By David Matthews. Two cohorts of managers, drawn from universities across the country, will study for doctorates in higher education management. More...
20 octobre 2015
19 octobre 2015
Here’s how to measure – and deepen – change in South Africa’s universities
By . Universities should be equitable learning spaces for people of all races, economic backgrounds and genders. In South Africa, creating such spaces – both in higher education and in society more broadly – is happening under the banner of transformation. More...19 octobre 2015
How to rebuild higher education in countries torn apart by war
By . Universities are almost always among the casualties when a country goes to war. Ultimately, they become hotbeds of repression. As conflict deepens, academic freedom is threatened or curtailed. Teachers, researchers and students flee, prompting a brain drain their countries can ill afford. Buildings are bombed. Sometimes entire campuses are destroyed. More...19 octobre 2015
Don’t forget the islands: extending Africa’s boundaries of knowledge
By . Think of Africa and invariably one’s thoughts stop at the shoreline of this vast continent. But the reach of terra firma extends far out into the seas surrounding Africa. To the east and west, far too easily ignored, are scattered groups of islands. More...19 octobre 2015
Community to be common higher education area
The Inter-University Council for East Africa expects the East African Community to be declared a Common Higher Education Area this year, writes Agnes Bateta for East African Business Week. Read more...
14 octobre 2015
2015 EFMD Africa Conference, 29 November-1 December, Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)
The 2015 EFMD Africa Conference will take place in Dar Es Salaam from 29 November to 1 December. The event is being organised by the Management Development Network (EFMD) and will focus on “What’s next for Africa”.
Management education in Africa is undergoing rapid changes. Disruptive technology, the need for quality assurance, international collaboration and the role of business education in shaping the economy, all set new challenges and opportunities for the continent. More information is available on the event website. More...
12 octobre 2015
President announces task team to probe student funding
By Karen MacGregor. South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday announced the creation of a national task team “to explore solutions to short-term student funding challenges”. The decision was taken during a meeting with vice-chancellors and university council leaders increasingly concerned about issues such as student violence, politicisation of campuses and insufficient financial aid. Read more...
11 octobre 2015
A continental quest for scientific independence
By Wachira Kigotho. Africa’s quest for scientific independence is likely to be a long journey on a bumpy road full of potholes, leading to who knows where, taking into account that the continent has no culture of philanthropy and government expenditure on research and development is extremely low. Read more...
11 octobre 2015
Crises over degree recognition, fee hike, student loans
By Gilbert Nganga. When Amos Ngila, a second-year law student at Moi University in Kenya, phoned his father recently to update him on campus events, what he said was so shattering that his dad hung up. The news was that the law school had been closed down, there was an impending tuition fee increase and Ngila was yet to receive his student loan, more than a month into the semester. Read more...
5 octobre 2015
High-level meeting proposes ways to boost universities
By Wagdy Sawahel. Recommendations for strengthening African universities were agreed at a high-level event last weekend, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly meeting to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals. The proposals include promoting student mobility, postgraduate research, centres of excellence and partnerships. Read more...
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