Mark Paterson, Author at The Mail & Guardian

‘White fragility’ is damaging SA universities

Article Mark Paterson - 13 Dec 2019

Academics at a recent meeting called for white liberals to acknowledge they ‘are the problem’

Academics bemoan ‘toxic’ politics

Article Mark Paterson - 30 Aug 2019

Senior university managers say political parties should be banned from campuses, citing a climate of fear

Shaping cities goes beyond student beds

Article Mark Paterson, Leslie Bank & Jean Paul Addie - 18 Jan 2019

Sustainable urban development requires the collaboration of municipalities and the universities to advance social integration

SADC trade deal with EU criticised for not promoting regional economic development

Article Mark Paterson - 20 Sep 2018

Supporters of the pact say its programmes provide assistance that facilitate trade

No tidy truths in the post-colony

Article Mark Paterson - 26 Apr 2018

Recent debate exposes both student activists’ and academics’ blind spots on decolonisation

SADC must be more open about region-building

Article Mark Paterson - 27 Mar 2018

The bloc needs to adopt a more genuinely democratic approach to spreading the word about its work to win broader popular support

Why mere knowledge transfer fails

Article Mark Paterson - 27 Oct 2017

States and academics must collaborate or risk foreign experts taking over policy making

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Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories