: CPUT FNB CPUT remains undefeated in this year's Varsity Shield competition and supporters will be treated to another home game tomorrow night. The team will face FNB Varsity College in their round 5 match, which is scheduled to take place at the CPUT Sports Stadium in Bellville. Last week CPUT scored a well-deserved 49-24 victory... Read more
Landmark exhibition reflects Unisa's Pan-African vision - Source: UNISA Recently, the Unisa Art Gallery proudly opened Introspect II, a solo exhibition by renowned artist Thonton Kabeya, curated from the SANAA Collection by Tshegofatso Seoka. The exhibition, which opened on 1 March 2025 and runs until 10 April 2025, has been hailed as a major success, drawing in art enthusiasts, artists and scholars... Read more
New Surgical Robotic System will transform the future of surgery and patient care - Source: UFS With the launch of the Versius Surgical Robotic System - the first of its kind in Southern Africa - the University of the Free State (UFS) and the Free State Department of Health are not merely launching new technology; they are embarking on a journey that will transform the future of surgery and patient care in the province and... Read more
New species of killifish from Kenya already critically endangered - Source: SUN A critically endangered new species of killifish sampled from an ancient forest in Kenya in 2017 and 2018 has been described in the journal Zootaxa. Nothobranchius sylvaticus, from the Latin meaning "pertaining to the forest", is also the first known endemic killifish to persist in a forest. Prof. Dirk Bellstedt, emeritus professor... Read more
New treatments for chronic kidney disease show promise, remain expensive and inaccessible - Source: SUN World Kidney Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of March (13 March in 2025). In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Prof Yazied Chothia from the Division of Nephrology writes that even though new treatments have emerged that may further slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, many of these treatments are... Read more
Pioneering the future of dental student leadership and advocacy - Source: SMU Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) serves as more than just a centre of academic learning; it plays a vital role in shaping students into future leaders. By fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and responsibility, SMU provides an environment where students develop essential leadership qualities. Through academic... Read more
Preparing UCT's future - Source: UCT Ensuring the talent that walks through the doors of the University of Cape Town (UCT) has an enabling environment to thrive will secure the institution's standing well into the future, according to Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Mosa Moshabela. Professor Moshabela was addressing the Cape Town Press Club on Thursday, 6 March, on... Read more
Prof Siphokazi Magadla scoops yet another prestigious recognition for groundbreaking book about women combatants - Source: RHODES Associate Professor in Political and International Studies at Rhodes University, Siphokazi Magadla has been named a joint winner of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Humanities Book Award in the Established Scholar category, marking the fourth accolade for her acclaimed book, Guerrillas and Combative Mothers: Women and... Read more
Radio Turf, RAF equip schools with digital resources - Source: UL For many learners in the Mankweng, Dimamo, and Mamabolo circuits, access to technology has become a reality as four schools received educational assistive devices to support their studies and enhance their chances of academic success. This life-changing initiative was made possible by the University of Limpopo (UL)'s Radio Turf... Read more
SMU Student Affairs honours peer mentors at prestigious awards ceremony - Source: SMU Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) hosted a prestigious Awarding Ceremony for its Student Buddies Programme, honouring the dedication and hard work of students who have played a vital role in supporting their peers. The event, held on campus, was led by the esteemed Master of Ceremonies, Sibusisiwe Komane. The ceremony... Read more
SPU student wins top prize in French AI competition - Source: SPU Third-year student in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Applications Development, Liyema Swartbooi, has made SPU proud by securing a top spot in the French Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) AI and Blue Tech Incubation Programme, in partnership with the French Embassy to South Africa. His... Read more
The next 1,000 days can set the scene for life - Source: WITS Nurturing care in the first 1,000 days of a child's life, from conception to age two, are critical for development and health through childhood and later in life. The next 1,000 days (two to five-years-old) is just as important for later development. A new Lancet journal series, Early Childhood Development and the Next 1,000... Read more
To Be Or Not To Be - Is there an appetite for Shakespeare at school? - Source: UWC Whether loved or loathed, William Shakespeare's works have long been a staple in South Africa's education system - first introduced in colonial classrooms and still central to high school English lessons today. Debates continue over their relevance in African classrooms and whether they should take precedence over... Read more
UCT spin-off companies win inaugural Cape Chamber Innovation Award - Source: UCT The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted its inaugural Academic Innovation Awards in collaboration with the Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC). The event celebrated groundbreaking innovations that have significantly contributed to economic growth in the Western Cape. Two University of Cape Town (UCT) spin-off... Read more
UFH's Year of Service Excellence - celebrating Nosicelo Buwa's dedication to disability support - Source: UFH As part of its "Year of Service Excellence," the University of Fort Hare (UFH) spotlights the remarkable contributions of some individuals at the University who embody the spirit of service and compassion. One such individual is Nosicelo Buwa. The 44-year-old Social Worker from Mdantsane NU16 is not just an administrator at... Read more
UFS Business School celebrates six visionary leaders who contributed to a legacy of excellence - Source: UFS During a special event held at the Business School on the Bloemfontein Campus on 10 March 2025, the University of the Free State (UFS) paid tribute to the founders and those who helped build the UFS Business School to its current standing. Those recognised include Prof Frederick Fourie, Prof Niel Viljoen, Prof Helena van Zyl, Prof... Read more
UJ athletes break national records at Athletics Grand Prix 1 in Tshwane - Source: UJ The University of Johannesburg (UJ) athletes, Shirley Nekhubui and Leandri Holtzhausen, continue to showcase incredible athleticism in the 2025 season, setting and breaking new national records in their respective athletics events. On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, Holtzhausen set a new South African record of 67.95m in the women's... Read more
UJ rises in 2025 QS Subject Rankings - Source: UJ Twenty subjects taught at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been ranked among the best in the world. This is according to the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. The QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Subject Rankings assess universities across 55 academic disciplines, employing... Read more
UL raises awareness on Indigenous Knowledge protection, commercialisation - Source: UL In its ongoing continuous efforts to raise awareness about critical contemporary issues, the University of Limpopo (UL) recently hosted an event focused on the use, protection, and commercialisation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK)-based creative outputs, and genetic resources. The event aimed to highlight the legislative frameworks... Read more
UP EXPERT OPINION: Households to pay more as government balances debt and spending - Source: UP South African households will feel the effects of the 2025 Budget, whether in at the grocery store till, through stagnant salaries, or creeping tax burdens. To fund an additional R102 billion in government spending for the 2025/26 financial year, National Treasury has opted for a R28 billion tax increase, largely through a... Read more
UWC's aspirant lawyers get valuable life and career lessons from experienced litigators - Source: UWC Aspirant legal practitioners from the University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Law Faculty got a first-hand account of the legal profession from experienced legal trailblazers working in different aspects of the law. Recently, the UWC Faculty of Law and the Moot Court Society held the "Choose a Profession" event at the ResLife... Read more
Unisa paves the way for agricultural resilience and sustainability in the Eastern Cape - Source: UNISA On 23 January 2025, the Unisa Eastern Cape Region, in collaboration with the Gompo Farmers' Association (GFA), hosted an impactful meeting at Greenfields in East London. This event served as a follow-up to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was signed in February 2024. The meeting was attended by representatives from... Read more
WSU moves to strengthen ties with media houses - Source: WSU Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is forging stronger relationships with key media stakeholders, ensuring that its story, rooted in transformation, academic excellence, and community impact, is told far and wide. In a strategic move to elevate the university's profile and foster meaningful partnerships, WSU Vice-Chancellor, Prof.... Read more
Want to help fight youth unemployment? Fort Hare study shows mentoring is a crucial factor in boosting youth business success - Source: UFH Crucial research in the fight against youth unemployment shows that mentoring young entrepreneurs is sorely lacking in South Africa, and help is especially needed in the writing of business plans. The researchers found that many young people could become entrepreneurs if they have proper guidance and funding to kick-start their... Read more
REGIONAL NEWS
Science and Innovation Network Africa: Impact stories - Source: gov.uk The Royal College of Engineering (RAEng) ran a three-day workshop for partners in Cape Town with the High Commissioner, Antony Phillipson, opening an Industry Networking Session on 24 April. The industry networking session was part of the Academy's Africa Engineers Awardee Workshop, held over the three days for senior academics... Read more
KENYA- Former Universities Fund CEO Geoffrey Monari appointed new Helb boss - Source: The Eastleigh Voice News The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has appointed the former Universities Fund CEO Geoffrey Monari as its new Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term, effective March 13, 2025. Monari takes over from Charles Ringera, whose decade-long tenure ended in December last year. Following Ringera's departure, Mary Wachira... Read more
KENYA- Government asked to align CBC with universities and college programmes - Source: Kenya News Agency The government has been asked to start preparing universities and colleges to have their programmes align to the competency-based curriculum (CBC). Speaking at a dialogue forum on education quality and learning outcomes held at a Kakamega school, the acting Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Planning, Research and Innovation at... Read more
LIBERIA- 3500 Teaching Scholarships Ended With U.S. Cuts - Experts Say Cuts Will Hurt Efforts to Lift Low Skill Level of Liberia's Teachers - Source: FrontPageAfrica Ezekiel Nwornee lies awake at night, the weight of his future pressing on him. After two years studying here at Grand Bassa University for his associate degree in primary education, he was looking forward to graduating next month. But the decision by United States President Donald Trump to end almost all US aid has put his degree... Read more
MOZAMBIQUE- UEM professor awarded 'Best Doctoral Thesis' in Brazil - Source: Club of Mozambique A Professor from Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) has been awarded the 'Best Doctoral Thesis in Sociology in 2024' by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. This is Arsénio Jorge, recognized for the study entitled "Sharing Information and Knowledge with Urban Farmers for the Construction of Agricultural... Read more
NIGERIA- TETFund: Universities To Get N2.8bn Each, Polytechnics N1.9bn, Colleges N2.1bn In 2025 - Source: The Whistler Newspaper The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced its 2025 disbursement guidelines, allocating billions of naira to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, revealed that universities will receive N2,860,562,362.66 each, comprising N2,560,562,352.66 as... Read more
RWANDA- MKU working with Rwanda's Mount Kigali University to facilitate more student exchange programmes - Source: The Star Mount Kenya University said it is working with Rwanda's Mount Kigali University to facilitate exchange programmes for students to tour and learn from the two countries in what it expects will deepen knowledge and understanding of cultures and professional practices in the two countries for the learners. Students from the two... Read more
SENEGAL- GU Students Develop Public Interest Technology Solutions in Senegal - Source: The Hoya Georgetown University students traveled to Senegal during spring break to collaborate on public interest technology projects with students at the Dakar American University of Science & Technology (DAUST), a five-year engineering-focused university in Somone, Senegal. The trip was part of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign... Read more
SOUTH SUDAN- WHO, University of Juba ink deal for research programs - Source: Radio Tamazuj The World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Juba's School of Medicine on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support students' research programs. Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Country Representative in South Sudan, said they have been working in the country since before independence and have... Read more
UGANDA- Project improves inclusive education at Makerere, Kyambogo - Source: New Vision A total of 180 learners and staff from the universities of Makerere and Kyambogo have benefitted from the five-year Unlocking the potential of enhanced teaching and learning with visual impairment in Uganda's public universities: The role of assistive technologies (ATEVIL) project. Out of these, 100 are students whereas the... Read more
ZIMBABWE- US$10m war chest for STEM - Source: The Chronicle ZIMBABWE has secured a US$10 million scholarship fund to boost the training of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at tertiary institutions with a bias on supporting females and disadvantaged students. The funding is from Forum for African Women Educationalist in Zimbabwe (FAWEZI), which is part of the Forum for... Read more
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
AUSTRALIA- Universities accuse Trump administration of foreign influence - Source: The Australian Financial Review Australia's biggest universities have accused the Trump administration of foreign influence and asked the Albanese government to intervene after local researchers who receive US funding were asked to declare if they have links to China and whether they comply with the president's two gender policy. Australian researchers... Read more
BANGLADESH- Names of three medical universities, including BSMMU, changed - Source: bdnews24.com The names of three medical universities have been changed in a meeting of the advisory council as part of the ongoing efforts to remove references to deposed premier Sheikh Hasina and her family members from different establishments. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, or BSMMU, has been renamed Bangladesh Medical... Read more
CHILE- Promoting access to higher education for refugees and migrants at the Forum of the Countries of LAC on Sustainable Development 2025 - Source: UNESCO The UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO IESALC) will participate in the Eighth Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Sustainable Development with the presentation of the side event "Joining forces for the right to higher education: cooperation and partnerships... Read more
CHINA- Disciplines from Chinese universities rank among the global top three - Source: Chinadaily.com.cn Disciplines from prestigious Chinese universities have ranked among the global top three, according to the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject released on Wednesday. The Chinese mainland placed third globally, with 1,230 subjects being listed, trailing only the United States and the United Kingdom.... Read more
HUNGARY- Hungarian universities jump in global rankings, says ministry - Source: Daily News Hungary Revamped Hungarian universities have made big strides forwards in the global rankings, the culture and innovation ministry said on Thursday. The statement said that the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 included twelve Hungarian universities, three of which have improved their previous positions in five broad subject... Read more
INDONESIA- Prabowo Invites Universities Top Officials to Presidential Palace - Source: tempo.co President Prabowo Subianto is holding a panel discussion with rectors and leaders of state and private universities across the country at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. local time. Deputy of Protocol, Press, and Media Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat, Yusuf Permana, said the... Read more
PAKISTAN- UHS among world's top medical universities - Source: The News The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has once again secured a place among the world's top 1,000 medical universities in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, marking its third consecutive inclusion. UHS, the first medical university in Punjab to enter these global rankings in 2022, is currently positioned... Read more
SOUTH KOREA- NH Investment & Securities announces recruitment briefing at regional universities - Source: Chosunilbo NH Investment & Securities announced on the 14th that it will hold a recruitment briefing for entry-level private bankers (PB) at regional national universities. The briefing was prepared as NH Investment & Securities plans to actively secure local talent that can provide PB services based on long-term trust. The briefing will take... Read more
SOUTH KOREA- Universities Struggle Amid Tuition Freeze - Source: The Hyowon Herald With tuition fees frozen for 17 years, Pusan National University (PNU)'s revenue has been shrinking, while its reliance on government funding continues to grow each year. Experts highlight the drawbacks of the tuition freeze and stress the need for improvements in the government's financial support system for universities.... Read more
UAE- 'Reverse admissions'? Universities apply to students as scholarships total around Dh1 billion - Source: Khaleej Times Online Students across the UAE are tapping into a wealth of higher education scholarships, with opportunities totalling nearly Dh1 billion. The GEMS For Life programme, in collaboration with global universities and admission platforms, is driving access to scholarships across its network of 47 schools in the UAE and Qatar. To date, the... Read more
UAE- Ajman University ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide and #1 in the UAE for data science & AI - Source: ZAWYA Ajman University (AU), a leading non-profit university in the UAE, is proud to announce that it has been ranked in the top 51-100 institutions worldwide for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. AU holds the #1 ranking in the UAE for this subject, standing as the country's sole... Read more
VIETNAM- 3 Vietnamese universities in the top 100 of the world rankings - Source: Hai Duong Online Newspaper On March 12, QS announced the world university rankings in 5 fields, with a total of 55 training programs. In each field, QS provides general and subject-specific rankings. Four Vietnamese representatives are ranked in three out of five fields - up one from last year, including engineering and technology, natural sciences, social... Read more
YEMEN- Discussing mechanism for evaluating postgraduate programs in private universities - Source: Yemen News Agency (SABA) A meeting in Sana'a , chaired by Minister of Education and Scientific Research Hassan Al-Saadi, discussed the mechanism by which postgraduate programs at private universities were evaluated. The meeting, which included Deputy Minister of Education and Scientific Research Dr. Hatem Al-Dais, Undersecretary of the Higher Education... Read more

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NATIONAL NEWS

Media Statement: Committee on Higher Education Welcomes SETA Board Appointments Report and Calls for Ethical Governance - Source: Parliament of South Africa

SA must embrace AI and 4IR to stay competitive: Nzimande - Source: SABC News

NSFAS finalises students' allowance payments for 2025 - Source: Sunday World

Ntleko honoured for lifetime of compassionate service - Source: SowetanLIVE

Stellenbosch University achieves new heights in global rankings - Source: Weekend Argus

Department wants traditional leader to pay back R11m - Source: SowetanLIVE

Arrests in case of four TVET students raped, robbed at gunpoint - Source: SowetanLIVE

Composure until bitter end key to heart-stopping Madibaz victory - Source: The Herald

How South Africa is tackling its early learning childhood crisis - Source: IOL

Maties Rugby launches 150-year bursary campaign for student athletes - Source: SMF News

Mokgokong elected as NWU chancellor - Source: TaungDailyNews

SA's Tuks Camerata to showcase African culture at prestigious US choral conference - Source: Pretoria News

We must adapt to permanently 1.5 ºC warmer climate, scientist says - Source: Engineering News

RSA UNIVERSITY GENERATED NEWS

AI Hub is paving the NWU's AI highway - Source: NWU

Advancing quality assurance with the Council for Higher Education - Source: SPU

Afretec Network celebrates Inclusion Champions - Source: WITS

Budget seeks balance between fiscal sustainability and economic growth - Source: NWU

DUT impact - Source: DUT

EMCR hosted a two-day first year orientation - Source: DUT

ENCA journalist Ronald Masinda inspires WSU media students - Source: WSU

Empowering public-sector professionals in the digital age - Source: UP

FNB CPUT take on FNB Varsity College tomorrow - Source: CPUT

Landmark exhibition reflects Unisa's Pan-African vision - Source: UNISA

New Surgical Robotic System will transform the future of surgery and patient care - Source: UFS

New species of killifish from Kenya already critically endangered - Source: SUN

New treatments for chronic kidney disease show promise, remain expensive and inaccessible - Source: SUN

Pioneering the future of dental student leadership and advocacy - Source: SMU

Preparing UCT's future - Source: UCT

Prof Siphokazi Magadla scoops yet another prestigious recognition for groundbreaking book about women combatants - Source: RHODES

Radio Turf, RAF equip schools with digital resources - Source: UL

SMU Student Affairs honours peer mentors at prestigious awards ceremony - Source: SMU

SPU student wins top prize in French AI competition - Source: SPU

The next 1,000 days can set the scene for life - Source: WITS

To Be Or Not To Be - Is there an appetite for Shakespeare at school? - Source: UWC

UCT spin-off companies win inaugural Cape Chamber Innovation Award - Source: UCT

UFH's Year of Service Excellence - celebrating Nosicelo Buwa's dedication to disability support - Source: UFH

UFS Business School celebrates six visionary leaders who contributed to a legacy of excellence - Source: UFS

UJ athletes break national records at Athletics Grand Prix 1 in Tshwane - Source: UJ

UJ rises in 2025 QS Subject Rankings - Source: UJ

UL raises awareness on Indigenous Knowledge protection, commercialisation - Source: UL

UP EXPERT OPINION: Households to pay more as government balances debt and spending - Source: UP

UWC's aspirant lawyers get valuable life and career lessons from experienced litigators - Source: UWC

Unisa paves the way for agricultural resilience and sustainability in the Eastern Cape - Source: UNISA

WSU moves to strengthen ties with media houses - Source: WSU

Want to help fight youth unemployment? Fort Hare study shows mentoring is a crucial factor in boosting youth business success - Source: UFH

REGIONAL NEWS

Science and Innovation Network Africa: Impact stories - Source: gov.uk

KENYA- Former Universities Fund CEO Geoffrey Monari appointed new Helb boss - Source: The Eastleigh Voice News

KENYA- Government asked to align CBC with universities and college programmes - Source: Kenya News Agency

LIBERIA- 3500 Teaching Scholarships Ended With U.S. Cuts - Experts Say Cuts Will Hurt Efforts to Lift Low Skill Level of Liberia's Teachers - Source: FrontPageAfrica

MOZAMBIQUE- UEM professor awarded 'Best Doctoral Thesis' in Brazil - Source: Club of Mozambique

NIGERIA- TETFund: Universities To Get N2.8bn Each, Polytechnics N1.9bn, Colleges N2.1bn In 2025 - Source: The Whistler Newspaper

RWANDA- MKU working with Rwanda's Mount Kigali University to facilitate more student exchange programmes - Source: The Star

SENEGAL- GU Students Develop Public Interest Technology Solutions in Senegal - Source: The Hoya

SOUTH SUDAN- WHO, University of Juba ink deal for research programs - Source: Radio Tamazuj

UGANDA- Project improves inclusive education at Makerere, Kyambogo - Source: New Vision

ZIMBABWE- US$10m war chest for STEM - Source: The Chronicle

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

AUSTRALIA- Universities accuse Trump administration of foreign influence - Source: The Australian Financial Review

BANGLADESH- Names of three medical universities, including BSMMU, changed - Source: bdnews24.com

CHILE- Promoting access to higher education for refugees and migrants at the Forum of the Countries of LAC on Sustainable Development 2025 - Source: UNESCO

CHINA- Disciplines from Chinese universities rank among the global top three - Source: Chinadaily.com.cn

HUNGARY- Hungarian universities jump in global rankings, says ministry - Source: Daily News Hungary

INDONESIA- Prabowo Invites Universities Top Officials to Presidential Palace - Source: tempo.co

PAKISTAN- UHS among world's top medical universities - Source: The News

SOUTH KOREA- NH Investment & Securities announces recruitment briefing at regional universities - Source: Chosunilbo

SOUTH KOREA- Universities Struggle Amid Tuition Freeze - Source: The Hyowon Herald

UAE- 'Reverse admissions'? Universities apply to students as scholarships total around Dh1 billion - Source: Khaleej Times Online

UAE- Ajman University ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide and #1 in the UAE for data science & AI - Source: ZAWYA

VIETNAM- 3 Vietnamese universities in the top 100 of the world rankings - Source: Hai Duong Online Newspaper

YEMEN- Discussing mechanism for evaluating postgraduate programs in private universities - Source: Yemen News Agency (SABA)