Africa

Continent’s scholars urged to focus on solving societal problems

University leaders in the Global South talk about post-pandemic opportunities and power shifts

Universities should capitalise on their students as an asset, says UN environment expert

Mamokgethi Phakeng says universities often ‘part of the machine’ that perpetuates white privilege and exploitation of Global South

A Pakistan-based institution saw a new generation of leaders emerge during Covid-19

Wits v-c says that decolonised knowledge must not be sanitised knowledge

Scholar highlights continuing challenges of collaborations with North African state

International collaborations should focus on building institutions rather than individuals, say Adam Habib and Imraan Valodia

The war survivor with multiple degrees from universities around globe discusses her roles as advocate for refugees and for the understanding of Africa in HE

Black Lives Matter protests have reignited debate over the persistence of ‘neocolonial’ structures within discipline

Travel restrictions on Western scholars have shown how African scientists can step up to lead, global health experts believe

African researchers say meeting digitally overcomes cost, distance, social discomfort and environmental damage – but even online, inequalities remain