Universities

11th Medical School in South Africa Named After Archbishop Desmond Tutu

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 3,965 0

There will be more medical heroes in South Africa thanks to a new medical school, set to be the 11th in our country.   North West, South Africa (29 April…

Seven Scientists From UJ Recognised on Worlds Top 2% List!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 10, 2024October 11, 2024 3,257 0

According to Stanford University and other authorities, seven scientists from the University of Johannesburg are among the world’s best!   Global (10 October 2024) — Seven scientists from the University…

NMU Carves Out Hopeful Space with New Autism Niche Area

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024 356 0

A new Autism Niche Area has been launched at Nelson Mandela University in a big step of progress that will help teachers and parents support Autistic learners with their education!…

Universities Unite to Help Karoo Patients Stuck on Waiting Lists

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024 369 0

In a massive move to support patients stuck on waiting lists in Central Karoo, universities are uniting with healthcare services to provide hundreds of cataract surgeries and dental procedures!  …

‘Giving Matters’ Campaign Raises Millions for Student Financial Support!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJuly 23, 2024July 23, 2024 351 0

A three-year-long fundraising campaign dubbed ‘Giving Matters’ has garnered fantastic support for students in the ‘missing middle’ (between those who qualify for funding and those who do not need it),…

R50 Million Goes to University Bursaries Thanks to Donor’s Last Special Wish

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024 819 0

An anonymous donor’s last wishes have left Stellenbosch University feeling beyond grateful after they found out that their students’ futures were included in the last will and testament to the…

UJ Is South Africa’s Top University When it Comes to Impact!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024 1,977 0

The University of Johannesburg has earned its stripes when it comes to impact, claiming an impressive spot on the University Impact Ranking report and the top spot for South Africa!…

Oprah Beams Over Bongeka’s Story as She Becomes a Doctor!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 18, 2024 1,909 0

Oprah recently deemed one of the great joys of her life as the moment one of her Academy’s first learners walked across the graduation stage at Stanford University! From KZN…

South Africa’s Professor Pumla Wins Prestigious Templeton Prize!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024 758 0

Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela has won the ‘World’s Most Interesting Prize’, the prestigious Templeton Prize (won by the likes of Desmond Tutu) for her incredible contributions in the field of forgiveness!…

Cape Town Physicist Hopes His Award Will Make Life-Saving Tech More Accessible 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 26, 2024May 24, 2024 850 0

Particle Physicist Dr James Keaveney has been awarded the New Frontiers Research Award! Now, his mission to make essential medical resources like PET scanning cheaper, more effective and ultimately more…