Congratulations to Nomhle Ngwenya (25), the youngest and first black woman PhD graduate from the Science Faculty at Wits University. She submitted such exceptional Honours research that she was recommended to skip Master's and go straight for PhD.
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- Congratulations to Dr Nthabiseng Moleko from @StellenboschUni. She is the first woman in South Africa to receive a PhD in Development Finance. bit.ly/2Nij10u
- Congrats to Prof Thabo Msib on receiving his NRF P-rating (future international leader in his field). He was named the youngest Dean in SA when, at age 34, he was appointed Dean and Head of the School of Education at @UKZN. bit.ly/2SabTnU
- UJ's VC, Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, is launching a scholarship for women from underprivileged backgrounds who are pursuing postgraduate studies related to the fourth industrial revolution. @tmarwala 🙌bit.ly/2UngRwQ
- The NRF is extending the closing date for 2025 Master’s and Doctoral applicants from 05 July to 19 July 2024. For any queries or more info, please contact the NRF Support Desk at [email protected]
- The NRF wishes to extend a warm welcome to our new CEO, Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo. Read more here: bit.ly/3w0AH50 Among his many achievements, Prof Nelwamondo was awarded the Order of Mapungubwe in Silver for his contribution to Electrical Engineering (2017).
- At 28 years of age, Dr Joel Modiri's promotion to Associate Professor makes him the youngest professor at the University of Pretoria. Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Associate Prof Modiri! @UPLawFaculty @UPTuks bit.ly/2NM7XeR
- Congrats to Cebo Ngwetsheni, a PhD student at @UWConline, on being first author of a "groundbreaking paper" on nuclear polarization published in the prestigious Physics Letters journal. The NRF was a funder of the research. bit.ly/2HoN6HD
- Declerk Khwazi Magubane was living on the streets at age 14. He just earned his Master's degree cum laude from @UKZN! The NRF funded him for his Honours studies. Congratulations, Declerk! #TuesdayMotivation bit.ly/3mJJX8g
- The NRF’s Postgraduate Scholarships for funding in 2022 are now open for applications. Please consult the official documents via this link for full details: bit.ly/2FTSzGO. Submission deadline: Please enquire from your institution's postgrad/bursary office.
- It is with great sadness that the NRF has learned of the passing of Prof Chabani Manganyi. Prof Manganyi received the NRF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. He was the first Black clinical psychologist to be registered in South Africa and a respected author.
- Congrats to Prof Puleng LenkaBula @LenkaBula on her appointment as the Vice-Chancellor at @unisa! This is the first time since Unisa's establishment 148 years ago that a female Vice-Chancellor has been appointed. Read more here: bit.ly/3l6VXjG
- Congratulations to Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on obtaining his PhD. South Africa needs more PhD graduates! bit.ly/2xj6fUA
- Some #MondayMotivation for #WomensMonth! Not only was Prof Phakeng the 1st black South African to obtain a PhD in Mathematics Education, but this NRF-rated researcher was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate last month by the University of Bristol, UK. bit.ly/31Rn9sD
