South Africa takes steps to assure the quality of its doctorates: If significant concerns surface after institutional audit, the Council on Higher Education may withdraw accreditation. ShutterstockAround the world there has been a massive increase in demand for doctoral education. This mostly stems from the idea that the “knowledge economy” requires high-level skills. The claim … [Read more...] about South Africa takes steps to assure the quality of its doctorates | The Conversation