Palesa Natasha Mothapo
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THE DIALOGUES (latest)
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Unpacking the paper: Softening the Boundaries Between Academia and Research- Funding Agencies
08 August 2026
This paper examines how universities and research-funding agencies can work more closely together so that publicly funded scholarship delivers both rigorous science and tangible benefits for... -
Why does graduate unemployment persist in South Africa?
08 August 2026
South Africa faces a persistent education–employer mismatch where many university programmes produce graduates with strong theoretical knowledge but limited practical skills, while employers...
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THE OPINION (latest)
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Are we turning postdoctoral fellowships into long-term careers?
Friday, 07 August 2026 12:26
The original purpose of postdocs Postdoctoral fellowships were originally intended as a launchpad- a focused, time-bound springboard between completing a PhD and entering a stable, long-term...
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NEWS (latest)
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Global Higher Education Summit to Disrupt Traditional Academic Frameworks in East London
Thursday, 23 July 2026 20:25
EAST LONDON — The International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) has officially unveiled the agenda for its landmark 28th Annual Conference, scheduled to run from 25 to 28 August 2026... -
Shaping The Future: First African Data Science Conference Lands at Wits
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 20:41
JOHANNESBURG — The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) emerged as the focal point of continental digital transformation last month, playing host to the inaugural African Data Science Conference...
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