There is a new player on the university ranking block – and it focuses exclusively on Africa. The first Times Higher Education African ranking system was unveiled in late July during a conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to … [Read more...] about Africa: A Unique Approach Is Required When Ranking Universities
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Many African governments began thinking of university funding as “burdensome” after the institutions were seen to be acting in opposition to political leaders, former president Thabo Mbeki said on Thursday. “As all of us know, at independence and for some time after that, our countries viewed our universities with great pride. Read the full article by here: … [Read more...] about .com | Think of universities as an investment, not a burden – Mbeki
SA universities lag behind Brics rivals
South Africa has eight of the top 15 universities in Africa, but its higher learning institutions are rated as the worst performing among the Brics emerging market nations, two separate reports released this week said. A study released by Times Higher Education rated the University of Cape Town as Africa’s premier institution, followed by the University of Witwatersrand … [Read more...] about SA universities lag behind Brics rivals
Universities urged to have larger stakes in state hospitals
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital is not a dumping ground for Wits medical students, a former graduate and paediatrician has told the university. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg news. MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add … [Read more...] about Universities urged to have larger stakes in state hospitals
