New programme aims to ensure safer rail transport in SA The Railway Occurrence Investigation Programme (ROIP) was jointly developed by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT), at the University of Pretoria (UP) to assist the business in eliminating the escalating… Read More »
NWU Youth Dialogue Addresses Alcohol and Drug Abuse The decision to start experimenting with alcohol and drugs is one that a young person should never even consider. This was the key message from Warren Brits, a recovered drug abuser from Danville near Mahikeng. Warren told his story at a Youth Dialogue convened by the North-West… Read More »
Last Updated : 24th January, 2026 MSc Engineering Management (Coursework) Programme Information Unless the Dean, on recommendation of the relevant head of department, decides otherwise, the master’s degree is conferred on the basis of examinations of coursework and a mini-dissertation or a dissertation (including an examination on the dissertation). A minimum of 256 credits is… Read More »
UCT PhD Student hones Research in Germany “In South Africa we adapt to technological changes, but there is so much that we can learn from Germany and other developed countries,” said PhD student Khangelani Vuke on his return from a month-long exchange programme. PhD student Khangelani Vuke has returned from an enriching and successful visit… Read More »
Conference #CreativeUprising – Unlearning for change The 2026 edition of the conference considers the theme of arts education and arts in education. This is interrogated through the perspective of the rise of the decolonized Creative. This process calls for unlearning and relearning and its development must be recognised as an opportunity to provoke, counsel and protest a… Read More »
NWU Changes To The 2026 Academic Calendar Please take note of the following new exam dates, as approved by university management: Contact students: First opportunity exam papers currently scheduled on 17 November 2026 will be re-scheduled to be written on 27 October (previously indicated to be a “no-class” day). Other small changes to the first opportunity exam… Read More »
UKZN Bass Showcase at Centre fr Jazz and Popular Music The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present the bass showcase on Wednesday 25 October 2026 at 18h00. This show will feature the Jazz bass students from the foundation programme, as well as first, second and third year students of the School… Read More »
CUT Views On How You Could Help Stop A Flu Pandemic We seem to be suffering from a global amnesia. Ask any passerby – as we did – “What was the most catastrophic cause of death in the last 100 years?” and you receive the usual suspects: WWII, perhaps WWI. There are also some less… Read More »
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Changes Name of School Faculty Letter – Name Change On 20 July 2026, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will officially be launched as Nelson Mandela University. This website captures the exciting journey towards our new generation university named in honour of one of the world’s greatest statesmen. We are confident that embracing… Read More »