STEM

UP Researches Earn Global Recognition with Breakthrough Physics Prize

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 7 0

Two University of Pretoria researchers, Professors Lerothodi Leeuw and Muaaz Bhamjee, have helped South Africa make scientific history, earning global recognition for their work on CERN’s groundbreaking ATLAS experiment in…

‘Don’t Be Afraid to Question!’ Meet Lerothodi Leeuw, UP’s New Head of Physics

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025 211 0

Professor Lerothodi Leeuw’s message to physics students is one we can keep in our back pockets.   Pretoria (13 October 2025) – The University of Pretoria’s new head of Physics,…

Go SpringBots! SA’s Young Robotics Champs Off to Compete in Eco Challenge

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 12, 2025October 10, 2025 329 0

The SpringBots will fly the SA flag high on the international stage soon, where they’ll compete in a challenge that puts the environment first!   South Africa (12 October 2025)…

Think Big Circle Launches to Unite Learners Worldwide

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 6, 2025October 10, 2025 610 0

South African learners from Stanger Manor Primary and Secondary shine at the Tangible World Cup, taking top honours in a global coding challenge alongside students from 30 countries.   KwaZulu-Natal,…

South African-Born Professor Makes History as UK’s First Female Astronomer Royal

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 8, 2025 10,271 1

South African-born Prof Michele Dougherty has made history as the first woman appointed Astronomer Royal in the UK!   South Africa (04 August 2025) – It’s not every day someone…

SA Top Learners Bring Home Maths Medals for Mzansi

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 21, 2025August 2, 2025 75,180 0

South Africa’s top maths learners delivered the best performance in over 20 years at the International Mathematical Olympiad in Australia.   Sunshine Coast, Australia (21 July 2025) – If solving…

From One Team to One Hundred, SpringBots Build SA’s STEM Future

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025 149 0

Regional SpringBots teams shone at the National Robotics Competition, uniting youth across SA and building a brighter STEM future.   Sandton, South Africa (01 July 2025) – The SpringBots have…

How a Grade 7 Project Inspired Karabo’s Journey into the World of STEM

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025 142 0

From a curious grade 7 attempting to build a stadium, to a successful Process Engineer, Karabo Mtsweni’s childhood fascination with intricate connections, sparked by a challenging school project, propelled her…

South African Teacher Honoured With Global STEM Innovation Award!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 27, 2025August 25, 2025 1,949 0

South African teacher Nadine Smith has been awarded internationally for her efforts in STEM education. One of four global recipients, the educator was the sole African awardee.   Global (27…

South Africa’s Youth Have Been Busy Wowing the Science World

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025 383 0

Gold and silver wins from China meet bronze and honours from Tunisia. These young South Africans from across the country have been busy wowing the science world. The kids aren’t…