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Nine Western Cape schools get new science laboratories
Nine schools across the Western Cape have been fitted with new science laboratories.
UKZN highly rated by Centre for World University Rankings
UKZN was placed in fourth position in Africa and South Africa on the CWUR list.
UKZN sailing team starts 2023 season strong
UKZN is one of only a handful of higher education institutions in South Africa that boasts a strong sailing team.
MUT’s new chancellor envisions taking the institution to greater heights
MUT's new chancellor plans to make the institution more attractive to everyone and make corporate South Africa believe in MUT and see it as part of the solution to corporate development.
WATCH: Swedish scientist wins Nobel in medicine for discoveries on human evolution
Svaante Paabo, a Swedish scientist, has won the 113th Nobel Prize for Physiology in Medicine, an award that his father had won 47 years before.
Watch: International scientist uses emotions to help you remember the science in experiments
Described as a celebration of the fun in science, Dr Graham Walker explained how emotions such as awe, anticipation, excitement and humour can be used to help children remember the science in experiments
African scientists and technology could drive future black hole discoveries
Astronomers have revealed the first image of the black hole at the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way
UKZN biochemistry researcher heads to Germany for Nobel Laureate Meeting
UKZN postdoctoral researcher, Dr Alexandre Delport is one of only 11 South African scientists selected to participate in the six-day programme.