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Banana wine wins its maker the top Social Impact prize at Intervarsity finals - Source: Universities South Africa (USAf) When Anga Mzozo, co-founder of winning business AL Winery in the Existing Business: Social Impact category said Bye Nana at the end of her pitch at the 6th EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2024 National Finals, it quicky became a catch phrase for the audience. Bananas are at the core of her business. She turns them into wine... Read more
Helping a sister study leads innovator to a prize-winning tutoring and mentoring business - Source: Universities South Africa (USAf) Bridget's Learning Hub, an e-learning hub that provides tutoring and mentoring services to primary and high school students all across South Africa, won its 24-year-old founder the 1st Runner-up prize in the Existing Business: Social Impact category. As one of 23 finalists - seven in the Social Impact category, Bridget Mtetwa presented her business at the 6th EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2024 national finals in Johannesburg... Read more
Greatfuel produces biodiesel from cooking oil - Source: Universities South Africa (USAf) "Can you drive Africa? Well, I can." So began Hope Mapheto, founder of Greatfuel, her business which was established in 2021 and produces biodiesel from cooking oil. Her desire is to see her sustainability-inspired biodiesel powering vehicles across the African continent, and beyond. Being one of 23 finalists - seven in the Social Impact category, Ms Mapheto was presenting her business... Read more
Higher Education and Training \| Empowering persons with disability: Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane - Source: SABC News Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane has officially launched the National Skills Fund (NSF) Disabilities Programme Phase one for 2024/25. With a budget of R657 million, this transformative initiative is set to empower over 10,000 persons with disabilities across South Africa. To tell us more about this... Read more
Colombian ambassador visits VUT to strengthen bilateral ties - Source: Vaalweekblad Colombian Ambassador to South Africa, Maria Del Rosario Mina Rojas, visited the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) delegation at the VUT Council Chambers on November, 13. Mina Rojas's visit was to further international collaboration and community development. The VUT delegation included Professor Khehla Ndlovu, Vice-Chancellor... Read more
University of Stellenbosch bosses under fire over scathing Wilgenhof report - Source: BusinessLIVE The futures of University of Stellenbosch chair of council and outgoing vice-chancellor are in peril after a scathing report by retired Constitutional Court justice Johann Kriegler called into question their sincerity over the contentious closure of the Wilgenhof men's residence. The university's council is chaired by... Read more
Fort Hare vice chancellor's alleged misuse of university resources - Source: Sunday Independent UNIVERSITY of Fort Hare (UFH) vice chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has allegedly used law firms linked to the university to fight his wife's legal battle against the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). This was after Buhlungu allegedly pleaded with the law firms to help his wife, Beata Mtyingizana. He is also alleged to... Read more
Scrutiny over University of Limpopo's vice chancellor's third term - Source: Review Online The University of Limpopo's (UL) vice chancellor, Prof Mahlo Mokgalong, found himself at the centre of controversy during a recent appearance before the portfolio committee on higher education. Mokgalong, alongside other university management, was summoned to answer questions regarding administrative issues, particularly... Read more
Sol Plaatje University SRC member suspended following sexual harassment claims - Source: DFA THE SOL Plaatje University student representative council (SRC) has announced that it has suspended one of its members following serious allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct. In a statement, the SRC commended the complainants for coming forward and urged the university community to allow the authorities to investigate the... Read more
The worst kept secret of Wilgenhof - residents claim the rooms were never a secret - Source: Daily Maverick The residence head and house committee members of Wilgenhof men's residence at Stellenbosch University have come forward to claim that their practices - and the rooms in question - were never a secret from either its residents or university management. Stellenbosch University appointed a three-person panel in February to... Read more
Institutions accepting late applications for 2025 - Source: Bizcommunity.com If you've missed the regular application deadlines for most South African universities and TVET colleges, don't worry - there's still time! Several institutions are accepting late applications for 2025, giving you the chance to secure your spot for the new academic year. The team at FundiConnect has compiled a guide... Read more
NMU maths education lecturer named researchers symposium's overall winner - Source: Herald Live The newly conceptualised Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium saw Nelson Mandela University's Makhosi Madimabe-Mofokeng walking away with the title of overall winner as well as for the best poster presentation. The 2024 symposium, hosted recently by the National Research Foundation, brought together a diverse... Read more
Sappi and University of Pretoria Team Up for 'TuksRace' - Source: Bizcommunity.com TuksSport and the University of Pretoria is proud to announce that Sappi - global pulp and paper group headquartered in South Africa - has come on board as the new naming sponsor of the annual TuksRace. The well -known Pretoria 21/10km event arranged by TuksSport and TuksAthletics, is scheduled for 15 February, and the sponsorship... Read more
All-woman team to lead 28th Time of the Writer Festival - Source: DurbanLocal An all-woman curatorial team will head up the 28th annual Time of the Writer festival presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) between March 18 to 23 next year. The theme is Imagination, Freedom and Accountability. Headlining the team is renowned South African author, Shafinaaz Hassim... Read more
Exploring food as a lens for interdisciplinary research at UWC - Source: Weekend Argus Academics and students are encouraged to play with their food and take a bite out of interdisciplinary research. The University of the Western Cape (UWC) co-hosts the Critical Food Studies (CFS) programme with the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of Pretoria. The Andrew Mellon Foundation has funded it for the past six... Read more
Gqeberha students in search of honours at USSA golf champs - Source: Herald Live The Madibaz men's golf team aims to complete unfinished business in the matchplay when they tee off in the University Sports SA tournament on Monday. Mandela University will field two teams in the five-day event that takes place at the Bloemfontein Golf Club. A year ago, the A-team struck a rich vein of form in Makhanda where... Read more
UJ and UWC dominate the 2024 MACE excellence awards - Source: IOL The 2024 MACE (Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education) Excellence Awards were a night to remember for the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Both institutions shone brightly at the prestigious event, held in Cape Town on November 28, walking away with multiple accolades that... Read more
RSA UNIVERSITY GENERATED NEWS
'Welcome home, Mosa': Messages aplenty for UCT VC - Source: UCT There has been outpouring support for the University of Cape Town's (UCT) vice-chancellor (VC), Professor Mosa Moshabela, who was installed as the 11th VC in a grand ceremony on Monday, 25 November. Hosted in the Sarah Baartman Hall, the packed audience included vice-chancellors from sister universities, industry colleagues,... Read more
Addressing socioeconomic priorities and challenges - Source: CPUT Research is an integral tool in transforming society - it should benefit and change people's lives. As such, the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships (SIP) Directorate and Centre for Sustainable Oceans recently hosted the CPUT-FEDRATI Research Uptake Seminar. The event, themed: Enhancing Relevance and Research Impact, was... Read more
Being of service to science - Source: UP Prof Jan Harm van der Walt, who is hailed for his clear explanations of calculus on YouTube, chats about his foray into mathematics, his many responsibilities within the scientific community and his recently awarded NRF C1 rating. Professor Jan Harm van der Walt is the first to admit that he isn't in a discipline that lends... Read more
CPUT and partners tackle food insecurity - Source: CPUT Many South Africans and beyond fret over food security, migration, and environmental management. As a result, the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) recently held a partner workshop on the project: Co-Producing Knowledge On Sustainable Growth through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European HEIs (COPAFEU). The event,... Read more
Celebrating a century publishing excellence - Source: WITS The vibrant literary hub of Love Books in Melville, Johannesburg, was the generous host and Service Station at the Bamboo Centre, the backdrop to the festive launch of Publishing from the South: A Century of Wits University Press. The book was conceptualised following the celebrations commemorating 100 years of publishing excellence... Read more
DUT climbs to top 11 in the 2024 times higher education sub-Saharan Africa university rankings - Source: DUT The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has strengthened its position as a leader in academic excellence, achieving an impressive 11th place in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings. This marks a significant leap from its 13th position in 2023, reinforcing DUT's ongoing commitment to... Read more
Election Results for Convocation Representatives to UFS Council - Source: UFS The voting process to elect two (2) representatives from the Convocation (neither employees nor students of the UFS) to the UFS Council commenced on 7 November 2024 at 14:00 and closed at 14:00 on 27 November 2024. In terms of the results presented by V4 Creative (Pty) Ltd (who managed the online voting process), the following two... Read more
Empowering the uMhlabuyalingana community - Source: UNISA The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region, in collaboration with the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality, recently hosted a series of career-boosting events and digital skills workshops in Manguzi as a demonstration of its unwavering commitment to community upliftment. The events, held from 23 to 28 September 2024, were aimed at equipping... Read more
Fascinating craft display at the third-year photography exhibition - Source: DUT The Department of Visual Communications Design at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) recently held its annual third-year Bachelor of Applied Arts in Commercial Photography Exhibition themed "Focal Point: Where Art and Reality Meet" at the ML Sultan Campus in Durban. The exhibition drew its theme from fundamental principles of... Read more
Huge Cambridge honour for Prof Paul Smit - Source: NWU He has found a home away from home. Prof Paul Smit, associate professor for Labour Relations Management at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West (NWU), has been elected to Life Membership of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, during their most recently held governing body meeting. Clare Hall is a... Read more
National goalie set for final splash at USSA water polo tournament - Source: NMU Madibaz and national water polo star Nolan Kemp is poised for one final plunge at the University Sports South Africa tournament in East London next week. The 24-year-old goalkeeper has been an integral part of both the Mandela University and USSA student teams over the past two seasons and will no doubt want to go out with a bang in... Read more
Reflecting on the festive season amidst national struggles and trauma - Source: UFS Opinion article by Prof Mpumelelo Ncube, Head of the Department of Social Work, University of the Free State. As we approach the end of another year, many people take this time to reflect on the successes they have achieved, as well as to appreciate their resilience in overcoming life's challenges. For some, this season of... Read more
Researchers use laser beams to pioneer new quantum computing breakthrough - Source: WITS Physicists from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have developed an innovative computing system using laser beams and everyday display technology, marking a significant leap forward in the quest for more powerful quantum computing solutions. The breakthrough, achieved by researchers at the university's Structured Light... Read more
Respecting and protecting wildlife - Source: UP Dr Carel Oosthuizen, a senior lecturer in UP's Department of Zoology and Entomology, and Zoology master's student Rüchelle Moolman offer practical tips to help people interact with animals and insects in a respectful, safe way this holiday season. Many people's fear of certain animals stem from misunderstandings and... Read more
Rhodes University celebrates 120 years of excellence with Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner - Source: RHODES On 20 November 2024, Rhodes University marked its 120th anniversary celebrations with a prestigious Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. The event honoured alumni who have made exceptional contributions across various fields and reaffirmed the University's legacy of producing leaders and innovators. The ceremony, hosted at... Read more
SPU hosts USSA Football Tournament - Source: SPU We are excited to announce that Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will host the National USSA Football Championships from 2 - 6 December 2024. This prestigious event will bring together 22 universities from the country to compete in one of the country's beloved sport - football! Event Details: Dates: 2 - 6 December 2024 Time:... Read more
SWiP project brings isiNdebele to Wikipedia's main platform - Source: NWU The SADiLaR-Wikipedia-PanSALB (SWiP) project is an important collaborative project that has seen key partners coming together to drive the digital ascent of isiNdebele, one of the low-resource languages in the country. This collaborative initiative by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the... Read more
Six nominations for MFM 92.6 in national radio awards competition - Source: SUN MFM 92.6, the Stellenbosch community radio station broadcasting from the Neelsie Student Centre on the campus of Stellenbosch University (SU), received no less than six nominations in the annual national Telkom Radio Awards. These nominations are: Station of the Year (campus). Afternoon Drive Presenter (campus): Wilné... Read more
Small but Mighty: UWC Media Team Shines with Eight National Awards - Source: UWC It is official - a small team can pack a powerful punch. Last night, the Media, Marketing and Communications office at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) walked away with five accolades at the prestigious national competition for specialists and practitioners in marketing, advancement and communication in the higher education... Read more
TLC 2024: Curriculum change conversation in sharp focus, Open Textbook Award named - Source: UCT Conversations around curriculum change brought the curtain down on day two of the Teaching and Learning Conference 2024 at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Thursday, 21 November. The event also marked the awarding of the 2024 UCT Open Textbook Award. To make the point about curriculum change, a series of case studies were... Read more
The University of Venda Holds a Joint Farewell for Council Members and Dr Robert Martin - Source: UNIVEN On Thursday, 28 November 2024, the University of Venda (UNIVEN) hosted a joint farewell event for the outgoing members of the University Council and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Corporate Services, Dr Robert Martin. This prestigious occasion took place at Park Hotel in Mokopane, celebrating the contributions and leadership of these... Read more
Third place for Quantity Surveying Professor at EDHE Learning and Teaching Excellence Awards #R2b - Source: NMU Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Professor Gerrit Crafford from Mandela University's Department of Quantity Surveying secured a third place win at the annual EDHE (Entrepreneurial Development in Higher Education) awards for the project: "Building Tomorrow's Innovators: Empowering Quantity Surveying Students through Business... Read more
UJ scoops Platinum at the MACE Awards - Source: UJ The University of Johannesburg (UJ) won big at the 2024 MACE (Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education) Excellence Awards, scooping up seven prizes, including the prestigious Platinum Prize. The annual awards, which recognise and celebrate the excellence of specialists and practitioners in marketing, advancement and... Read more
UWC Hosts SANORD Conference to Strengthen Global Partnerships and Address SDGs - Source: UWC The University of the Western Cape (UWC) will host the Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) conference from 4 to 6 December 2024. This unique collaboration is a non-profit university network committed to providing a forum to advance academic partnerships between the Nordic and the Southern African regions. Officially established... Read more
Unisa teaches village how to heal - Source: UNISA The Unisa Eastern Cape Region presented a hybrid Trauma Awareness and Healing Workshop on 17 October 2024 in Duncan Village, East London. The purpose of the workshop was to create awareness among the Duncan Village community about trauma and healing mechanisms. Unisa Eastern Cape Regional Director, Motale Nkgoang, opened the... Read more
VUT's Dr Teboho Pitso to present on Telagogy at a global stage - Source: VUT The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) continues to solidify its position in the global academic community, with Dr Teboho Pitso, Manager for the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at the forefront of this progress. Dr Pitso has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the prestigious World Conference on Education and... Read more
Vice-Chancellor Message - 29 November 2024 - Source: UJ Dear UJ community, Since I took up the reins of this great University almost two years ago, I have consistently emphasised that universities are only as relevant as they contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities. As the key drivers of social, technological and economic innovation, universities are at the centre... Read more
REGIONAL NEWS
EGYPT- Higher education min. opens educational, health projects in Suez - Source: Egyptian Gazette Egypt's Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Ayman Ashour has inaugurated a number of educational and health projects at Suez University. The minister was accompanied by Suez Governor Tarek El Shazli, President of the Suez University Professor Ashraf Heniegal, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of... Read more
GAMBIA- Prof Gomez attends Consensus Global Education Forum in China - Source: The Point The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHESRT), recently attended the 2024 World Vocational and Technical and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, China. Professor Pierre Gomez joined his colleague ministers from other countries, who outlined the need for a blueprint for developing... Read more
GHANA- Tech Entrepreneurship should be the way out - Regional Minister - Source: Ghana News Agency Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister, has exalted the Takoradi Technical University for upholding quality technical education in the last seven decades. He indicated that countries that had paid critical attention to TVET had witnessed tremendous growth, scaled up self-employment and general development and... Read more
GHANA- University of Ghana excels in 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings, Places fifth in Africa, first in Ghana and West Africa - Source: Graphic Online The University of Ghana (UG) has emerged as a top-tier institution in the 2024 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, securing fifth place on the continent and maintaining its position as the leading university in Ghana. Placing fifth, behind four universities from Southern and Eastern Africa, UG also... Read more
KENYA- Gov't Intervenes to End Crisis at Moi University - Source: Nairobi Leo Learning activities at Moi University are slated to resume after the Ministry of Education deployed its team led by CS Julius Ogamba to solve the underlying issues. For months, the cash-strapped tertiary institution has been making the headlines for nasty reasons, with learners decrying inactivity in their lecture halls. On... Read more
KENYA- Mount Kenya University hosts vibrant digital career fair - Source: TV47 Digital Mount Kenya University (MKU) on Friday, November 29 successfully hosted an engaging Digital Career Fair on its virtual platform, bringing together students, graduates, professionals, and global experts to explore diverse career pathways. The event, which featured a series of keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions,... Read more
MALAWI- Catholic University Eying Over 500,000 USD to Support Needy Students - Source: communications.amecea.org The Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) is eying to raise USD 577,235.56 to support needy students currently facing hiccups in paying their tuition fees at the university. In a memo addressed to staff members and students, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Wilfred Sumani, said the university is set to launch the... Read more
MOROCCO- UM6P Career Center Prepares Students for Future Jobs at 'PreWork' Event - Source: Morocco World News Mohammed VI Polytechnic University's (UM6P) Career Center organized this week the 5th PreWork, providing a platform for interaction between students and recruiters from various sectors. The event took place on the university'sBen Guerir campus and brought together over 60 companies and 150 recruiters to facilitate direct... Read more
NIGERIA- Why we'll continue to encourage establishment of more universities - NUC chief - Source: PM NEWS Nigeria The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said it will continue to encourage the establishment of more universities despite complaints by some Nigerians that the country has had more than enough of such tertiary institutions. Mr Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary said this on Friday in his lecture at the 22nd convocation... Read more
RWANDA- UGHE, University of Rwanda ranked in 10 top varsities in Sub-Saharan Africa - Source: The New Times The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and the University of Rwanda (UR) are among the top 10 universities in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education rankings. This year's report assessed 129 universities across 22 countries, using a methodology specifically designed to evaluate their impact in... Read more
TANZANIA- Tanzanian students shine at Yale, bag 62 medals in Global competition - Source: The Citizen Tanzanian students have achieved remarkable success by securing 62 medals at the Tournament of Champions finals for debates, creative writing, and the Scholar's Bowl. The prestigious competition was held at Yale University in New Haven, United States, from November 14th to 20th, and brought together 4,700 participants from 50... Read more
ZAMBIA- UNZA plans to build arts centre - Source: Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation The University of Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Arts Council on the construction of an Arts centre. Speaking during the event, Minister of Youth, Sports and Arts ELVIS NKANDU said the creative sector is viable and can contribute to the economic development of the country. University of Zambia Vice... Read more
ZIMBABWE- Catholic University in Zimbabwe Launches Psycho-Spiritual Initiative to Address Widespread Mental Health Conditions - Source: ACI Africa The Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ) has initiated a psycho-spiritual program to address mental health challenges emanating from unemployment, domestic violence and bereavement among other factors in the southern African nation. In his opening remarks during the launch of the Psycho-Spiritual Social Support Project (PSSSP) on... Read more
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
AUSTRALIA- 'I'm not going to say no to a nice salary': outgoing Melbourne Uni boss - Source: Australian Financial Review When Duncan Maskell took over the reins of Melbourne University in 2018, he couldn't have known that history was not on his side. That was the year, it could be argued, Australia had reached - and passed - peak higher education, nationally and globally. Domestic student enrolments declined for the first time since 2003. Fewer... Read more
BANGLADESH- DU tops Bangladeshi universities in QS Asia Ranking - Source: Dhaka Tribune Dhaka University (DU) has emerged as the top university in Bangladesh and advanced 28 steps in Asia, securing the 112th position in the latest QS Asia Rankings. QS, a UK-based education and research organization, recently released its continent-wise rankings on its website. A press release from Dhaka University's Public... Read more
BANGLADESH- UGC, EMGS ink MoU to improve quality of higher education in Bangladesh - Source: Dainik shiksha The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement joint collaborative activities to improve the quality of higher education and research in Bangladesh. The agreement was signed at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on... Read more
CHINA- Chinese students adjust, cancel travel plans after US universities' advisories warning potential travel ban under new US administration - Source: Global Times After several American universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania, issued a travel alert to international students and faculty asking them to return before the new US administration takes office in January 2025 over possible re-entry issues, some Chinese students in the US have canceled their... Read more
CHINA- HKUST(GZ) inaugural graduation marks higher education innovation - Source: China Daily The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) held its inaugural graduation ceremony on Nov 30, celebrating 229 graduates who have completed their studies and are embarking on new chapters in their lives. Since its establishment, HKUST(GZ) has undergone over two years of development. With its pioneering "Hub" and... Read more
HUNGARY- HVG revealed the best Hungarian universities! - Source: Daily News Hungary HVG Diploma 2025 shared the newest list of the best Hungarian universities based on students' excellence. The three best Hungarian universities are the Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE), the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and the Semmelweis University (SE). According to 24.hu, the new list ranked universities... Read more
INDIA- Khan vs Vijayan: Tension escalates over VC appointments at universities in Kerala - Source: mathrubhumi.com Tensions between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan have escalated over Vice-Chancellor (VC) appointments to various state-run universities. With the recent appointments made by the Governor, the LDF government and CPM have lost control of seven universities in the state. On Wednesday, Khan appointed Dr. Ciza... Read more
IRAN- Iran universities readmit 300 students expelled for disciplinary reasons - Source: Rudaw Some 300 Iranian students who had been expelled from university have now returned to their studies, a government official said on Saturday. The move fulfills a promise by the president to review the cases of hundreds of students who were disciplined because of their participation in nationwide protests. "The total number... Read more
MALTA- Higher Education regulator denied European register membership - Source: The Shift Malta's official regulator for the accreditation of higher education institutions, including universities, was not accepted to join the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR), a major blow to the country's international higher education credentials. The Shift is informed that Malta's... Read more
QATAR- Minister of Education Discusses Higher Education and Scientific Research Issues with UAE Counterpart - Source: Qatar News Agency HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater and HE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdul Manan Al Awar discussed Friday means to enhance cooperation between... Read more
UAE- Conference of Arab Ministers of Higher Education adopts 'Abu Dhabi Declaration' - Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM) The Conference (19) of Arab Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research has concluded in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), the conference was held under the theme 'A... Read more

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NATIONAL NEWS

Banana wine wins its maker the top Social Impact prize at Intervarsity finals - Source: Universities South Africa (USAf)

Helping a sister study leads innovator to a prize-winning tutoring and mentoring business - Source: Universities South Africa (USAf)

Greatfuel produces biodiesel from cooking oil - Source: Universities South Africa (USAf)

Higher Education and Training | Empowering persons with disability: Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane - Source: SABC News

Colombian ambassador visits VUT to strengthen bilateral ties - Source: Vaalweekblad

University of Stellenbosch bosses under fire over scathing Wilgenhof report - Source: BusinessLIVE

Fort Hare vice chancellor's alleged misuse of university resources - Source: Sunday Independent

Scrutiny over University of Limpopo's vice chancellor's third term - Source: Review Online

Sol Plaatje University SRC member suspended following sexual harassment claims - Source: DFA

The worst kept secret of Wilgenhof - residents claim the rooms were never a secret - Source: Daily Maverick

Institutions accepting late applications for 2025 - Source: Bizcommunity.com

NMU maths education lecturer named researchers symposium's overall winner - Source: Herald Live

Sappi and University of Pretoria Team Up for 'TuksRace' - Source: Bizcommunity.com

All-woman team to lead 28th Time of the Writer Festival - Source: DurbanLocal

Exploring food as a lens for interdisciplinary research at UWC - Source: Weekend Argus

Gqeberha students in search of honours at USSA golf champs - Source: Herald Live

UJ and UWC dominate the 2024 MACE excellence awards - Source: IOL

RSA UNIVERSITY GENERATED NEWS

'Welcome home, Mosa': Messages aplenty for UCT VC - Source: UCT

Addressing socioeconomic priorities and challenges - Source: CPUT

Being of service to science - Source: UP

CPUT and partners tackle food insecurity - Source: CPUT

Celebrating a century publishing excellence - Source: WITS

DUT climbs to top 11 in the 2024 times higher education sub-Saharan Africa university rankings - Source: DUT

Election Results for Convocation Representatives to UFS Council - Source: UFS

Empowering the uMhlabuyalingana community - Source: UNISA

Fascinating craft display at the third-year photography exhibition - Source: DUT

Huge Cambridge honour for Prof Paul Smit - Source: NWU

National goalie set for final splash at USSA water polo tournament - Source: NMU

Reflecting on the festive season amidst national struggles and trauma - Source: UFS

Researchers use laser beams to pioneer new quantum computing breakthrough - Source: WITS

Respecting and protecting wildlife - Source: UP

Rhodes University celebrates 120 years of excellence with Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner - Source: RHODES

SPU hosts USSA Football Tournament - Source: SPU

SWiP project brings isiNdebele to Wikipedia's main platform - Source: NWU

Six nominations for MFM 92.6 in national radio awards competition - Source: SUN

Small but Mighty: UWC Media Team Shines with Eight National Awards - Source: UWC

TLC 2024: Curriculum change conversation in sharp focus, Open Textbook Award named - Source: UCT

The University of Venda Holds a Joint Farewell for Council Members and Dr Robert Martin - Source: UNIVEN

Third place for Quantity Surveying Professor at EDHE Learning and Teaching Excellence Awards #R2b - Source: NMU

UJ scoops Platinum at the MACE Awards - Source: UJ

UWC Hosts SANORD Conference to Strengthen Global Partnerships and Address SDGs - Source: UWC

Unisa teaches village how to heal - Source: UNISA

VUT's Dr Teboho Pitso to present on Telagogy at a global stage - Source: VUT

Vice-Chancellor Message - 29 November 2024 - Source: UJ

REGIONAL NEWS

EGYPT- Higher education min. opens educational, health projects in Suez - Source: Egyptian Gazette

GAMBIA- Prof Gomez attends Consensus Global Education Forum in China - Source: The Point

GHANA- Tech Entrepreneurship should be the way out - Regional Minister - Source: Ghana News Agency

GHANA- University of Ghana excels in 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings, Places fifth in Africa, first in Ghana and West Africa - Source: Graphic Online

KENYA- Gov't Intervenes to End Crisis at Moi University - Source: Nairobi Leo

KENYA- Mount Kenya University hosts vibrant digital career fair - Source: TV47 Digital

MALAWI- Catholic University Eying Over 500,000 USD to Support Needy Students - Source: communications.amecea.org

MOROCCO- UM6P Career Center Prepares Students for Future Jobs at 'PreWork' Event - Source: Morocco World News

NIGERIA- Why we'll continue to encourage establishment of more universities - NUC chief - Source: PM NEWS Nigeria

RWANDA- UGHE, University of Rwanda ranked in 10 top varsities in Sub-Saharan Africa - Source: The New Times

TANZANIA- Tanzanian students shine at Yale, bag 62 medals in Global competition - Source: The Citizen

ZAMBIA- UNZA plans to build arts centre - Source: Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation

ZIMBABWE- Catholic University in Zimbabwe Launches Psycho-Spiritual Initiative to Address Widespread Mental Health Conditions - Source: ACI Africa

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

AUSTRALIA- 'I'm not going to say no to a nice salary': outgoing Melbourne Uni boss - Source: Australian Financial Review

BANGLADESH- DU tops Bangladeshi universities in QS Asia Ranking - Source: Dhaka Tribune

BANGLADESH- UGC, EMGS ink MoU to improve quality of higher education in Bangladesh - Source: Dainik shiksha

CHINA- Chinese students adjust, cancel travel plans after US universities' advisories warning potential travel ban under new US administration - Source: Global Times

CHINA- HKUST(GZ) inaugural graduation marks higher education innovation - Source: China Daily

HUNGARY- HVG revealed the best Hungarian universities! - Source: Daily News Hungary

INDIA- Khan vs Vijayan: Tension escalates over VC appointments at universities in Kerala - Source: mathrubhumi.com

IRAN- Iran universities readmit 300 students expelled for disciplinary reasons - Source: Rudaw

MALTA- Higher Education regulator denied European register membership - Source: The Shift

QATAR- Minister of Education Discusses Higher Education and Scientific Research Issues with UAE Counterpart - Source: Qatar News Agency

UAE- Conference of Arab Ministers of Higher Education adopts 'Abu Dhabi Declaration' - Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)