Department of Science and Technology Education
She raised a warrior
My mother raised a giant; a warrior, who believes his purpose in life is giving back to the community that raised him to become the success that he is today. Read more
National Science week 1 - 6 August 2022
A Village Science and Technology Career development programme was hosted by the Rivoningo Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Education in the Vhembe East District, with over 40 secondary schools in attendance at Tshivhase Secondary School. Read more
Youngest female PhD graduate awardee's academic journey
From very humble beginnings, Dr Lettah Sikhosana completes her PhD at age 27. The young academic shares her journey of obtaining her qualification without ever taking a gap year from matric. The journey has its ups and downs but Dr Sikhosana came out on top. Read more
The inaugural Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Educators and Researchers in Africa Conference (STEM-ERA Conference)
The Department of Science and Technology Education hosted its inaugural STEM-ERA Conference pioneered by Professor Lindelani Mnguni. The conference saw great participation of educators and researchers from various institutions from all over Africa. Read more
DeSTE attended the Re-configurations of Educational (In)Equality in a Digital World Seminar & Workshop
Dive into the cutting-edge insights brought to you by the Academic Development Open Virtual Hub as colleagues from DeSTE attended a groundbreaking seminar. Read more
My journey of becoming an NRF grant holder
Unisa Radio interview with - Dr Makokotlela, NRF grant holder in the Department of Science and Technology Education, specialising in Environmental Education and Geography. Read more
From humbling beginnings to an NRF rated full Professor
Truly speaking, I did not like school much at that time. I remember I would bunk school for many days. Read more
How my love for technology informed my academic journey
Mr Samuel Mampa is a young man from the city of Polokwane in the Limpopo province who loves technologies, especially gadgets. He believes that as an academic some of the important qualities to have are loving what you do, respecting others and good time management. Read more
Wits University’s first student to graduate with a master’s degree in Science Education
Like many boys, Prof Nkopodi grew up in the rural areas of Sekhukhune district, in Groblersdal. Where he completed both his primary and secondary education. This was when parents still paid for what was known as “tshelete ya moago”, meaning building money. Read more
Embracing my culture through my research
I was born and raised in the beautiful province of Mpumalanga, Kwa-Ndebele, in a small village called Mabuyeni. I grew up in a house filled with love, where I stayed with my mother, uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents. Read more