It is now six years since Fossil Free SA first called on the University of Cape Town (UCT) to phase out all investments in climate-destroying fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. In those six years, the global fossil fuel divestment movement has grown from a handful of institutions to well over a thousand, including New York, Paris, London, our own city of Cape Town; a whole … [Read more...]
Global student competition seeks solutions for energy efficient cities
Go Green in the City is one of the biggest global student competitions for engineering and business students worldwide. Schneider Electric SA has launched its ninth annual global student contest for two-member teams to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. Engineering and business students across the country … [Read more...]
SA student wins Green Talents award in Germany
For the tenth time the “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” culminated in a festive award ceremony at which the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research honoured the newest 25 awardees for their innovative green ideas from various fields of research and promoted an international exchange. This year, a high-ranking jury … [Read more...]
Youngster wins award for inventing oil spill detection device
An 18-year-old Indian-American boy has won the prestigious Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award in the US for inventing a device that quickly shuts down undersea oil spills. Karan Jerath of Friendswood, Texas, claimed the USD 50,000 top prize yesterday at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (IISEF). Jerath was also one of the five students selected … [Read more...]
Ocean science opportunity for South African students
Ocean 180 challenges scientists to share the meaning and relevance of their research with a broader audience and looks to middle school students to help evaluate their efforts. Ocean scientists are invited to submit 3 minute videos highlighting the importance of their research and summarizing their findings to Ocean 180 this fall. The top 10 entries will be viewed and … [Read more...]
Opportunities for young researchers in Germany
9 June is almost upon us, and the opportunity to apply for the Green Talents Competition of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is closing soon. The “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” annually offers 25 outstanding young researchers an exclusive access to German R&D. A high-calibre jury of … [Read more...]
Conservation graduates get a leg up
"I have always believed the conservation graduates are out there but not visible because they struggle to find their way into the workplace. This has been confirmed by the number of graduates applying to WWF-SA for placements as WWF Nedbank Green Trust interns – we’ve been flooded with outstanding applications," says Dr Glenda Raven, Senior Manager of the WWF Environmental … [Read more...]
Vacancies: Doctoral Studentships in marine research
The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives. Doctoral Studentships: Marine remote sensing (Cape Town & Pretoria) The research unit is seeking two (2) motivated and enthusiastic Doctoral Students to conduct … [Read more...]
Wanted: free thinkers to build Africa’s future
The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business is looking for highly motivated individuals to spend a year in a unique, free thinking, applied academic programme to envision a better future for Africa. Applications are open to register for an MPhil degree for 2013 with a range of expert faculty with an interest in Inclusive Innovation Studies. The call is part of a … [Read more...]
St Stithians College Builds Green Momentum
Joburg's St Stithians College has instituted a radical environmental programme on campus. In addition to a significant investment in energy saving, a comprehensive dry recycling programme and water saving programmes, the College has embarked on a food waste recycling programme. WSt Stithians is recycling food from both their Higher Ground restaurant and the Main … [Read more...]
Winners of student design competition announced
The Plastics Institute of South Africa (PISA) has announced the winners of the Student Design Competition, held in partnership with POLYCO (the industry association promoting the recycling of polyolefin plastics in South Africa), Plastics|SA, Afrimold and the Universities of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Johannesburg (UJ) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Addressing … [Read more...]
GEDS Becomes Firmly Established
Following its 2011/12 edition, the Gaia Education Design for Sustainability (GEDS) course has become an important reference in the field of sustainability. Offered by Gaia Education in partnership with the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), the course is based on the four key dimensions of sustainability proposed by Gaia Education – the social, ecological, economic and … [Read more...]
Africa’s Greenest Campus awarded to UWC
Congratulations are in order for the University of the Western Cape (UWC). They were awarded the national Green Campus of the Year award for 2012 at the inaugural African Green Initiative conference, held from 1 to 4 July at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. The African Green Campus Initiative is a response to climate change challenges facing our … [Read more...]
