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In this newsletter:
*
Greeting from the SANORD Chair Prof John Saka
*
SANORD Board members for 2015
*
SANORD Conference Call for Abstracts
*
University of Oslo delegation visits UWC and SANORD Central Office
*
SANORD Support for Southern African-Nordic Co-operation: University of
Turku, University of Cape Town, and Rhodes University collaboration
*
Upcoming University of Bergen conference: Why should universities and
academics in the North and South collaborate?
*
TRECCAfrica II Scholarship call
*
INSPIRE Full Scholarships to study in Europe: Apply before 15 March
*
North-West University to host first SA symposium on Teacher Education
for Inclusion
*
Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF) Conference: Learning
Together for Change
*
International students rank Karlstad University No.1
*
University of Cape Town: South Africa is the destination of choice for
the University of Oslo
*
Uppsala University: New, useful feature of Moringa seeds revealed
*
University of Free State: Research on cactus pear grabs attention of
food, cosmetic and medical industry
*
University of Pretoria: Identity and diversity in SA examined through
groundbreaking research
*
University of Western Cape Faculty of Law students win the national
round of Philip Jessup International Moot Competition
*
University of KwaZulu-Natal Students Excel at SKA Bursary Conference
*
University of KwaZulu-Natal Welcomes Dr Albert van Jaarsveld
*
University of Western Cape Inaugurated Vice-Chancellor Tyrone Pretorius
*
New appointments to University of Western Cape Leadership Team
*
More ERC award glory for University of Bergen climate researchers
*
University of Free State Prof Naomi Morgan knighted by French Government
*
University of Iceland: Icelandic Professor accepted to the Club of Rome
*
University of Johannesburg: World tourism leaders urge universities to
engage globally
*
19th Annual IEASA Conference 2015: Call for proposals
*
2015 African Higher Education Summit - CODESRIA
*
The Namibian: New funding measures for tertiary institutions
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Greeting from the SANORD Chair Prof John Saka
"I wish all readers an exciting year and greater appreciation of the
developments in SANORD in 2015. As we move on in 2015, we need to
strengthen our South-North-South partnerships and ensure increased
involvement of the generation of new academics in the joint projects.
All are encourage to register and participate in the Namibia meeting.
Let us all meet in Windoek."
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-yu/
SANORD Board members for 2015
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/MEMBERS/Board/Pages/default.aspx]
SANORD is proud to introduce the Board members who will be serving on
the board from 1 January 2015-31 December 2016.
We especially welcome Prof John Saka, University of Malawi as the new
chairperson, Prof Eva Åkesson, Uppsala University as Vice Chairperson
and the University of Eastern Finland who also joined the board this
period.
We take this opportunity to thank University of Jyväskylä who stepped
down in December 2014 after serving their full term.
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/MEMBERS/Board/Pages/default.aspx] > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/MEMBERS/Board/Pages/default.aspx]
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SANORD Conference Call for Abstracts
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/SANORD-conference-call-for-abstracts.aspx]
Deadline for Abstract submission: 30 April 2015
Conference dates: 1-3 December 2015
SANORD (Southern African-Nordic Centre) and the Polytechnic of Namibia
(PoN) are proud to announce the next SANORD conference that will be
held in Windhoek, Namibia, from 1- 3 December, 2015.
The conference theme is "What is the role of Higher Education
institutions and North - South collaboration in shaping the UN
Development Agenda Post-2015?"
The call for abstracts is now out. The deadline for submitting
abstracts is April the 30th. > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/SANORD-conference-call-for-abstracts.aspx]
> Conference website [http://sanord.polytechnic.edu.na/]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-jt/
University of Oslo delegation visits UWC and SANORD Central Office
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/University-of-Oslo-delegation-visits-UWC-and-SANORD-Central-Office.aspx]
A delegation from the University of Oslo, Norway, visited the
University of Western Cape on the 10th of February. The purpose of the
visit was to strengthen relations with the University of Western Cape
within research and education and to explore areas of future
cooperation. The delegation also visited the SANORD Central office to
discuss possible membership. > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/University-of-Oslo-delegation-visits-UWC-and-SANORD-Central-Office.aspx]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-jd/
SANORD Support for Southern African-Nordic Co-operation: University of
Turku, University of Cape Town, and Rhodes University collaboration
[http://www.utu.fi/en/news/news/Pages/SANORD-Support-for-Southern-African%E2%80%93Nordic-Co-operation.aspx]
SANORD Theme group funding was awarded to seven joint projects in
North-South collaboration. One of the projects is the "Simulation for
sustainability education (SISU-EDU)", a collaborative between
University of Turku, University of Cape Town and Rhodes University.
The partner institutions bring together their expertise in research
and development of new educational methods and tools in the field of
sustainability and development education and training. > Read more
[http://www.utu.fi/en/news/news/Pages/SANORD-Support-for-Southern-African%E2%80%93Nordic-Co-operation.aspx]
Please note that the most up-to-date conference information can be
found on our conference website. [http://sanord.polytechnic.edu.na/]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-tl/
Upcoming University of Bergen conference: Why should universities and
academics in the North and South collaborate?
[http://www.uib.no/en/research/global/85354/why-should-universities-and-academics-north-and-south-collaborate]
Deadline for Abstracts: 1 March 2015
Registration deadline: 1 March 2015
Conference time: 15-16 June 2015
Place: UiB Global, Jekteviksbakken 31, Seminar room 240
This conference opens the discussion about academic cooperation vs.
academic competition. Is it really so that academic collaboration with
so-called weak and vulnerable universities in the South may be
detrimental to competition for those who are rated high?
This conference is in particular oriented towards contextualising the
Norwegian NORHED program (The Norwegian Programme for Capacity
Development in Higher Education and Research for Development) but not
limited to this. > Read more
[http://www.uib.no/en/research/global/85354/why-should-universities-and-academics-north-and-south-collaborate]
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TRECCAfrica II Scholarship call
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/TRECCAfrica-.aspx]
Application deadline: 22 March 2015
TRECCAfrica addresses one of the world's greatest environmental
challenges: food security in the face of climate change, resource
depletion and loss of forests, wildlife and environmental services.
Applications from African citizens (including Diaspora) are now
invited for full degree Master's degree scholarships, short term
Masters and doctoral exchange scholarships (for applicants currently
enrolled in a Master's or doctoral programme in the home university)
and staff exchange awards (only for TRECCAfrica partner university
academic and administrative staff.) > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/TRECCAfrica-.aspx]
> TRECCAfrica website [http://www.treccafrica.com/]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-tk/
INSPIRE Full Scholarships to study in Europe: Apply before 15 March
[http://inspiresouthafrica.eu/apply]
Application deadline: 15 March 2015
INSPIRE Call 2 (open to both EU and South African nationals) is open
until the 15th of March 2015. In this second call of the INSPIRE
project we offer 125 scholarships for students, researchers or staff
to participate in an exchange or a full degree. It is open to all
South African nationals either currently registered as a student,
researcher or staff at a Higher Education Institution or with an
already completed degree. For EU nationals this call is open to all
registered students, researchers or full-time members of staff
interested in applying for an exchange.
> Visit the INSPIRE website for more information on e.g. eligibility criteria and application procedure. [http://inspiresouthafrica.eu/apply]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-iy/
North-West University to host first SA symposium on Teacher Education
for Inclusion [http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-first-sa-symposium-teacher-education-inclusion]
Time: 1-2 October 2015
Place: Emerald Resort, Vanderbijlpark
The first ever biannual symposium on teacher education for inclusion:
linking research to practice is set to take place on 1 and 2 October
2015 in Vanderbijlpark. The symposium is hosted by North-West
University's (NWU's) Optentia Research Programme, located on the Vaal
Triangle Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education on the
Potchefstroom Campus. > Read more
[http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-first-sa-symposium-teacher-education-inclusion]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-ih/
Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF) Conference: Learning
Together for Change [http://www.learningforchange2015.com/]
Time: 27-29 April 2015
Place: Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology
(NM-AIST) in Arusha, Tanzania
Learning together for Change is a conference organized by The
Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF). As a member of the
International Association of Universities (IAU), SUHF has decided to
contribute to IAU's very important work and involvement in the UNESCO
led Education for All movement. > Read more
[http://www.learningforchange2015.com/]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-dr/
International students rank Karlstad University No.1
[http://www.kau.se/en/about-university/international-students-rank-karlstad-university-no1]
Karlstad University has been awarded the StudyPortals Award for
Outstanding International Student Satisfaction 2014. The award is
based on thousands of reviews and opinions from international students
in Europe. Karlstad University was ranked No. 1 in Sweden. > Read
more [http://www.kau.se/en/about-university/international-students-rank-karlstad-university-no1]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-di/
University of Cape Town: South Africa is the destination of choice for
the University of Oslo [http://uct.ac.za/dailynews/?id=8985]
Norway's largest public institution of research and higher learning,
the University of Oslo (UiO), has identified South Africa as a key
strategic partner for increased future collaboration. To further this
goal of building a closer relationship with South African partners, a
delegation from the university, including the rector and 10 deans and
directors, visited South Africa in early February. > Read more
[http://uct.ac.za/dailynews/?id=8985]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-du/
Uppsala University: New, useful feature of Moringa seeds revealed
[http://www.uu.se/en/media/news/article/?id=4202&area=2,10,16&typ=artikel&lang=en]
Moringa trees are known as 'miracle' trees because of their many uses
as food and as a source of oil. Seeds from the trees are also used to
purify water. The special properties of the protein in the seeds have
been studied by a group from Uppsala University in collaboration with
the Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek, and the Institut Laue-Langevin
in Grenoble, France.
New results published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
suggest that Moringa seeds could be used for separation of different
materials rather than just removal of all impurities. > Read more
[http://www.uu.se/en/media/news/article/?id=4202&area=2,10,16&typ=artikel&lang=en]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-hj/
University of Free State: Research on cactus pear grabs attention of
food, cosmetic and medical industry
[http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item?news=6253]
The dedicated research and development programme at the UFS on
spineless cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) - also known as prickly
pear - has grown steadily in both vision and dimension during the past
15 years. > Read more
[http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item?news=6253]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-hh/
Cactus pear Photo: Charl Devenish
University of Pretoria: Identity and diversity in SA examined through
groundbreaking research
[http://www.up.ac.za/en/news/post_2035111-identity-and-diversity-in-sa-examined-through-groundbreaking-research]
In a first of its kind study in South Africa, Wendy Carvalho-Malekane,
lecturer in the Department of Humanities Education, researched how
young adults in post-apartheid South Africa construct an identity,
with the emphasis on individuals with a biracial heritage. > Read
more [http://www.up.ac.za/en/news/post_2035111-identity-and-diversity-in-sa-examined-through-groundbreaking-research]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-kr/
University of Western Cape Faculty of Law students win the national
round of Philip Jessup International Moot Competition
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/UWCInsight/sholarship@uwc/Pages/Law-students-win-Moot-Competition.aspx#.VPVvg-F8uzW]
The UWC team of Kessler Perumalsamy, Toni Dammert, Raeesa Ebrahim and
Hendrik Theron have won the South African Regional round of the Philip
Jessup International Moot Competition. Not only did they win all their
rounds, but they also won the trophy for the best memorials (written
heads of argument). Mr Perumalsamy was the best oralist and Ms Dammert
the second best oralist. > Read more
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/UWCInsight/sholarship@uwc/Pages/Law-students-win-Moot-Competition.aspx#.VPVvg-F8uzW]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-ki/
University of KwaZulu-Natal Students Excel at SKA Bursary Conference
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-students-excel-at-ska-bursary-conference]
Students from the Astrophysics and Cosmology Research Unit (ACRU)
excelled at the Square Kilometre Array South Africa (SKA SA)
postgraduate bursary conference held in Stellenbosch. > Read more
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-students-excel-at-ska-bursary-conference]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-kh/
University of KwaZulu-Natal Welcomes Dr Albert van Jaarsveld
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-welcomes-dr-albert-van-jaarsveld]
Dr Albert van Jaarsveld is the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal of
the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and assumed duty on the 2 February
2015. He was until recently Chief Executive Officer of the National
Research Foundation. > Read more
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-welcomes-dr-albert-van-jaarsveld]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-ur/
University of Western Cape Inaugurated Vice-Chancellor Tyrone
Pretorius [http://www.uwc.ac.za/News/Pages/UWC-Inaugurates-Vice-Chancellor-Tyrone-Pretorius.aspx#.VPBwjy58uzU]
Picking up the baton from his predecessors, Professor Tyrone Pretorius
was inaugurated as UWC's 7th Rector and Vice-Chancellor in the
University's 56th year of existence. > Read more
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/News/Pages/UWC-Inaugurates-Vice-Chancellor-Tyrone-Pretorius.aspx#.VPBwjy58uzU]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-ui/
New appointments to University of Western Cape Leadership Team
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/Announcements/Pages/Appointment-of-new-members-of-the-leadership-team.aspx#.VPB5Ry58uzV]
Professor and Vice-Chancellor Tyrone Pretorius announced the
appointment of three new members of the UWC Senior Executive Team. The
newly appointed members are Professor Vivienne Lawack as Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Frans Swanepoel as Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), and Ms Nita Lawton-Misra as
University Registrar. > Read more
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/Announcements/Pages/Appointment-of-new-members-of-the-leadership-team.aspx#.VPB5Ry58uzV]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-uu/
More ERC award glory for University of Bergen climate researchers
[http://www.uib.no/en/news/85471/more-erc-award-glory-uib-climate-researchers]
Professor Noel Keenlyside has been awarded a Consolidator Grant from
the European Research Council (ERC). He is the first University of
Bergen researcher to be awarded this prestigious grant. > Read more
[http://www.uib.no/en/news/85471/more-erc-award-glory-uib-climate-researchers]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-oj/
University of Free State Prof Naomi Morgan knighted by French
Government [http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/archive.aspx?news=5240&cat=1]
Prof Naomi Morgan, lecturer at the UFS Department of Afrikaans and
Dutch; German and French, received the prestigious Chevalier de
l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award at the French Embassy in
Pretoria on Monday 26 January 2015. > Read more
[http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/archive.aspx?news=5240&cat=1]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-oh/
University of Iceland: Icelandic Professor accepted to the Club of
Rome [http://english.hi.is/frettir/icelandic_professor_accepted_club_rome]
Kristín Vala Ragnarsdóttir, Professor at the Faculty of Earth Sciences
at the University of Iceland, has been accepted to the Club of Rome,
that works on identifying the most crucial problems that will
determine the future of humanity. > Read more
[http://english.hi.is/frettir/icelandic_professor_accepted_club_rome]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-br/
University of Johannesburg: World tourism leaders urge universities to
engage globally
[http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Newsroom/News/Pages/UJ-World-tourism-leaders-urge-universities-to-engage-globally.aspx]
South Africa must engage more with other countries internationally in
tourism business, and universities must also engage with other
universities globally to address issues of the global community. This
was the message by the Minister of South African Tourism, Mr Derek
Hanekom, when he addressed international travel and tourism industry
leaders at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Monday, 16 February
2015. > Read more
[http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Newsroom/News/Pages/UJ-World-tourism-leaders-urge-universities-to-engage-globally.aspx]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-bi/
19th Annual IEASA Conference 2015: Call for proposals
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/IEASA-119th-annual-conference.aspx]
Deadline for proposal submission: 15 May 2015
Conference date: 19-21 August 2015
Place: Port Elisabeth, South Africa
International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) will be
holding its 19th annual conference with the theme "Knowledge
generation across borders". The call for proposals is now open.
> Read more [http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/IEASA-119th-annual-conference.aspx]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-bu/
2015 African Higher Education Summit - CODESRIA
[http://www.theafricareport.com/Press-Release/2015-african-higher-education-summit-codesria.html]
The African higher education summit is predicated upon the recognition
that higher education has a central role to play in the political,
social and economic development of Africa. > Read more
[http://www.theafricareport.com/Press-Release/2015-african-higher-education-summit-codesria.html]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-ni/
The Namibian: New funding measures for tertiary institutions
[http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?archive_id=133070&page_type=archive_story_detail&page=1]
A New framework for funding of tertiary institutions that is meant to
create a transparent allocation of resources will be implemented this
term. Article by By Ndanki Kahiurika. >Read more
[http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?archive_id=133070&page_type=archive_story_detail&page=1]
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In this newsletter:
*
Greeting from the SANORD Chair Prof John Saka
*
SANORD Board members for 2015
*
SANORD Conference Call for Abstracts
*
University of Oslo delegation visits UWC and SANORD Central Office
*
SANORD Support for Southern African-Nordic Co-operation: University of
Turku, University of Cape Town, and Rhodes University collaboration
*
Upcoming University of Bergen conference: Why should universities and
academics in the North and South collaborate?
*
TRECCAfrica II Scholarship call
*
INSPIRE Full Scholarships to study in Europe: Apply before 15 March
*
North-West University to host first SA symposium on Teacher Education
for Inclusion
*
Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF) Conference: Learning
Together for Change
*
International students rank Karlstad University No.1
*
University of Cape Town: South Africa is the destination of choice for
the University of Oslo
*
Uppsala University: New, useful feature of Moringa seeds revealed
*
University of Free State: Research on cactus pear grabs attention of
food, cosmetic and medical industry
*
University of Pretoria: Identity and diversity in SA examined through
groundbreaking research
*
University of Western Cape Faculty of Law students win the national
round of Philip Jessup International Moot Competition
*
University of KwaZulu-Natal Students Excel at SKA Bursary Conference
*
University of KwaZulu-Natal Welcomes Dr Albert van Jaarsveld
*
University of Western Cape Inaugurated Vice-Chancellor Tyrone Pretorius
*
New appointments to University of Western Cape Leadership Team
*
More ERC award glory for University of Bergen climate researchers
*
University of Free State Prof Naomi Morgan knighted by French Government
*
University of Iceland: Icelandic Professor accepted to the Club of Rome
*
University of Johannesburg: World tourism leaders urge universities to
engage globally
*
19th Annual IEASA Conference 2015: Call for proposals
*
2015 African Higher Education Summit - CODESRIA
*
The Namibian: New funding measures for tertiary institutions
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Maureen Davis
Administrator
mda...@uwc.ac.za
+27 21 959 38 02
+27 82 202 3271 [http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/Contact/Pages/default.aspx]
Leolyn Jackson
Director
ljac...@uwc.ac.za
+27 21 959 3400
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Desmond Roberts
Coordinator
dvro...@uwc.ac.za
+27 21 959 3811 [http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/Contact/Pages/default.aspx]
Greeting from the SANORD Chair Prof John Saka
"I wish all readers an exciting year and greater appreciation of the
developments in SANORD in 2015. As we move on in 2015, we need to
strengthen our South-North-South partnerships and ensure increased
involvement of the generation of new academics in the joint projects.
All are encourage to register and participate in the Namibia meeting.
Let us all meet in Windoek."
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-yu/
SANORD Board members for 2015
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/MEMBERS/Board/Pages/default.aspx]
SANORD is proud to introduce the Board members who will be serving on
the board from 1 January 2015-31 December 2016.
We especially welcome Prof John Saka, University of Malawi as the new
chairperson, Prof Eva Åkesson, Uppsala University as Vice Chairperson
and the University of Eastern Finland who also joined the board this
period.
We take this opportunity to thank University of Jyväskylä who stepped
down in December 2014 after serving their full term.
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/MEMBERS/Board/Pages/default.aspx] > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/MEMBERS/Board/Pages/default.aspx]
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SANORD Conference Call for Abstracts
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/SANORD-conference-call-for-abstracts.aspx]
Deadline for Abstract submission: 30 April 2015
Conference dates: 1-3 December 2015
SANORD (Southern African-Nordic Centre) and the Polytechnic of Namibia
(PoN) are proud to announce the next SANORD conference that will be
held in Windhoek, Namibia, from 1- 3 December, 2015.
The conference theme is "What is the role of Higher Education
institutions and North - South collaboration in shaping the UN
Development Agenda Post-2015?"
The call for abstracts is now out. The deadline for submitting
abstracts is April the 30th. > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/SANORD-conference-call-for-abstracts.aspx]
> Conference website [http://sanord.polytechnic.edu.na/]
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University of Oslo delegation visits UWC and SANORD Central Office
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/University-of-Oslo-delegation-visits-UWC-and-SANORD-Central-Office.aspx]
A delegation from the University of Oslo, Norway, visited the
University of Western Cape on the 10th of February. The purpose of the
visit was to strengthen relations with the University of Western Cape
within research and education and to explore areas of future
cooperation. The delegation also visited the SANORD Central office to
discuss possible membership. > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/University-of-Oslo-delegation-visits-UWC-and-SANORD-Central-Office.aspx]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-jd/
SANORD Support for Southern African-Nordic Co-operation: University of
Turku, University of Cape Town, and Rhodes University collaboration
[http://www.utu.fi/en/news/news/Pages/SANORD-Support-for-Southern-African%E2%80%93Nordic-Co-operation.aspx]
SANORD Theme group funding was awarded to seven joint projects in
North-South collaboration. One of the projects is the "Simulation for
sustainability education (SISU-EDU)", a collaborative between
University of Turku, University of Cape Town and Rhodes University.
The partner institutions bring together their expertise in research
and development of new educational methods and tools in the field of
sustainability and development education and training. > Read more
[http://www.utu.fi/en/news/news/Pages/SANORD-Support-for-Southern-African%E2%80%93Nordic-Co-operation.aspx]
Please note that the most up-to-date conference information can be
found on our conference website. [http://sanord.polytechnic.edu.na/]
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Upcoming University of Bergen conference: Why should universities and
academics in the North and South collaborate?
[http://www.uib.no/en/research/global/85354/why-should-universities-and-academics-north-and-south-collaborate]
Deadline for Abstracts: 1 March 2015
Registration deadline: 1 March 2015
Conference time: 15-16 June 2015
Place: UiB Global, Jekteviksbakken 31, Seminar room 240
This conference opens the discussion about academic cooperation vs.
academic competition. Is it really so that academic collaboration with
so-called weak and vulnerable universities in the South may be
detrimental to competition for those who are rated high?
This conference is in particular oriented towards contextualising the
Norwegian NORHED program (The Norwegian Programme for Capacity
Development in Higher Education and Research for Development) but not
limited to this. > Read more
[http://www.uib.no/en/research/global/85354/why-should-universities-and-academics-north-and-south-collaborate]
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TRECCAfrica II Scholarship call
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/TRECCAfrica-.aspx]
Application deadline: 22 March 2015
TRECCAfrica addresses one of the world's greatest environmental
challenges: food security in the face of climate change, resource
depletion and loss of forests, wildlife and environmental services.
Applications from African citizens (including Diaspora) are now
invited for full degree Master's degree scholarships, short term
Masters and doctoral exchange scholarships (for applicants currently
enrolled in a Master's or doctoral programme in the home university)
and staff exchange awards (only for TRECCAfrica partner university
academic and administrative staff.) > Read more
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/TRECCAfrica-.aspx]
> TRECCAfrica website [http://www.treccafrica.com/]
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INSPIRE Full Scholarships to study in Europe: Apply before 15 March
[http://inspiresouthafrica.eu/apply]
Application deadline: 15 March 2015
INSPIRE Call 2 (open to both EU and South African nationals) is open
until the 15th of March 2015. In this second call of the INSPIRE
project we offer 125 scholarships for students, researchers or staff
to participate in an exchange or a full degree. It is open to all
South African nationals either currently registered as a student,
researcher or staff at a Higher Education Institution or with an
already completed degree. For EU nationals this call is open to all
registered students, researchers or full-time members of staff
interested in applying for an exchange.
> Visit the INSPIRE website for more information on e.g. eligibility criteria and application procedure. [http://inspiresouthafrica.eu/apply]
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North-West University to host first SA symposium on Teacher Education
for Inclusion [http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-first-sa-symposium-teacher-education-inclusion]
Time: 1-2 October 2015
Place: Emerald Resort, Vanderbijlpark
The first ever biannual symposium on teacher education for inclusion:
linking research to practice is set to take place on 1 and 2 October
2015 in Vanderbijlpark. The symposium is hosted by North-West
University's (NWU's) Optentia Research Programme, located on the Vaal
Triangle Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education on the
Potchefstroom Campus. > Read more
[http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-first-sa-symposium-teacher-education-inclusion]
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Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF) Conference: Learning
Together for Change [http://www.learningforchange2015.com/]
Time: 27-29 April 2015
Place: Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology
(NM-AIST) in Arusha, Tanzania
Learning together for Change is a conference organized by The
Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF). As a member of the
International Association of Universities (IAU), SUHF has decided to
contribute to IAU's very important work and involvement in the UNESCO
led Education for All movement. > Read more
[http://www.learningforchange2015.com/]
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International students rank Karlstad University No.1
[http://www.kau.se/en/about-university/international-students-rank-karlstad-university-no1]
Karlstad University has been awarded the StudyPortals Award for
Outstanding International Student Satisfaction 2014. The award is
based on thousands of reviews and opinions from international students
in Europe. Karlstad University was ranked No. 1 in Sweden. > Read
more [http://www.kau.se/en/about-university/international-students-rank-karlstad-university-no1]
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University of Cape Town: South Africa is the destination of choice for
the University of Oslo [http://uct.ac.za/dailynews/?id=8985]
Norway's largest public institution of research and higher learning,
the University of Oslo (UiO), has identified South Africa as a key
strategic partner for increased future collaboration. To further this
goal of building a closer relationship with South African partners, a
delegation from the university, including the rector and 10 deans and
directors, visited South Africa in early February. > Read more
[http://uct.ac.za/dailynews/?id=8985]
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Uppsala University: New, useful feature of Moringa seeds revealed
[http://www.uu.se/en/media/news/article/?id=4202&area=2,10,16&typ=artikel&lang=en]
Moringa trees are known as 'miracle' trees because of their many uses
as food and as a source of oil. Seeds from the trees are also used to
purify water. The special properties of the protein in the seeds have
been studied by a group from Uppsala University in collaboration with
the Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek, and the Institut Laue-Langevin
in Grenoble, France.
New results published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
suggest that Moringa seeds could be used for separation of different
materials rather than just removal of all impurities. > Read more
[http://www.uu.se/en/media/news/article/?id=4202&area=2,10,16&typ=artikel&lang=en]
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University of Free State: Research on cactus pear grabs attention of
food, cosmetic and medical industry
[http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item?news=6253]
The dedicated research and development programme at the UFS on
spineless cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) - also known as prickly
pear - has grown steadily in both vision and dimension during the past
15 years. > Read more
[http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/news-archive-item?news=6253]
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Cactus pear Photo: Charl Devenish
University of Pretoria: Identity and diversity in SA examined through
groundbreaking research
[http://www.up.ac.za/en/news/post_2035111-identity-and-diversity-in-sa-examined-through-groundbreaking-research]
In a first of its kind study in South Africa, Wendy Carvalho-Malekane,
lecturer in the Department of Humanities Education, researched how
young adults in post-apartheid South Africa construct an identity,
with the emphasis on individuals with a biracial heritage. > Read
more [http://www.up.ac.za/en/news/post_2035111-identity-and-diversity-in-sa-examined-through-groundbreaking-research]
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University of Western Cape Faculty of Law students win the national
round of Philip Jessup International Moot Competition
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/UWCInsight/sholarship@uwc/Pages/Law-students-win-Moot-Competition.aspx#.VPVvg-F8uzW]
The UWC team of Kessler Perumalsamy, Toni Dammert, Raeesa Ebrahim and
Hendrik Theron have won the South African Regional round of the Philip
Jessup International Moot Competition. Not only did they win all their
rounds, but they also won the trophy for the best memorials (written
heads of argument). Mr Perumalsamy was the best oralist and Ms Dammert
the second best oralist. > Read more
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/UWCInsight/sholarship@uwc/Pages/Law-students-win-Moot-Competition.aspx#.VPVvg-F8uzW]
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University of KwaZulu-Natal Students Excel at SKA Bursary Conference
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-students-excel-at-ska-bursary-conference]
Students from the Astrophysics and Cosmology Research Unit (ACRU)
excelled at the Square Kilometre Array South Africa (SKA SA)
postgraduate bursary conference held in Stellenbosch. > Read more
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-students-excel-at-ska-bursary-conference]
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University of KwaZulu-Natal Welcomes Dr Albert van Jaarsveld
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-welcomes-dr-albert-van-jaarsveld]
Dr Albert van Jaarsveld is the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal of
the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and assumed duty on the 2 February
2015. He was until recently Chief Executive Officer of the National
Research Foundation. > Read more
[http://www.ukzn.ac.za/news/2015/02/02/ukzn-welcomes-dr-albert-van-jaarsveld]
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University of Western Cape Inaugurated Vice-Chancellor Tyrone
Pretorius [http://www.uwc.ac.za/News/Pages/UWC-Inaugurates-Vice-Chancellor-Tyrone-Pretorius.aspx#.VPBwjy58uzU]
Picking up the baton from his predecessors, Professor Tyrone Pretorius
was inaugurated as UWC's 7th Rector and Vice-Chancellor in the
University's 56th year of existence. > Read more
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/News/Pages/UWC-Inaugurates-Vice-Chancellor-Tyrone-Pretorius.aspx#.VPBwjy58uzU]
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New appointments to University of Western Cape Leadership Team
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/Announcements/Pages/Appointment-of-new-members-of-the-leadership-team.aspx#.VPB5Ry58uzV]
Professor and Vice-Chancellor Tyrone Pretorius announced the
appointment of three new members of the UWC Senior Executive Team. The
newly appointed members are Professor Vivienne Lawack as Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Frans Swanepoel as Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), and Ms Nita Lawton-Misra as
University Registrar. > Read more
[http://www.uwc.ac.za/Announcements/Pages/Appointment-of-new-members-of-the-leadership-team.aspx#.VPB5Ry58uzV]
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More ERC award glory for University of Bergen climate researchers
[http://www.uib.no/en/news/85471/more-erc-award-glory-uib-climate-researchers]
Professor Noel Keenlyside has been awarded a Consolidator Grant from
the European Research Council (ERC). He is the first University of
Bergen researcher to be awarded this prestigious grant. > Read more
[http://www.uib.no/en/news/85471/more-erc-award-glory-uib-climate-researchers]
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University of Free State Prof Naomi Morgan knighted by French
Government [http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/archive.aspx?news=5240&cat=1]
Prof Naomi Morgan, lecturer at the UFS Department of Afrikaans and
Dutch; German and French, received the prestigious Chevalier de
l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award at the French Embassy in
Pretoria on Monday 26 January 2015. > Read more
[http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/archive.aspx?news=5240&cat=1]
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University of Iceland: Icelandic Professor accepted to the Club of
Rome [http://english.hi.is/frettir/icelandic_professor_accepted_club_rome]
Kristín Vala Ragnarsdóttir, Professor at the Faculty of Earth Sciences
at the University of Iceland, has been accepted to the Club of Rome,
that works on identifying the most crucial problems that will
determine the future of humanity. > Read more
[http://english.hi.is/frettir/icelandic_professor_accepted_club_rome]
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University of Johannesburg: World tourism leaders urge universities to
engage globally
[http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Newsroom/News/Pages/UJ-World-tourism-leaders-urge-universities-to-engage-globally.aspx]
South Africa must engage more with other countries internationally in
tourism business, and universities must also engage with other
universities globally to address issues of the global community. This
was the message by the Minister of South African Tourism, Mr Derek
Hanekom, when he addressed international travel and tourism industry
leaders at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Monday, 16 February
2015. > Read more
[http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Newsroom/News/Pages/UJ-World-tourism-leaders-urge-universities-to-engage-globally.aspx]
http://sanord.cmail2.com/t/d-fb-whttut-stitlni-bi/
19th Annual IEASA Conference 2015: Call for proposals
[http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/IEASA-119th-annual-conference.aspx]
Deadline for proposal submission: 15 May 2015
Conference date: 19-21 August 2015
Place: Port Elisabeth, South Africa
International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) will be
holding its 19th annual conference with the theme "Knowledge
generation across borders". The call for proposals is now open.
> Read more [http://sanord.uwc.ac.za/news/Pages/IEASA-119th-annual-conference.aspx]
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2015 African Higher Education Summit - CODESRIA
[http://www.theafricareport.com/Press-Release/2015-african-higher-education-summit-codesria.html]
The African higher education summit is predicated upon the recognition
that higher education has a central role to play in the political,
social and economic development of Africa. > Read more
[http://www.theafricareport.com/Press-Release/2015-african-higher-education-summit-codesria.html]
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The Namibian: New funding measures for tertiary institutions
[http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?archive_id=133070&page_type=archive_story_detail&page=1]
A New framework for funding of tertiary institutions that is meant to
create a transparent allocation of resources will be implemented this
term. Article by By Ndanki Kahiurika. >Read more
[http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?archive_id=133070&page_type=archive_story_detail&page=1]
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