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Richard Grove’s study of colonial networks, particularly in India and Australia, revealed the network of meteorological concerns and studies that would eventually bring the El Niño phenomenon to international attention.

Empire and environmentalism: The legacy of a brilliant maverick, Richard Grove

The prolific interdisciplinary scholar who worked on the periphery and challenged Eurocentrism also drew attention to the El Niño phenomenon and global warming concerns in…

Rival education powerhouses such as Britain, Australia and Canada are the biggest beneficiaries, a survey by New Oriental China’s biggest private education provider said. (Getty)

Cambridge University investigates its links to slavery

The two-year project will seek ‘appropriate ways to publicly acknowledge past links to slavery and to address its impact’

“One of my top priorities for 2018 is to prevent misuse of Facebook,” Mark Zuckerberg said on his own Facebook page.

Zuckerberg vows to ‘step up’ as Facebook scandal mushrooms

The social media giant’s chief has announced new steps to rein in the leakage of data outside developers and third-party apps

Punters along the river Cam in front of the colleges of Cambridge University

Private and universities abroad will gain if ours buckle, say vice-chancellors

The children of working class and poorer families will get middling to mediocre quality education, academics warn.

It’s time we had a talk about sex

It’s time we had a talk about sex, say SA schoolkids

Adults’ attitudes to sex education in SA and across the continent are increasing the risk of children falling pregnant and contracting HIV/Aids.

UK explorer to measure depth of Arctic ice cap

A British explorer who was the first man to reach the North Pole solo announced plans on Tuesday to lead an expedition to measure the thickness of the Arctic ice caps. Pen Hadow…