John Higgins
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Dilemma of the humanities
The humanities in South Africa are caught between a rock and a hard place — <b>John Higgins</b> assesses the state of the sector.
Academics need to shout louder if they are to survive
A strict focus on numbers and vocational training is at odds with the findings of research about the value of academic activity.
Too many chiefs
One voice was significantly absent from the conversation at Blade Nzimande’s recent higher education summit — that of chalk-face academics.