Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities: Education, as we have known it for the past 100 years, is fixated on academic prowess. The percentage on the report card has always been the benchmark by which we believe we can determine if a child will become a successful adult, or not. Cindy Glass, Director and Co-founder of Step Up Education Centres says “Self-worth is too often … [Read more...] about Chasing academic A’s limits possibilities
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Women scientists lag in academic publishing, and it matters | The Conversation
Women scientists lag in academic publishing, and it matters: Women are less likely to be published in scientific journals. ShutterstockWomen make up less than 30% of the people working in science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM) jobs worldwide. The gender imbalance is changing, but men still dominate in academic publishing. This has consequences for women’s careers … [Read more...] about Women scientists lag in academic publishing, and it matters | The Conversation
New Lecturer of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Arrives in Namibia
APO News from Africa: New Lecturer of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Arrives in Namibia: As of May 2017, Ms. Barbara Liebel will take up her post as the new German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) lecturer at the University of Namibia (UNAM). She will be supported by Ms. Diana Acker, who is working for one year as a language assistant on behalf of the DAAD in … [Read more...] about New Lecturer of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Arrives in Namibia
Hospital’s contribution to medicine acknowledged on its 15th anniversary – UCT Private Academic Hospital’s achievements ascribed to collaboration
Hospital’s contribution to medicine acknowledged on its 15th anniversary – UCT Private Academic Hospital’s achievements ascribed to collaboration: Suaad Majavie and Denise Adriaan were among the UCT Private Academic Hospital staff members who celebrated the facility’s 15th anniversary. Suaad and Denise have been with the hospital since it first opened its doors in 2002. … [Read more...] about Hospital’s contribution to medicine acknowledged on its 15th anniversary – UCT Private Academic Hospital’s achievements ascribed to collaboration
How strong academic support can change university students’ lives | The Conversation
How strong academic support can change university students' lives: Black South African students need fewer excuses and more support from universities. Kim Ludbrook/EPAIn South Africa tens of thousands of students leave universities each year without completing their degrees. They are largely being pushed out of the system due to funding issues and a lack of academic support. … [Read more...] about How strong academic support can change university students’ lives | The Conversation
