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The future of teaching and learning: a perspective from the African continent
“We asked our former students how much of the content that we taught them they used in their current work lives. One very prosperous student told us he used just one course unit out of all the...
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Imperfections in the transformation of South Africa’s higher education – Lis...
Deviating from what is considered a norm in the South African higher education system requires conviction and an ability to take a risk that very few leadership teams can afford, or are open to. This...
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Transformation must not become synonymous with instability
The concept of transformation in higher education needs to transform, itself, if it is not to be made synonymous with instability and unsustainability. Universities also need to examine how they manage...
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Can SA universities realise genuine transformation and endure, long-term?
How to achieve transformation without risking sustainability; what defines a university; whether blackness is synonymous with dysfunctionality, and whether black elites are enforcing an educational...
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Will there be a need for universities in future, or not?
Two presentations at the breakaway session of Universities South Africa’s (USAf’s) Teaching and Learning (T&L) Strategy Group triggered an informative discussion at the recent 3rd Higher Education...
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The erosion of academic freedom; Pandor’s call for intellectual integrity in...
At the 3rd Higher Education Conference hosted by University South Africa (USAf), Dr Naledi Pandor, former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa, explored what she called...
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University leaders reflect on the academic freedom discourse
The discussion that followed the address by Dr Naledi Pandor, a politician and the former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the recent 3rd Higher Education Conference, revealed...
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Navigating the intersection of educational technology and ethics; insights...
With technology still shaping the current educational landscape, there has never been a more important time to consider ethical dimensions in developing and implementing technologies in education. A...
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Tshilidzi Marwala’s vision for transformative Higher Education
The plenary session titled The University, its Future and Academic Freedom – A Global Conversation presented a range of perspectives, from a veteran politician advocating for universities to become...
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We need to shift philanthropy in Africa’s favour
Philanthropy has a critical role to play in the future of the university in Africa, more so now than ever, but higher educational leadership cannot take a business as usual approach to seeking...
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Big tech and implications for higher education
Tech giants – particularly Google and Microsoft – have become, in many cases, de facto mediators to fundamental rights such as access to information and the right to education. Professor Tel Amiel...
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Universities must re-model themselves around Artificial Intelligence
Universities may cease to be as relevant as they are today if they don’t change their way of teaching and their curricula in the face of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. This was the view...
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A call for innovation: reimagining artisanship and Work-Integrated Learning...
At a pivotal moment in South Africa’s educational landscape, delegates at the recent Higher Education Conference in Pretoria highlighted the urgent need to rethink the sector’s approach to higher...
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The SA universities’ SDGs study provokes animated response from conference...
The release of the South African Universities – Mapping the Sustainable Development Goals report generated a multitude of responses at USAf’s 3rd Higher Education Conference in Pretoria in October....
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Funding research for impact can transform lives, says NRF executive director
Funding research is not only about handing out money. It is an investment that can extend far beyond the actual qualification it might provide for. This distinction was emphasised in Dr Mbulelo...
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Impactful research case studies must demonstrate societal changes already...
In May 2024, Universities South Africa (USAf) initiated a groundbreaking project to showcase how the 26 public universities it represents are making an impact on society. This call was inviting...
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South Africans can access billions of Euros’ worth of research grants via the...
Universities South Africa’s (USAf’s) 3rd Higher Education Conference in October 2024 revealed that the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has a host of funding opportunities for...
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Innovative teaching approaches could yield most career-ready, entrepreneurial...
Today’s high levels of youth unemployment and increasing graduate unemployability strengthen the business case for more innovative approaches to teaching, if universities are to ensure continued...
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Murimbika’s vision for Higher Education is to transform universities into...
At the October Higher Education Conference of Universities South Africa (USAf), Dr McEdward Murimbika, Director at the University of the Witwatersrand’s (WITS) Centre for Entrepreneurship and New...
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Preparing graduates for an ever-evolving world
The man who prides himself for creating youth-centred brand experiences offered some insightful counsel to universities at the recent Higher Education Conference in October. Mr Ronen Aires, co-founder...
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