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It must dare to invent the future
The recent department of higher education and training report on universities’ research productivity is interesting but it is only part of the picture
The Covid-19 pandemic is frightening, but it has also reminded us that we exist because of the care of other people
Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders
Boundaries at all levels limit the exchange of ideas necessary to resolve complex global problems
The University of Pretoria’s programmes and partnerships aim to ensure appropriate employment opportunities for its students
We need to work together to build a new and equitable pool of services for all South Africans
Community engagement and social responsibility is not an “add on”; it is a core role and responsibility of higher education.
The university is launching four transdisciplinary initiatives to harness knowledge in the 4IR era
The university has 83 (32.5%) women professors out of a total of 255
Graduates need to learn critical, transdisciplinary skills if they are to thrive in the modern workplace
Universal outrage at the Motsoeneng saga should force this gross injustice to be amended.
The laws governing the public broadcaster need urgent review because its failure is a loss for society, writes <b>Tawana Kupe</b>.
Developing countries — and the environment — could benefit greatly from new technology that makes fuel and electricity from waste.
The new Public Service Broadcasting Bill calls for fundamental changes to the broadcasting landscape, but there are calls for it to be reviewed.
After Robert Mugabe goes, Zimbabweans will have to face the fact that they have not enjoyed freedom of expression and a free media to the extent they should have as a modern and…
Professor Tawana Kupe explains why commercial broadcasting is bringing an economic and cultural revolution to Africa. In this surprising celebration of capitalism and market…
Professor Tawana Kupe argues that Jacob Zuma’s cries of "trial by media" are misinformed. The media works on the presumption of reasonable suspicion, not on the legal presumption…
South Africa will commemorate World Press Freedom Day by focusing on community media, explains Professor Tawana Kupe, because it can be the strongest voice speaking truth to power.
Local media are uncritical praise singers of Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, argues Professor Tawana Kupe. Should Manuel’s success not be judged on how his policies are sensitive…
