How South African universities can tap into the continent's knowledge systems: Africa has a rich history and insights that can balance Eurocentric schools of thought in higher education. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s higher education sector has experienced turmoil in recent years. Some of it stems from students’ financial woes. Some relates to experiences of alienation in the … [Read more...] about How South African universities can tap into the continent’s knowledge systems | The Conversation
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South African universities should produce more commercial ideas | The Conversation
South African universities should produce more commercial ideas: Ideas shouldn't be confined to academic institutions but should aid a country's development. ShutterstockUniversities are becoming more than teaching and learning institutions. They are increasingly expected to help support themselves by generating income from their research and expertise. The shift … [Read more...] about South African universities should produce more commercial ideas | The Conversation
Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention: It is erroneously assumed that university students are the elite and so don't experience hunger. ShutterstockFood insecurity at tertiary institutions is aptly described as “the skeleton in universities’ cupboards” because it receives so little attention. Those in higher education are assumed to be an elite … [Read more...] about Student hunger at South African universities needs more attention | The Conversation
Scholarly success of African universities: common contributing factors | The Conversation
Scholarly success of African universities: common contributing factors: It’s not all doom and gloom for African universities – some are getting it right. ShutterstockAs the start of the northern hemisphere academic year hundreds of thousands of students across Africa head to the airport. The reason for this “student exodus” is that those who can afford it head abroad for their … [Read more...] about Scholarly success of African universities: common contributing factors | The Conversation
African universities battle to attract post-doctoral researchers. Here’s why | The Conversation
African universities battle to attract post-doctoral researchers. Here's why: Researchers need great equipment, infrastructure and support to thrive. ShutterstockPostdoctoral training is vital for new PhD graduates. This is a period of “apprenticeship” for a newly-minted researcher to hone their skills in a research environment. It typically follows completion of the doctoral … [Read more...] about African universities battle to attract post-doctoral researchers. Here’s why | The Conversation
