Walmer High School graduate Asanda Yini has been given a head start for her university career through the 2015 Algoa FM bursary to the value of R85 000. Yini obtained a university entrance pass in the 2014 matric exam, and will be studying towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Communication and Culture at Varsity College in 2015. Algoa FM announced the award of the bursary in July 2014 during a school assembly of 1 500 learners at Walmer High School. During the assembly Algoa FM also … [Read more...] about Bursary lights up future of Walmer High matriculant
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Business Breakfast – Networking at it’s finest
Friday the 21st of November saw the annual Varsity College Business Breakfast, hosted by the Career Centre and The Business School. The aim of the business breakfast was to network with both small local busiensses and national companies in order to establish a link to assist one another. Vice Principal of Marketing, Danielle Campbell, gave a short presentation on the Career Centre and The Business School, focusing on the services offered by both departments. The Career Centre provides support … [Read more...] about Business Breakfast – Networking at it’s finest
How Lundi Balfour benefits from Varsity Football
NMMU Madibaz central defender Lundi Balfour says Varsity Football offers players a taste of the big leagues and a chance to compete against their top contemporaries. "The tournament is very important because it gives players an opportunity to improve their game and to play against other talented young students in South Africa," said Balfour. Originally from Dutywa, a small rural town between East London and Mthatha, he is proud to have spent the greater part of his youth in Port … [Read more...] about How Lundi Balfour benefits from Varsity Football
Madibaz stake claim for Varsity Netball title
Hosts NMMU have emerged as strong contenders for the inaugural Varsity Netball crown after romping to a 67-22 victory over the University of Cape Town in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. The televised match saw the SPAR-Madibaz side emerge unbeaten from the opening weekend of the six-week series, following a narrow 57-52 win over the University of Johannesburg and a convincing 51-30 victory against Stellenbosch University. With 15 points, the Eastern Cape outfit now moves into joint first … [Read more...] about Madibaz stake claim for Varsity Netball title
Welcome Back to Varsity, May I Test Your Status?
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will today officially launch a voluntary HIV testing, counselling and education campaign aimed at first year students in universities across the country. The "First Things First" campaign to be launched at the Wits Medical School, is a collaborative effort between the South African National Aids Council, Innovative Medicines of South Africa, Foundation for Professional Development, Departments of Health and Higher Education and the US President's Emergency … [Read more...] about Welcome Back to Varsity, May I Test Your Status?
