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25 avril 2017

Racist attacks – Will African students shun India?

By Maina Waruru. Following what are widely regarded as racist attacks on Nigerian students in India in March, there are concerns that the violence could contribute to making the country a less attractive destination for African students seeking higher education outside the continent. More...

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25 avril 2017

Cyber-security – A critical new academic discipline?

By Sarah Sweeney. The role of technology is rapidly expanding the possibilities of education, but how can African countries harness that potential to transform the educational system overall? Diaspora experts can certainly help, particularly in the field of cyber-security. More...

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25 avril 2017

Putting higher education first

By Sarah Sweeney. African governments must prioritise education and adjust policy accordingly, according to Phillip Clay, professor emeritus and former chancellor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States. More...

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25 avril 2017

Staying connected in the diaspora – A key to development

By Sarah Sweeney. Managing the relationship and defining the obligations on African scholars who pursue studies on other continents is a complex issue with no easy answer, but maintaining some form of connection is widely regarded as important for Africa’s development. More...

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25 avril 2017

Minister calls for less state meddling in universities

By Sarah Sweeney. Kenya’s education minister has called for African governments to pull away from direct management of their country’s universities, saying such meddling is unnecessary and can hinder the development of effective management. More...

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25 avril 2017

Universities forge new partnership with industry

By Reuben Kyama. Kenyan universities, in conjunction with leading industry stakeholders, have launched a digital sustainability platform in an effort to curb the growing skills gap, according to top-ranking officials. More...

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25 avril 2017

Europe-North Africa HE cooperation plan unveiled

By Wagdy Sawahel. In efforts to promote cooperation in science, technology, innovation and higher education, five countries of the Arab Maghreb Union and five European countries have approved a two-year cooperation plan aimed at stimulating economic growth, job creation and social cohesion in the Western Mediterranean region. More...

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25 avril 2017

Universities face seachange over diplomas and doctorates

By Gilbert Nganga. Kenyan universities will be allowed to offer both degrees and diplomas following a policy reversal that has thrown institutions a major lifeline in a tight regulatory environment. More...

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25 avril 2017

World Bank forum calls for private sector to build skills

By Christabel Ligami. The private sector has been called upon to support efforts to create skills and capacity in Africa to contribute to Africa’s transformation and economic growth. More...

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25 avril 2017

Unmasking the doctorate

By Sioux McKenna. The significance of the doctorate has been both overemphasised and underemphasised in dominant conceptualisations, with implications for how we understand the purpose and value of this important qualification. More...

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