The power and politics of knowledge: what African universities need to do: African universities can work towards decolonisation while championing the UN's Agenda 2030. ShutterstockThe idea that knowledge is infused with power and politics may sound abstract, so let me offer an example from my own life to illustrate. I was invited to a dinner proceeding a conference in an … [Read more...] about The power and politics of knowledge: what African universities need to do | The Conversation
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The SDGs won’t be met without active citizens fortified with new knowledge | The Conversation
The SDGs won't be met without active citizens fortified with new knowledge: Activists protest against South Africa's proposed nuclear deal. EPA/Nic Bothma Outside a courthouse in Cape Town in South Africa demonstrators performed a short skit to draw attention to the dangers of a “secret nuclear deal” that could cost the country more than a trillion rand and indebt citizens … [Read more...] about The SDGs won’t be met without active citizens fortified with new knowledge | The Conversation
African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it’s made | The Conversation
African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it's made: For the decolonisation of knowledge to be successful, it must be driven by critical thinking. ShutterstockMost universities boast “centres” or “institutes” designed to announce their strengths in a certain field. But there’s more to it than that: when a university establishes a new centre, it is … [Read more...] about African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it’s made | The Conversation
Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum | The Conversation
Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum: Ancient fermentation techniques are an example of African chemistry in action. James Akena/ReutersIf you want to learn about Africa, there’s no need to go to Algeria, Mali, Zambia or anywhere else on the continent. Instead, you’ll need to visit – at great cost – institutions in the global north like Johns … [Read more...] about Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum | The Conversation
People-powered science in Africa: a boost for democracy and knowledge | The Conversation
People-powered science in Africa: a boost for democracy and knowledge: Citizen scientists have a great deal to contribute. Mount Rainier National Park/FlickrDecember 1900 marked the first ever “Christmas Bird Count”. Its aim was to get people counting bird species rather than killing them. It’s now an annual tradition. Every year on a specific day between December 14 and … [Read more...] about People-powered science in Africa: a boost for democracy and knowledge | The Conversation
