Dr Raïssa Malu inspired students at the African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications, held in Eastern Cape this year
New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but
in unethical hands they can be dangerous
The University of Pretoria’s new flagship research institute aspires to transform the world through African research excellence
Although youth unemployment remains a problem for the country, more and more graduates are finding jobs
‘Last year, two of my classmates, Bathabile Monati, Dineo Shayi, and I were chosen to be part of the I Am Science project at the Goethe-Institut’
UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre provides a model for this
Students who want to throw Western science out of universities need to rethink their ideas
One thing was clear at the Next Einstein Forum: Africa’s scientists are finding local solutions to the continent’s problems.
A lack of maths and science education directly affects the quality of life of young people trying to lift themselves out of poverty.
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said that government hasn’t been able to improve the teaching of science and maths in particular.
Science, technology and innovation (STI) are increasingly playing an important role in the economic performance of countries.
Indigenous knowledge can be used to bolster SA’s maligned maths and science proficiency.
South African matrics are passing at a higher rate. But this good news does not translate for the level of maths and science teaching and learning.
It is children and young people in South Africa who are encouraged to learn about science.
No image available
/ 3 September 2008
A top young researcher could claim a research grant of R31 200 as part of an initiative to encourage participation among youth in the bioscience field
No image available
/ 3 September 2008
The MBA has been a recognised qualification, and the individuals who have earned it have achieved a broad understanding of management skills.
Engineers, oceanographers and chemists in eight African countries will benefit from three grants of $800 000 each from a new initiative.
It’s an ideal time for researchers to make their voices heard. Especially if their research is particularly yucky, icky or cool.
May was a momentous month for advanced scientific research and training in South Africa. Physicist Stephen Hawking was among our international guests.