University tests should be part and parcel of teaching - not stand-alone events: ShutterstockStandardised tests exist in education systems all over the world. South Africa is no exception – and its test results often make for depressing reading. In 2014 education accounted for 6.2% of South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product and 19.1% of total government expenditure. … [Read more...] about University tests should be part and parcel of teaching – not stand-alone events | The Conversation
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Gay university students feel invisible. It’s time to shine a light on their issues | The Conversation
Gay university students feel invisible. It's time to shine a light on their issues: Education and awareness about gender identity and sexual orientation are crucial. EPA/Kim LudbrookThe Eastern Cape is South Africa’s most conservative province when it comes to attitudes about homosexuality. Even in spaces that might be considered more liberal – like university campuses – gender … [Read more...] about Gay university students feel invisible. It’s time to shine a light on their issues | The Conversation
What a new university in Africa is doing to decolonise social sciences | The Conversation
What a new university in Africa is doing to decolonise social sciences: It's time for students to see Africa differently. ShutterstockIt’s not often that you get to create a new university from scratch: space, staff – and curriculum. But that’s exactly what we’re doing in Mauritius, at one of Africa’s newest higher education institutions. And decoloniality is central to our … [Read more...] about What a new university in Africa is doing to decolonise social sciences | The Conversation
Global study aims to unpack mental health issues facing university students | The Conversation
Global study aims to unpack mental health issues facing university students: Mental illness among university students has become a common problem across the globe. ShutterstockA consortium of international researchers is investigating how prevalent common mental disorders are among undergraduate university students across the globe. They want to quantify how many students are … [Read more...] about Global study aims to unpack mental health issues facing university students | The Conversation
Ghana’s premier university, Legon ranks 21st in Africa; KNUST 30th
Ghana’s premier university, Legon ranks 21st in Africa; KNUST 30th: Ghana's premier university, University of Ghana, seems to be losing its popularity on the African continent as it drops further on the University League table. Legon, as University of Ghana is popularly referred to, has been ranked 21st by uniRank in its latest ranking released this year. Read the full … [Read more...] about Ghana’s premier university, Legon ranks 21st in Africa; KNUST 30th
