Free online AI courses offer a helpful starting point, but universities must urgently budget for supervisor training to protect research integrity and properly evaluate postgraduate work.
Health authorities are investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rhodes University in Makhanda, after preliminary water tests detected E. coli and over 100 people reported falling ill.
Final-year Fashion and Textile Design students at Nelson Mandela University have achieved top honours across three major industry competitions.
Nelson Mandela University has unveiled a modern cricket clubhouse at Madiba's Oval, replacing flood-damaged facilities to nurture top sporting talent alongside academic excellence.
With youth unemployment soaring, matriculants and funding bodies like NSFAS must evaluate post-school qualifications by their return on investment. South Africa needs clear graduate earnings data to guide smart career choices.
Higher education and government leaders emphasise that entrepreneurship must become a core economic priority in South Africa, highlighting university-led incubation and funding initiatives transforming students into job creators.
A touching tribute to Professor Adele Moodly, the pioneering academic and first black woman Registrar in Rhodes University's history, celebrating her remarkable legacy in higher education and leadership.