Phd

There is a growing need for graduates who are equipped to take a multidisciplinary approach to the management of technology, innovation, people and systems

If graduates did not get their qualifications from the list of top 50 universities, 40 of which are in the US, France, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, Canada and Japan,…

Dr Isaac Nape from Wits University is getting accolades from scientists in the field of quantum optics for his team’s groundbreaking technique

My argument is that the doctorate hasn’t changed nearly enough because universities are essentially conservative spaces.

Humanities and social sciences play a major role in defining the character, excellence and values of a robust post-apartheid higher education system

The institute’s story is inspirational – it is founded on the principles of transformative excellence

Academic spaces are unwelcoming to students of colour. We need to be honest in recognising this

The qualification must evolve beyond the niche to better the society in which academics live

A former colleague has been charged with the murder of an arts dean after threatening him

There’s strong evidence that, all things being equal, leading South African universities provide “world class” training at PhD level

The growth of the economy is inextricably linked to scientific advancement, which is why more postgraduate students are needed.

Stellenbosch University PhD students rose to the challenge of presenting their research findings in entertaining ways for a general audience.

The term non-research master’s carries a sniff of deficiency, much like the apartheid notices about non-whites did.

The thrust of a thesis on the ANC and the media seemed not lost on the president, who was by chance at the graduation ceremony.

The UK may be missing out on talented EU research students because of a refusal to pay living costs.