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THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 20:40 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 20:40 |
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Climate, Earth science centre launchedUWC this week launched its Applied Centre for Climate and Earth Systems Science, a venture with the NRF and the science and technology department. Academia’s Lilliputian projectorsScholars may not be among the truly exploited, but they are undervalued, writes Chris Thurman NRF suspends top gunFallout with the director of the South African Astronomical Observatory could jeopardise a R20-billion project. An organisation that supports innovationThe National Research Foundation is the intermediary agency between the government and those institutions that perform research. The rising starsNational Research Foundation: P-rated research professors In sync with investigation processesScopus is one of the main databases used by the NRF in the process of its monitoring and evaluation system Beyond the call of dutyProfessor Ndebele, Professor Majozi and Professor Nyokong are recognised for working towards real transformation in their academic fields 'Research put on hold to fund World Cup'Cornia Pretorius reports on problems at the National Research Foundation. Science takes the spotlightSouth Africa hosts an international exhibition to showcase the practical application of science and technology, writes Sharon van Wyk. Funding for science research divertedA plan to boost SA's scientific research has taken a knock, after the Science and Technology Department failed to secure R180-million in funding. UJ steps up scholarshipsThe University of Johannesburg is spending R25-million on scholarships for master's and PhD students, some of whom will be guaranteed employment Pushing the boundaries of scienceProfessor Brenda Wingfield has always pushed the boundaries of science. She was the first person to start DNA sequencing of filamentous fungi in SA. New rating system for academicsAcademics will now receive funding based on their rating, writes Primarashni Gower. Expand the researcher rating systemThe principle of competition is one of the key reasons that America's system of higher education is the best in the world. Return to critical scholarshipIntellectuals, public officials, business and civil-society leaders and political commentators have complained about South African universities' lack of "visibility". For some, universities have not addressed the myriad economic and social-development challenges the country faces. Disaster in the wake of the religious modelIt is difficult to imagine how a school pledge recited every morning can accomplish much. But this might be the opportunity to examine the fundamental values of South Africans and the role of religion in our schools. Some have rejected the pledge outright, while others would modify it, writes Abdulkader Tayob. Report: Karoo plant hailed in fight against diabetesA plant found only in the Eastern Cape has been hailed as a new miracle cure for diabetes, the Herald Online reported on Wednesday. Researchers said "astounding results" had been obtained from the effect of extracts of the Karoo plant Sutherlandia Frutescens in stabilising blood sugar in diabetes one and two. |
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