Peter Vale
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Build new communities of knowledge
Spaces need scholars to deliberate in community and pursue crossdisciplinary work.
Market killed the university star
A new book provides a useful critique of the impact the economic-centred society is having on the purpose of higher-education institutions.
May I suggest, Deputy Minister
Peter Vale writes an open letter to focus the new incumbent’s priorities and tasks.
Age is no impediment to doing my job
Mduduzi Manana writes to Professor Peter Vale to say he is committed to delivering quality education in South Africa.
Championing education as we did the World Cup
If we were able to rise to the occasion of football’s greatest spectacle, surely we should be able to focus the same energy in improving education.
Asmal’s biography sheds light on lessons that go unlearned
Kader Asmal’s biography prompts questions about how seriously politicians take higher education.
In search of a common language
A journey Down Under is cause for reflection on the kind of legacy prosperity brings.
A complex life well lived
Accomplished philosopher Paul Cilliers still had his best work ahead of him
Academic luggage unpacked
From home renovations to book sales: A week in the life of a relocated academic.
Academic luggage
Diary of a migration from tranquil Rhodes to seething Jo’burg, by <b>Peter Vale</b>.
The humanities in all of us
It may be time to reinsert the liberal arts curriculum into undergraduate degrees argue <b>J Edward Chamberlin and Peter Vale</b>.
Quiet please, academics advancing
The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study is an enclave for research where scholars can explore ideas, think — and get a good lunch.
Rhodes closure
<b>Peter Vale</b> has been associated with Rhodes University for nearly 40 years. He shares the notes from his diary of his last week there.
Of campuses and crocodiles
“Never fight the crocodile in the water”: the phrase has been much on my own mind since I was asked to join the planning committee…
The human factor
Peter Vale tackles Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande about the neglected sector, humanities.