Family, community and university support helps lesbian students thrive: A sign at a march in Soweto, South Africa, shows just how important social support is for lesbians. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoDuring a ceremony at the University of Fort Hare earlier this year, I had the pleasure of watching some students who’d participated in one of my research projects graduate. As they … [Read more...] about Family, community and university support helps lesbian students thrive | The Conversation
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SA News: David Miller’s record century helps South Africa rout Bangladesh by 83 runs in 2nd T20I
David Miller’s record century helps South Africa rout Bangladesh by 83 runs in 2nd T20I: David Miller smashed the fastest century in Twenty20 International cricket as South Africa outclassed Bangladesh by 83 runs in the second and final match at Senwes Park on Sunday. Miller’s 35-ball hundred propelled South Africa to 224/4 before Bangladesh ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: David Miller’s record century helps South Africa rout Bangladesh by 83 runs in 2nd T20I
Dealing with local diseases helps countries tackle new outbreaks | The Conversation
Dealing with local diseases helps countries tackle new outbreaks: Tackling local diseases like rabies could help health authorities identify new outbreaks more easily. N. Bastiaensen/World Organisation for Animal HealthIt’s hard to predict when and where an infectious disease will emerge. It could be anywhere on the planet. And it could affect humans, animals or plants. … [Read more...] about Dealing with local diseases helps countries tackle new outbreaks | The Conversation
Turning traditional teaching on its head helps rural science students | The Conversation
Turning traditional teaching on its head helps rural science students: When the usual way of doing things is flipped around, students can benefit. ShutterstockWhen I started lecturing full-time a little over five years ago, I knew what everybody does: that we all learn better by doing. I knew that “active learning” – literally doing anything apart from just talking through a … [Read more...] about Turning traditional teaching on its head helps rural science students | The Conversation
Feature: Chinese business in S. Africa helps create employment
Feature: Chinese business in S. Africa helps create employment: Feature: Chinese business in S. Africa helps create employment: Bernard Musiiwa is a disgruntled job seeker in South Africa. Three years ago, he worked part-time as a security guard, getting a diminutive salary that can pay neither his monthly bills nor his two kids' school tuitions. BWW Interview: Five on … [Read more...] about Feature: Chinese business in S. Africa helps create employment
