The University of Eswatini invites applications for the role of Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic) to lead academic transformation, research, and curriculum renewal during a pivotal…
North-West University researchers are pioneering human-based 3D tissue models and organoids to better mimic human biology, accelerate drug discovery, and reduce reliance on…
Talent alone does not guarantee sporting success. North-West University's Centre for Health and Human Performance explains how evidence-based sport science shapes sustainable…
The Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards went to two extraordinary and veteran scholars, Professor Jonathan Jansen and Professor Helen…
The 2026 National Research Foundation (https://www.nrf.ac.za/) (NRF) Awards honoured South Africa’s top researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held on Thursday, 3…
Unisa staff stepped away from their desks for a 4km walk during the annual Health and Wellness Day at the Muckleneuk Campus, highlighting the vital link between employee…
More than 6,000 Unisa students who have completed their studies remain unable to graduate due to outstanding fees. The university is rallying alumni, businesses, and donors to…
The Senate of the University of South Africa strongly condemns xenophobic violence, reaffirming its dedication to Pan-African solidarity, human dignity, and cross-border academic…
Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu examines how casual forms of address, youthfulness, and heritage intersect, exploring how colonialism disrupted African relational identities and why…
A study by Stellenbosch University highlights how practical financial literacy workshops empower small business owners in South Africa, addressing key hurdles like budgeting,…
Ambiguities in South Africa's draft Natural Scientific Professions Bill could threaten academic freedom and university autonomy by blurring the line between professional…
Achieving gender equality in academia requires far more than meeting quotas. From the motherhood penalty to the 'inclusion tax', structural barriers continue to push talented…
The University of the Western Cape is conferring an honorary doctorate on Advocate Adila Hassim SC, honouring her career in public interest litigation, human rights advocacy, and…
African and South African universities face a deepening crisis of legitimacy. To rebuild democratic purpose, institutions must move community engagement from the margins to the…
The passing of Cambridge sociologist Professor Jason Arday marks the loss of an intellectual force who challenged colonial epistemologies and championed Black radical scholarship…
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, reflects on the unique exhaustion faced by black women leaders who are constantly asked to…
While the Madlanga Commission exposes deep rot in SAPS, a parallel crisis of patronage and ethical collapse is silently destroying South African academia. This article argues…
The debate around academic integrity in universities has evolved beyond plagiarism to how institutions should respond to AI. This article explores the challenges of AI detection…
This article explores the complex question of university ownership and governance, arguing that universities are not owned by any single constituency but are institutions held in…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) faces renewed uncertainty after the Pretoria High Court suspended administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula and restored the…
