The majority of SA’s youth must be able to access high-quality maths and science education at foundation level. Science, technology and innovation minister Blade Nzimande has committed to enhancing interventions for access to ICT gateway subjects – mathematics and science – including upscaling science centres. The minister was speaking at the launch event of the…
This year, the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has recognised not one, but two exceptional scientists in their fields, and is granting each of them its most prestigious honours: the R2.5m Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award. Supplied image: Wits University physicist Professor Andrew Forbes (left) and University of Cape Town paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji (right), presented with…
Around the world, millions of people are living with HIV, each with their own story, challenges, and hopes. In the last few decades, antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable disease, and stigma has declined in many communities. Despite progress in treatment and awareness, critical barriers remain. Millions of people…
Raina MacIntyre is one of Australia’s most respected epidemiologists. She was a familiar face and calm voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. So when I was asked to review her new book Vaccine Nation I was delighted to accept. Review: Vaccine Nation: Science, Reason and the Threat to 200 Years of Progress – Raina MacIntyre (UNSW…
