We think there's a better way to assess the research of African academics: here's how: Many African researchers feel they should do research that would be acceptable for publication in Western outlets. Oleksandr Rupeta/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn the past two decades, much has been made in academic circles about global rankings of educational institutions. Bodies such as Times … [Read more...] about We think there’s a better way to assess the research of African academics: here’s how | The Conversation
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How academics in health sciences cope with stress | The Conversation
How academics in health sciences cope with stress: Gender, race and rank affect occupational stress. GettyImagesHigher education is becoming a stressful occupation, research shows. And academics in health professions experience additional sources of stress related to clinical training. Yet these academics, working in fields like psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy … [Read more...] about How academics in health sciences cope with stress | The Conversation
Madibaz coach instils combination of academics and sport
Madibaz coach instils combination of academics and sport: Madibaz player-coach Jason le Roux has had an influential role on squash at the varsity since he moved to Port Elizabeth in 2011. Photo: Supplied Madibaz squash mentor Jason le Roux believes a sensible combination of academic focus and sporting ambition can produce graduates worthy of making an impact on society. The … [Read more...] about Madibaz coach instils combination of academics and sport
Five ways academics can manage COVID-19 shutdowns | The Conversation
Five ways academics can manage COVID-19 shutdowns: What lecturers and students can do in the absence of the bricks-and-mortar lecturing experience. Getty ImagesThe COVID-19 pandemic has begun affecting a range of African countries where infection rates have been rising, though not at the rates being experienced in the US and Western Europe. Governments have been taking … [Read more...] about Five ways academics can manage COVID-19 shutdowns | The Conversation
Paper by South African academics raises spectre of racism in the academy | The Conversation
Paper by South African academics raises spectre of racism in the academy: Stellenbosch. Shutterstock.At the end of March this year, an article claiming that “coloured” women in South Africa have low cognitive functioning was published in the academic journal, “Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition”. The article used a sample group of 60 women between the ages of 18 and 64. … [Read more...] about Paper by South African academics raises spectre of racism in the academy | The Conversation
