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Mpedi confident in representing Africa in his upcoming role as SG of global university leaders

By Johnathan Paoli University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor Letlhokwa Mpedi has called for the urgent need to rethink talent development in the country as well as the unique challenges faced...

The future of universities at a turning point, says USAf CEO

By Edwin Naidu South Africa’s tertiary education sector is urgently grappling with sustainability challenges amidst sluggish economic growth and the disruptive influence of digitalisation and artificial intelligence on the global job market, as highlighted by Universities South Africa (USAf) CEO Dr Phethiwe Matutu. “In the...

On your marks, get set, write!

By Maryna Besseling Exam time is a stressful time for learners, teachers and parents. Unfortunately, it is not only the matric teachers who are affected by this - examinations...

SA clinches titles at African schools’ football championship

By Johnathan Paoli In an exciting finale to the 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship, South Africa emerged victorious in both the boys' and girls'...

Leaders, not the Constitution, are failing our children

By Edwin Naidu Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane must feel like the Grim Reaper.  Weekly, he expresses sorrow over the death of one learner too many.  Throughout 2024, children have perished in horrific vehicle accidents and incidents...

Empowering engineering students through storytelling

By Anne Hamby, Eric Jankowski, Krishna Palaka and Patrick R. Lowenthal Stories of self-doubt are common among engineering students. That was a key finding of...

University governance update identifies several areas of concern

By Edwin Naidu A recent briefing on the state of governance of higher education institutions in South Africa, particularly focusing on the role and responsibilities...

Clones in the classroom: why universities must be wary of embracing AI-driven teaching tools

By Collin Bjork The university sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is at a tipping point due to chronic underfunding, shifting enrolments and increasing costs from inflation. In...

Rail may be an option to end carnage on our roads

By Edwin Naidu Are there too many vehicles on South Africa’s roads, and how is this affecting the nation? According to Stats SA, there are 12...

South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you

By Ekaterina Rzyankina When most people are asked to picture an engineer at work, they probably imagine a civil engineer in a hard hat at...

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