France Stratégie, the French government’s arm for national strategies, last week released the first ever comprehensive Report on the state …
VIRTUAL INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN AFRICA
In January 2017, the Virtual Institute for Higher Education in Africa will reopen its digital doors with a new set …
University applicants: facilities ‘more important’ than reputation
Prospective students are becoming less concerned about a university’s academic ranking and reputation when picking a place to study, according …
How to make the most of international HE partnerships
University partnerships have become powerful vehicles for promoting civic and democratic engagement, cultivating international economic development and fostering teacher and …
Chinese university allows students to pick age of lecturers
A university in China is letting students choose the age and personality of their lecturers, according to local reports. Students …
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2016
2015 was an intense year for . What were some of the key issues that dominated the higher education …
China’s path to a “world class” system needs a compass
On October 24, 2015, China’s central government (the State Council) launched the next stage of its campaign for world-class status …
DOCTORAL EDUCATION – NEED FOR MORE RADICAL RETHINKING?
The just-published Doctoral Education in South Africa by Nico Cloete, Johann Mouton and Charles Sheppard reveals new approaches South Africa …
DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AFRICA-EUROPE
As part of efforts to advance legal migration and mobility, an action plan adopted at the recent European Union-Africa Valletta …
MBA, mini-MBA and the ranking of foreign MBA programs
Master of Business Administration, or MBA is the most popular program in preparation for occupying the top positions of the …