A number of local universities may face cuts to their funding after cutting ties with Israeli institutions
The annual National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences internship is being expanded to include 25 universities, led by Stellenbosch
Two months before the long-serving higher education director general was suspended, he reported Nzimande to the bargaining council
The government’s professed reliance on science to justify its response to the pandemic reveals both its overconfidence and its insecurities about getting citizens to cooperate
Special Annual Theme Award: Materials for inclusive economic development
Investing more in women in science — particularly in the water and sanitation sectors — is imperative if we are to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030
Allocating adequate funding to scientific research, development and innovation can have a positive effect on sustainable development
New ideas and technologies can provide solutions but in unethical hands they can be dangerous
The world is changing fundamentally, which means education must evolve in turn in order to remain relevant
Whether it was in the use of satellites to monitor the continent’s resources or precision medicine, we need technology to accelerate development.
The annual Science Forum is the government’s showcase of continental science and technology.
Cyril Ramaphosa and Naledi Pandor have a particularly pro-intellectual stance, pushing science and technology as a way to drive economic growth.
Incorporating the best of Western and indigenous knowledge is a better approach for universities.
History explains why students’ calls for decolonised education should be heeded.
They believe they’re not taken seriously so a Cape Town conference was held to explore solutions.
Presenting science in a more relaxed and informal environment than the usual academic setting.
Braamfontein will soon be home to not only artists and hipsters, but tech-savvy researchers attracted to innovation and rejuvenation of the city.
Government is trying to close the gap between innovation and businesses, with the introduction of the "innovation bridge".
The Square Kilometre Array will contribute to huge surveys that seek to answer questions like: Is there life out there and how do galaxies form.
The landmark agreement will see both countries make investments to foster developments in key institutions.
