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Future engineers: 10 Joburg learners awarded bursaries for engineering studies
Ten Joburg learners have been awarded bursaries to study any engineering-related course in South Africa, after graduating from the Next Engineers, a global college and career readiness programme.
Celebrating exceptional women in mining
Richards Bay Minerals employs women in diverse roles across the organisation
ARC - Growing women in agriculture, science and technology
As part of Women’s Month, the ARC is honouring women in agricultural science who continue to work tirelessly to mitigate food insecurity.
World events scheduled for the first month of the new year
Events in January include the start of the 118th US Congress, the expansion of US wartime training of Ukrainian military personnel, the introduction of the euro in Croatia, the start of Lula da Silva’s presidency in Brazil, and the CES electronics expo in Las Vegas.
Smart ways technology can be used to support a greener lifestyle
The future has arrived, and smart home appliances with built-in intelligence, like LG’s ThinQ, are slowly becoming the norm for modern households.
Samsung and Tshimologong Precinct celebrate latest graduates of App Factory software skills development programme
Samsung and Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct recently celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of its successful App Factory.
UWC helps teachers make maths and data analytics more exciting for their learners
The event was hosted by the Department of Statistics and Population Studies at UWC, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and SAS.
Mpumalanga education confirms funds now paid for SA students in Russia, MEC calls for SIU probe into mess-up
At least 229 students who are still furthering their studies in 11 different universities in Russia in the General Medicine, Engineering, Aviation and IT faculties, faced expulsion and deportation as their tuition was unpaid.
More than 200 previously disadvantaged Grade 9 learners exposed to engineering
An exciting taste of all things engineering was given to 208 Grade 9 learners from schools around Johannesburg during July at PROTEC’s first GE (formerly General Electric) Next Engineers camp held at Wits University.
WATCH: Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi takes a ride in solar-powered vehicle built by learners
Pupils at the John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation conceptualised and built the solar-powered vehicle named Voltage under the guidance of their educators.
Master’s degree in Engineering Management draws students from across the world to Stellenbosch
The MEM programme offers frequent opportunities to connect and network with other students and their lecturers through group assignments, regular live webinars and MEM functions.
SET and innovation take centre stage at SA’s ‘Science Oscars’
The NSTF-South32 Awards honour and celebrate outstanding contributions to the fields of science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation.
Engineering 101: How to choose a degree programme for 2023
Contrary to the road to career success for prospective engineers of the past, study options have increased dramatically from the historically limited public university offering.