Prof Gina Ziervogel, the director of UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative, celebrated her ascent to full professor on Wednesday, 12 August.

The Africa World Heritage Fund, the African Union and UNESCO have recognised Chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng for his commitment to preserving and promoting African heritage. Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Chancellor Thebe Ikalafeng has been recognised as an African Heritage Champion by Read More ... The post SPU Chancellor recognised as African...

IMF senior leader, Dan Katz, has suggested five points for harnessing the competitive forces unleashed by stablecoin innovation, while safeguarding monetary and financial stability.

A strategic engagement with Dr Titus Mathe, CEO of the Technology Innovation Agency.

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Nelson Mandela University’s Ballroom & Latin Dance Society has once again danced its way to the top, returning from the 2026 Intervarsity Ballroom & Latin Student Nationals as Overall Champions for the second consecutive year.

More than 500 academics, students, professional staff and higher education practitioners gathered at Nelson Mandela University for Learning and Teaching Week 2026, exploring how humanisation can shape transformative, inclusive and innovative approaches to higher education.

Prof. Musa Manzi’s career is defined by seeking opportunities both through seismic tech to find mineral deposits and by unearthing local scientific talent.

Prof. Lisa Micklesfield’s SAMRC unit to investigate how health is shaped across the life course and in changing urban African environments.

Ms Bongiwe Nqobile Mabhena, has excelled; her team secured first place at the Wetskills South Africa programme held from 12 to 24 July 2026. The Wetskills programme is a prestigious innovation workshop focused on addressing critical water challenges. Originally from Read More ... The post Master’s Student Excels at 2026...

UCT postdoctoral researcher Dr Janaïs Delport has conducted work on identifying the characteristic features of authentic honey produced in the Greater Cape Floristic region.

“Professor Khehla Ndlovu positions universities as drivers of climate action at the ICCRSSF 2026 climate resilience conference in Victoria Falls.” […] The post Universities urged to turn climate research into action at ICCRSSF 2026 first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

Presidents and prime ministers in Africa refuse to hand over power after their constitutionally limited time in office ends.

For three days in July, the laboratories of Nelson Mandela University’s Department of Human Physiology became a space of discovery for school learners exploring what a future in science could look like.

This month, Mandela University's Centre for Women and Gender Studies (CWGS) commemorates 70 years of the 1956 Women’s March with a programme of activities that look to the past, present and future.

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: BSc Honours student in Natural Resource Management (Forestry) student at Mandela University’s George Campus Sandisiwe Langman recently received the She Is Forestry SA Postgraduate Award.

“VUT’s Entrepreneurship Development Workshop equipped aspiring entrepreneurs with practical skills in innovation, intellectual property and business development.” 12 August 2026 […] The post VUT workshop equips student innovators to turn ideas into enterprises first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

“The National Research Foundation (NRF) visited the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to educate postgraduate students about research funding opportunities, […] The post NRF empowers VUT postgraduate students through research funding information session first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

“VUT alumna Maambele Tshivhase reflects on her journey from the University’s classrooms to the mining sector and her commitment to […] The post From VUT to the mining sector: Maambele Tshivhase’s journey of purpose and perseverance first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

“Dr Grace Kanakana-Katumba, VUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, shares insights on women in leadership, resilience, courage and compassionate leadership.” […] The post Dr Grace Kanakana-Katumba: firm in principle, compassionate in leadership first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

“The Vaal University of Technology’s inaugural Senate Workshop strengthened academic governance, aligned institutional priorities with Strategy 2033+ and advanced academic […] The post VUT Senate aligns academic governance with Strategy 2033+ at inaugural workshop first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

“VUT hosted Professor James Darkwa for a public lecture exploring research commercialisation, innovation, the ‘valley of death’ and the translation […] The post VUT public lecture charts the journey from research to real-world impact first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

UCT has partnered with the Urban95 Academy leadership programme to reach and support a growing network of urban leaders who want to make their cities better for children.

UCT researcher Assoc Prof Rhiyaad Mohamed has won the 2026 EQT Foundation Critical Minerals Science Grant.

Keynote Address Great Zimbabwe University By Vice-Chancellor and Principal: Prof Khehla Ndlovu Date: August 2026 Venue: Elephant Hills Victoria Falls, […] The post ICCRSF 2026 Keynote Address | Climate Resilience, Smart & Sustainable Futures first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

“VUT equips student leaders and residence staff to improve safety, wellbeing, financial awareness and substance misuse prevention in student accommodation.” […] The post VUT equips student leaders to strengthen safety and wellbeing in residences first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

“VUT Health Sciences staff and students supported vulnerable communities through donations and outreach aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.” 12 […] The post VUT Health Sciences extends care beyond campus through community outreach first appeared on Vaal University of Technology.

Wits students earn top honours at the University of Zurich Blockchain Summer School.

The Science-for-the-Future project at Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Faculty of Education continues to strengthen mathematics and science education through sustained professional development and collaboration with teachers across the Northern Cape. Now in its sixth year, the project is a collaborative Read More ... The post Science-for-the-Future Project strengthens Mathematics and...

Papers with Purpose, a FHS Writing Lab project, has received the University of Oxford’s VC Award.

The Poisons Information Centre recently welcomed funder Dr Stavros Nicolaou for a special visit to the centre.