Mauritius v-c: peace is good, but it can be barrier to innovation Leader says that desire to maintain tranquillity can deter islanders from pushing ideas to ‘breaking point’ By Ellie Bothwell 21 December
Nine out of 10 academics in Arab world ‘want to emigrate’ Survey respondents cite concern over lack of funding, difficulty of international travel and bureaucracy By Matthew Reisz 6 December
When recruiting in Africa, you’re either too early or too late – or both International student recruitment in sub-Saharan Africa is a long game prone to political disruption, says Anna Esaki-Smith By Anna Esaki-Smith 26 November
Interview with Léonce Ndikumana Anti-corruption economist discusses his humble upbringing in Burundi, his five months in solitary confinement, and how his work is shaping global policy By Paul Basken 7 November
Compulsory doctorates are not a cure for Ghana’s academic malaise Time, money, planning and monitoring are key to improving standards, say Eric Fredua-Kwarteng and Samuel Kwaku Ofosu By Eric Fredua-Kwarteng 14 October
Conflict researchers fear loss of influence from rise of populism Researchers need to find more indirect ways of promoting peace in an age of nationalism, conference hears By Matthew Reisz 14 September
World Academic Summit: AI expertise ‘an asset’ in fight against mobility restrictions Universities also warned that lack of diversity in AI is leading to missed opportunities to solve important problems By Ellie Bothwell 12 September
‘Substantial gaps’ in African education research Inadequate funding and lack of interregional collaboration hindering much-needed scholarship, report says By Anna McKie 9 August
A case for keeping Africa-themed conferences in Africa Such events could help close the networking gap between African scholars and global research communities, says Fife Ogunde By Fife Ogunde 13 July
Michael Brown, 1938-2019 Tribute paid to internationally renowned South African chemist By Matthew Reisz 27 June
‘Positive signs’ but slow progress on South African diversity Pretoria’s new vice-chancellor says ‘co-creating’ institutional cultures was critical for a diverse academy By Anna McKie 12 June
Academic uses film to raise plight of Sierra Leone diamond miners Researcher hopes showing at United Nations will spur further action to help the most disadvantaged artisans By Matthew Reisz 7 June
