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It is imperative that we break the silence and change the narrative of black women who enter academic spaces.(Hannah McKay/Reuters)

Why do we need doctoral graduates to be able to compete in the global knowledge economy?

There is a growing need for graduates who are equipped to take a multidisciplinary approach to the management of technology, innovation, people and systems

(John McCann/M&G)

OPINION | New UK work visa to exclude graduates from Africa

If graduates did not get their qualifications from the list of top 50 universities, 40 of which are in the US, France, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, Canada and Japan,…

High-dimensional quantum code cracker: ‘I can observe all these fundamental properties of quantum mechanics with simple lasers,’ says Dr Isaac Nape in his Wits lab. (Ihsaan Haffejee)

Savvy scientist’s quantum leap

Dr Isaac Nape from Wits University is getting accolades from scientists in the field of quantum optics for his team’s groundbreaking technique

The dominant model of PhD study in South Africa remains the one-on-one model where a student works with one or two supervisors

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.

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Bonginkosi ‘Blade’ Nzimande celebrates with graduates at the NIHSS Gala evening. The gala dinner coincides with the 200th NIHSS graduate milestone

Humanities reach new milestones

Humanities and social sciences play a major role in defining the character, excellence and values of a robust post-apartheid higher education system

NIHSS reaches new milestones

The institute’s story is inspirational – it is founded on the principles of transformative excellence

(John McCann/M&G)

The academy is riddled with contradictions

Academic spaces are unwelcoming to students of colour. We need to be honest in recognising this

Aspiring students do need to weigh up the costs and benefits of pursuing a doctoral degree. (John McCann/M&G)

What is the real value of a doctoral degree?

The qualification must evolve beyond the niche to better the society in which academics live

Gregory Kamwendo was gunned down after receiving a death threat for testifying in a CCMA case last year. He also helped to uncover qualification fraud at the university. (Thorsten Ochs)

Deadly twist to university dispute

A former colleague has been charged with the murder of an arts dean after threatening him

It is imperative that we break the silence and change the narrative of black women who enter academic spaces

Foreign doctorates are attractive ― but don’t write off homegrown PhDs

There’s strong evidence that, all things being equal, leading South African universities provide “world class” training at PhD level

Research platforms: The Agulhas II research vessel

PhDs hold key to SA’s development

The growth of the economy is inextricably linked to scientific advancement, which is why more postgraduate students are needed.

Some Muslim women struggle to exercise their Islamic identity in a public space.

New voices in science in 2012

Stellenbosch University PhD students rose to the challenge of presenting their research findings in entertaining ways for a general audience.

Revisiting the purpose of a master’s

Revisiting the purpose of a master’s

The term non-research master’s carries a sniff of deficiency, much like the apartheid notices about non-whites did.

Poor funding for PhD students

The UK may be missing out on talented EU research students because of a refusal to pay living costs.

Ethiopia’s plan to produce PhDs

Could a country that has produced fewer than 100 PhDs in the past 50 years turn into a research powerhouse in a decade?