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Investing in innovation will reduce unemployment and poverty

Education Thokozani Majozi & Tshilidzi Marwala - 30 Aug 2020

South African inventions that have changed the world are all underpinned by research, development and significant financial backing — to lose this would be tragic

Excess deaths increase but we are ‘still in the dark’

Coronavirus M&G Data Desk - 23 Jul 2020

The data shows 17 000 more people have died than usual since May, but only 6 000 deaths have officially been attributed to Covid-19

Nattrass’s article should be retracted rather than debated

Education Keymanthri Moodley - 19 Jun 2020

The relationship between science and ethics is inextricable and a study that does not consider the latter in its design cannot be supported

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Perverse incentives for universities are wasting the skills and work of postdoctoral fellows

Education Philippa Kerr - 31 May 2020

Decision-makers appear to be outsourcing core work to an insecure academic workforce who don’t necessarily receive recognition or permanent employment

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Tawana Kupe: It takes a continent to raise the Africa we want

Coronavirus Tawana Kupe - 24 May 2020

Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders

What universities are doing in the fight against Covid-19

Article Bongekile Macupe - 14 Apr 2020

While teaching students during lockdown, institutions of higher learning are also using their expertise to make masks, develop vaccines and research labour abuses

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Chair boosters fuel SA’s research engine

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2014

Is the government's research chairs initiative helping to meet SA's demand for highly skilled graduates?

HIV research on monkeys makes breakthrough

Article Bhekisisa Team - 5 Mar 2014

A single shot of antiretroviral drugs has protected lab monkeys from HIV for weeks, according to two US trials.

Beauty in ‘eh?’ of beholder

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2014

New research shows that attractive people are easy on the eye while looking at them, but you probably won't remember them once you look away.

Plans to snub a silent killer

Article Advertising Supplement - 6 Sep 2013

North-West University gets a unique clinic.

R&D in SA: No rhythm, only blues

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Jun 2013

Unless we invest in scientific research, we will continue to lag behind other developing economies.

Minister pushes to centralise funding for science

Article Staff Reporter - 31 May 2013

Scientific output and research and development are key to the department of science and technology's 10-year innovation plan.

Conversion of metals to reduce harmful chemicals

Article Advertorial Supplement - 31 May 2013

The ultimate goal is to find catalysts that can convert harmful gaseous emissions to useful chemical components.

Strategic thinking the Frederick way

Article Advertorial Supplement - 31 May 2013

Ever heard of Frederick Taylor Gates?

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Unlocking answers starts with listening

Article Advertorial - 31 May 2013

Better research enables more benefits for communities

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