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The human factor

Peter Vale tackles Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande about the neglected sector, humanities.

Beyond the talk of the deaf

Social science is the missing link in our development approach as a changing society, argues Mamphela Ramphele.

When bubbles burst

There are lessons to be learned from the global financial crisis, both for ourselves and the global business school community, writes Eon Smit.

Having a midlife focus

Doing a PhD was nowhere in journalist Glenda Daniels's 'life plan' -- but now she's hooked.

Engineering for health

Being a mechanical engineer by training, I like to use artificial limbs, replacement heart valves and implants as examples of biomedical engineering.

Postgrads key to SA's prosperity

South Africa has a long history of postgraduate education, but much of it has historically served one community.

An academic first for Africa

Reducing the risks of natural disasters comes from a surprising source -- academia. Ailsa Holloway explains.