Sioux Mckenna
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The model of PhD study at South African universities needs to change
My argument is that the doctorate hasn’t changed nearly enough because universities are essentially conservative spaces.
Class and social capital affect university students
People’s experiences of accessing and succeeding in higher education are affected by their social standing
Why developing countries are particularly vulnerable to predatory journals
Academics in the developing world have become a favourite target for these journals, and many seem to be falling into the trap
Steer clear of consultants’ conventions
Academics are being offered fantastic freebies to attend dubious conferences at luxurious venues.
A question of excellence
We need to scrutinise the ideological baggage of some favourite academic words.
Universities get a bad haircut
The Higher Education Summit in Cape Town in April addressed concerns about the poor performance of the higher education system.