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Prof Nyokong wins NRF Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Date: 2013
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7215 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006511 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: Professor Tebello Nyokong of Rhodes University was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s NRF Awards, held in Port Elizabeth, 2013. She is currently a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Rhodes University and holder of the DST-NRF Research Chair in Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology, as well as Director of the DST-Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre focussing on sensors.
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Western alumnae influencing the world

  • Authors: Steyaert, Marcia
  • Date: 2012
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7168 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006069 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: In September 2011, IT News Africa, named two Western alumnae, Uche Eze, HBA'06, and Tebello Nyokong, PhD1987 (Chemistry) in their list of top 10 most influential women in science and technology in Africa. Nyokong is a professor of medicinal chemistry and nanotechnology at Rhodes University and is recognized as one of the top three publishing scientists in South Africa.
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Good Chemistry

I love laser : it's my guiding light

  • Authors: Nolan, Cathy
  • Date: 2011
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7184 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006274 , http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001906/190645e.pdf#190680 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: What is the common thread that could possibly link denim jeans, cancer and pesticides? None is evident. Yet when South African chemist Tebello Nyokong describes her fascinating research, the link that emerges is light. Nyokong, a specialist in nanochemistry, loves laser, and is using it in ways that could have a revolutionary impact on medicine and the environment.
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Prof Nyokong receives another Science award

  • Authors: Matiwana, Zamuxolo
  • Date: 2011
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello , International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materiel (ICFPAM)
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7182 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006267 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: The Rhodes University professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Tebello Nyokong, says the Award for her Scientific Achievements by the International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materiel (ICFPAM) is an honour, especially since it is awarded in memory of the centenary of the first Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to a woman: Marie Curie.
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Tebello Nyokong 'As chemists, we are designers'

  • Authors: Nolan, Cathy
  • Date: 2011
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello , L’Oreal–UNESCO Awards for Women in Science
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7183 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006272 , Nyokong, Tebello , L’Oreal–UNESCO Awards for Women in Science
  • Description: What is the common thread running through denim jeans, cancer and pesticides? None springs to mind, yet when chemist Tebello Nyokong describes her fascinating research, a link begins to emerge: light. A specialist in nanochemistry, Nyokong is using laser in ways that could revolutionize not only the diagnosis and treatment of cancer but also water purification. Born in Lesotho, Tebello Nyokong is Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Rhodes University in South Africa and Director of the Nanotechnology Innovation Centre for Sensors (Mintek). In 2009, she was one of the five Laureates of the 2009 L’Oreal–UNESCO Awards for Women in Science.
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Sunday Times: Celebrating Women

  • Authors: Sunday Times
  • Date: 2010
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7187 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006279 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: A passion for light drove Professor Tebello Nyokong of Rhodes University into her photodynamic therapy research, harnessing light for cancer therapy and environmental clean-up using special dyes. And with this groundbreaking work she won the Africa-Arab State 2009 L'Oreal UNESCO Award for Women in Science.
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Curiosity first, applications later

  • Authors: Berold, Robert , Limson, Janice L
  • Date: 2009
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7188 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006281 , http://www.sajs.co.za/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/1-4-1-PB.pdf , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: Tebello Nyokong speaks to Robert Berold and Janice Limson about her career as a chemist. Tebello Nyokong, who holds a research chair in medicinal chemistry and nanotechnology at Rhodes University, has become the first South African scientist to win the L’Oreal-UNESCO award for women in science, in the physical sciences. Only one laureate is selected from each of five world regions, and Nyokong is the 2009 laureate for Africa and the Arab states. She and the winners from the other four regions travel to Paris in March to each accept the award and a generous prize of close to R1 million. Nyokong now heads the new Nanotechnology Innovation Centre for medical sensors: the biggest single research investment in the history of Rhodes. Linked to other nanotechnology centres in the country, it is designed to bridge the gap between research and the market.
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Rhodes professor among best women scientists

  • Authors: Ndabeni, Khanyi
  • Date: 2008
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7186 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006278 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: A RHODES University scientist's ground breaking work in harnessing light for cancer therapy has won her a United Nations award worth almost R1- million. Named on Monday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as one of the world's top five "Exceptional Women Scientists", Professor Tebello Nyokong said winning the award was "just like getting a Nobel Prize". She was also recognised for her work regarding environmental cleanups. Nyokong, 57, grew up herding sheep in Lesotho and was unable to afford shoes. She now works in Rhodes University's chemistry department. She won the award for the Africa and Arab states category on World Science Day, which took place on Monday.
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SA scientist one of the top five female physical scientists

  • Authors: Limson, Janice L
  • Date: 2008
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7189 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006283 , http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2008/october/nyokong.htm
  • Description: South African scientist Professor Tebello Nyokong scoops 2009 L’ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Award. Announced on November 10, South African scientist Professor Tebello Nyokong has become the first South African scientist to win the L’ORÉALUNESCO award for women in science for research in physical sciences.
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Research for health and life: life giving light

  • Authors: Burnett, Mary
  • Date: 2001
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article , text
  • Identifier: vital:7179 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006185 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: The elimination of certain cancers with light, known as photodynamic therapy, is a relatively new technique that has mainly been used in Russia, the USA and some parts of Europe, but with remarkable effectiveness. Professor Tebello Nyokong of the Department of Chemistry , at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, is collaborating with Professor David Phillips of the Imperial College, London, as part of the AtlantIC Alliance which also involves Emory University, Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology, both in Atlanta, SA.
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2009/2010 CEO (Celebrating excellence in organisations) Most Influential Women in Business and Government (MIW) in the Education and Teaching Sector

  • Authors: Rhodes University
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: vital:7178 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006184 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: Professor Tebello Nyokong was awarded the 2009/2010 CEO (Celebrating excellence in organisations) Most Influential Women in Business and Government (MIW) in the Education and Teaching Sector and was named as a runner-up in the Quality of Life category of the Department of Science and Technology's (DST) 2009 Distinguished Woman Scientist Award. Holding a DST/NRF South African Research Chairs Initiative Chair in Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology, she is also the Director of the DST/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) for Sensors. Her pioneering research into photodynamic therapy to harness light for cancer therapy and the early detection of human diseases and environmental clean-up continues to draw attention for more reasons than are immediately apparent.
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Distinguished Professor title for Prof Nyokong

  • Authors: Rhodes University
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: vital:7181 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006188 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: The Mrica-Arab State 2009 L'Oreal-Unesco Award for Women in Science recipient and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Tebello Nyokong, has been honoured by her own institution for her outstanding scholarly reputation and productivity. Rhodes University formerly conferred the title of Distinguished Professor on Professor Nyokong for her academic excellence and productivity at its recent Graduation ceremony.
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EC scientist in UN poverty project

  • Authors: MacGregor, David
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: vital:7174 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006082 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: Award-winning Grahamstown professor Tebello Nyokong is reaching for the stars after she was appointed to a prestigious United Nations panel tasked with using science to reduce world poverty.
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Prof Nyokong to sit on UNESCO panel

  • Authors: Matiwana, Zamuxolo
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: vital:7175 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006084 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: Tebello Nyokong, DST/NRF Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Rhodes and a 2009 'L'Oreal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science' Laureate, has been invited by Ms Irina Bokova, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Director-General, to sit on the newly announced UNESCO High Panel on Science, Technology and Innovation for Development.
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Western Alumna inspiring catalyst

  • Authors: University of Western Ontario
  • Subjects: Nyokong, Tebello
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: vital:7172 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006078 , Nyokong, Tebello
  • Description: University of Western Ontario President's Report 2004
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