Trend report: science doesn’t fall, neither do fees, but at least the rains do: We needed a little time to get over the cardiac-straining events of last week in our political landscape, and thankfully this week we were given a chance to digest the sad hilarity that is #sciencemustfall, turn a wary eye back to America’s burning dumpster of an election season, and enjoy … [Read more...] about Trend report: science doesn’t fall, neither do fees, but at least the rains do
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What must fall: fees or the South African state? | The Conversation
What must fall: fees or the South African state?: Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersThe polarising effects of #FeesMustFall are now pervasive in the academy, and probably beyond. Academics turn on each other, as do their schools and faculties. Whole universities are pitted against one another – the “Wits option” vs the “UCT option”. Some academics are accused … [Read more...] about What must fall: fees or the South African state? | The Conversation
How my journey to a PhD in genetics convinced me that fees mustn’t fall | The Conversation
How my journey to a PhD in genetics convinced me that fees mustn't fall: Scenes like these may drive young people away from academic careers. Kim Ludbrook/EPAIt’s been 17 years since I embarked on my journey to becoming an academic. Academia seemed to be an exciting but simultaneously stable space. Globally, this perception is changing. Academia is no longer as popular a … [Read more...] about How my journey to a PhD in genetics convinced me that fees mustn’t fall | The Conversation
Secretary-General appoints François Louncény Fall of Guinea as Acting Head of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa
Secretary-General appoints François Louncény Fall of Guinea as Acting Head of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of François Louncény Fall of Guinea as his Acting Special Representative for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa … [Read more...] about Secretary-General appoints François Louncény Fall of Guinea as Acting Head of United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa
SA News: Australia fall to South Africa’s back-up bowlers
Australia fall to South Africa’s back-up bowlers: South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi, front, and celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket during the fourth ODI against Australia. (AP) South Africa rested three of their frontline bowlers but continued to dominate Australia as they won the fourth one ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews ODI: South Africa clinch 4th … [Read more...] about SA News: Australia fall to South Africa’s back-up bowlers
