Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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A world class Metrology Laboratory a first in the FET College Sector
Northlink College is proud to be the first College to have a state-of-the-art Metrology Laboratory, a first in the FET College Sector to take such a step. Metrology is defined as “The scientific study of measurement and includes the calibration of equipment according to predefined standards”.
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Rhodes Education Faculty set to increase enrolment
The Faculty of Education is on track to increase their enrolment in the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to 120 by 2014, as part of the plan and agreement with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
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NWU's Career Centre empowers students
The Career Centre of the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus strives to bring quality employers and top quality students into contact with one another. This is exactly what happened during the handful of career exhibitions that have already taken place this year.
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Student represents SA in Russia
On Youth Day (16 June), Ndivhuho Tshikovhi (26), a master’s degree student in Entrepreneurship at the Tshwane University of Technology, travelled to St Petersburg in Russia to represent South Africa at the Y20 Summit 2013. Ndivhuho is one of only five South African students selected to attend the event, to be held from 18 to…
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Spelling out ways to improve literacy at Monash South Africa
11year-old Amuheleng Hlele from St Ives Primary School recently received a Scholarship Award from Monash South Africa (MSA) after winning the 2012 Spell It competition.
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Chemistry gets substantial grants at UFS
Three research groups in the Department of Chemistry received substantial grants to the value of R4,55 million. The funding includes bursaries for students and post-doctoral fellows, mobility grants, running costs and equipment support, as well as dedicated funds for two young scientists in the UFS Prestige Scholar Programme, Drs Lizette Erasmus and Alice Brink.
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International kudos for NMMU
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) alumni on-line publication Alumni News has won an international public relations award
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What You Need to Know About Your Student Loan
Whether you have your heart set on a certificate, diploma or degree at one of South Africa’s finest tertiary institutions or whether you want to further your education while working, an Eduloan study loan will help you unlock your potential.
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Journalism students call it a wrap
Walter Sisulu University’s final year Journalism students captivated audiences with a visual feast at their third annual public documentary screening held at the East London First Baptist Church recently.
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Private vs Public Tertiary Education – Sorting the fiction from the fact
Is a higher education obtained at a state university better than one gained at a private higher education provider? A decade after stringent regulation of private higher education institutions were introduced, it seems the choices for students are improving.
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