Multilingual teaching was a challenge under emergency remote learning conditions: computer systems weren’t adapted to indigenous languages.
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is the only university of technology in the Western Cape of South Africa and is the largest University in the region. The University has six faculties focused on Applied Sciences, Business, Education and Social Sciences, Informatics and Design, Engineering and Health and Wellness Sciences. The University also plays a leading role in the provision of service-learning opportunities for its students.
The University offers more than 70 career-focused courses and has infrastructure that includes, apart from the two main campuses in Bellville and Cape Town, the Granger Bay Campus with a hotel school and restaurant next to the world-renowned V&A Waterfront in Cape Town as well as various campuses in Mowbray, Wellington, Athlone, Worcestor, George and the two major hospitals in the region.
The University’s research culture and history spans almost two decades and focuses on applied and problem solving research which is responsive to regional, national and continental needs. Since its establishment the institution is making excellent progress in strengthening its research capacity with the establishment of a number of research and innovation centers and also boasts a large number of rated researchers and research chairs. Like all other Universities of Technology in South Africa 2015 saw the celebration of a 10 year birthday milestone for the institution and we look forward to many more decades of innovation and groundbreaking firsts.
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The nanosatellite constellation will detect, monitor and identify foreign vessels within the country’s maritime borders.
Schools and universities are embracing and promoting the use and teaching of South African Sign Language but more still needs to be done.
Failure to identify, understand and address the implications of unintended consequences inhibits the delivery of quality healthcare.
The reasons for the hesitancy to donate blood are complex and include a fear of needles and lack of awareness. Awareness and education drives to dispel the fear of donating are important.
It’s time African governments supported the development of online platforms designed to support local people in the informal sector.
To stem the rise in diabetes, new and innovative methods of risk assessment must be implemented, specific to populations on the continent.
Most South African provinces are favourable for the establishment of a new invasive alien pest, which may lead to the extinction of native cycad species.
Protecting forests means protecting a rich biodiversity of plants, animals and the livelihoods of many people.
It is important to understand that not everyone should be tested and that the timing and correct use of the different types tests is important in order to gain the best results.
A shortage of competent and qualified maths teachers is a key contributing factor to the low maths performance of South African school children.
AI can supplement the efforts of available medical personnel - and help keep them safe.
Even under the best circumstances, the needs of students with a hearing impairment are often unmet. Here’s what lecturers can do to ensure that no students are left behind.
The molecular based tests used to detect SARS-CoV-2 are very specific but can take two to three days to process and produce a result.
Scientists need to close the knowledge gap around COVID-19 and the virus that causes it.
South Africa could become a test bed of technologies that enable households, especially in remote areas, to join electricity trading markets.
Vocation specific language courses can encourage both linguistic and cultural awareness. They can equip students with the basics they need to communicate.
South Africa’s universities are doing well on technology transfer. But the rest of the continent is lagging behind.
African countries’ adoption of e-government platforms hasn’t served the majority of their citizens.
Without the support of extended curriculum programmes at universities, many students would face academic exclusion.
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Postdoctoral fellow, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Communication Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Assistant Lecturer and Medical Researcher, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Lecturer, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Library Director and Associate Professor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Post Doctoral Researcher, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Acting Chief Engineer, MDASat constellation project, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Professor of Ecology, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Lecturer in Journalism, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Postdoctoral Fellow at the Global Institute for Teacher Education Society (GITES), Faculty of Education, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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PhD in Biomedical Science (Microbiology), Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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Associate professor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
