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10 octobre 2017

A controversial call for decolonisation of maths

By Nicola Jenvey. Formal metaphysical mathematics of the kind currently taught in schools and universities can and should be decolonised and uncoupled from its Western roots, and doing so would make it easier to teach and learn. More...
10 octobre 2017

‘Free higher education requires funds and political will’

By Nicola Jenvey. The concept of #FeesMustFall and the notion that South African higher education should be provided without cost to students has substantial merit in the current environment, but also calls on the government to institute a clear funding model backed by the political will to implement it. More...
10 octobre 2017

HE conference agenda reflects sector’s topical issues

By Nicola Jenvey. The issue of academic decolonisation was a strong feature of the 11th annual University of KwaZulu-Natal Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference held in Durban in late September. More...
10 octobre 2017

UKZN 11th ANNUAL HE CONFERENCE

The University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa hosted the 11th Annual Higher Education Conference from 27-29 September in Durban under the theme “Crises, Contestations, Contemplations and Futures”, expanding its focus this year to include discussions on matters such as governance and leadership in higher education, and possible funding models. More...
10 octobre 2017

Self-taught skills – A wake-up call for education systems

By Blessing Nemadziva. Years ago, a popular Zimbabwean musician, emotional at the joy of receiving an award, confessed that he had dropped out of school to learn to play the guitar under the guidance of an uncle in the city. To date, his achievements in that genre (Sungura) are unmatched. More...
10 octobre 2017

The future of higher education is ‘balanced and inclusive’

By Ochieng’ O Benny. African universities and entire education systems need to embrace 'balanced and inclusive education' to produce forward-looking graduates capable of tackling the continent’s socio-economic challenges and of adapting to changing global trends. More...
10 octobre 2017

US$75 million student accommodation project kicks off

By Tonderayi Mukeredzi. Infrastructure finance house, the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe, has commissioned the construction of student hostels for the state-owned National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, the country’s second largest city. More...
10 octobre 2017

University lecturers unhappy with strike talks outcome

By Tunde Fatunde. The suspension of industrial action by university teachers on the basis of mere promissory notes from the government and a lack of resolution on outstanding issues is proving to be a bitter pill to swallow for members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. More...
10 octobre 2017

University shuts down indefinitely over student protests

By Gilbert Nakweya. The University of Nairobi, Kenya’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, has been shut indefinitely following student unrest over allegations of police brutality. More...
10 octobre 2017

Universities pool resources to fight common diseases

By Christabel Ligami. A new university initiative has been launched targeting health research areas that receive minimal support from international donors in the East Africa region, but have a devastating effect on local populations. More...
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