Impact Rankings 2024: Africa makes a mark African participation doubles, while institutions outside powerhouse of South Africa are becoming more visible By Ellie Bothwell 12 June
‘Where is my country’s next female vice-chancellor?’ Malawi’s first female university president Address Malata reflects on shaking up a male-dominated institution and why having more women on the faculty matters By Jack Grove 31 May
New Cape Town vice-chancellor promises ‘stable leadership’ Mosa Moshabela says he will seek to learn from the challenges faced by his predecessors By Patrick Jack 26 May
South Africa election: ANC ducks higher education challenges Funding problems and corruption dog sector, but ruling party manifesto stays silent By Patrick Jack 19 May
Ghanaian graduates offered extra training to meet industry needs Initiative aims to bridge the gap as education seen as ‘not solving’ Africa’s employment issues By Patrick Jack 11 May
Minister: Stellenbosch refusal to urge Gaza ceasefire ‘is racist’ University insists senate decision to refrain from institutional stance safeguards academic freedom By Patrick Jack 10 May
Anger as South Africa’s landmark black university picks white v-c Scholar claims selection process that led to appointment of Robert Balfour was slanted against internal candidate Vivienne Lawack By Jack Grove 4 May
South African minister resists calls to resign Blade Nzimande clinging on to higher education brief ahead of general election that holds significant peril for ruling ANC-led alliance By Patrick Jack 28 April
Africa Summit: ‘Give academics studios’ to record lectures Effective digital learning requires more than a camera in a classroom, says Ghanaian e-learning leader Eric Appau Asante By Jack Grove 18 April
Africa Summit: v-c says marriage lessons are hit with students Undergraduates at Nigeria’s Covenant University enjoy their classes on how to have a happy marriage, says leader By Jack Grove 17 April
Decolonisation of African universities ‘could reduce brain drain’ Higher education sectors born out of empire fail to meet local skill needs, says professor By Patrick Jack 16 April
Sex harassment law ‘toothless bulldog’ without presidential nod Campus legislation passed by Nigerian senate in July 2020 still waiting for assent By Patrick Jack 15 April