The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) says it is continuing to engage with the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on matters relating to the appointment of accounting authority members at Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). In a statement on Wednesday, the department said the audit process on the matters raised by the Auditor-General has not yet concluded, and...

The University of Cape Town's legal battle with vice-chancellor Prof Mosa Moshabela has intensified, with his lawyers accusing the university council of effectively holding him "hostage" by failing to hand over an investigation report at the centre of his high court challenge. Moshabela's legal team told the Western Cape high court on Tuesday that the council and university registrar had failed...

South Africa's agricultural skills development agency says it wants to expand opportunities for young people in the sector as the country grapples with widespread food insecurity and youth unemployment. AgriSETA chief executive Fanny Phetla told the Mail & Guardian this week that the agency was determined to create opportunities for social, economic and employment growth in agro-enterprises...

A 21-year-old CPUT chemical engineering student appeared in the Bellville Magistrate's Court charged with a knife attack on a fellow student in her room at the South Point, The Orchard, student residence in Belhar. Katlego Kgaswane was remanded in custody and will appear again on Friday. Several students attended court in support of the victim, who is a fellow mechanical engineering student, only...

University of Cape Town (UCT) post-graduate student Nico Pampier, who is studying educational technology, is working with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to help shape international conversations about AI, open education and the future of higher education. Pampier is a student co-ordinator in an international fellowship linked to the UNESCO UNITWIN...

Some 70 years ago a seed was planted in little Dolly Nonthuzelo Nyasulu as she watched with fascination midwives deliver babies and sat with them as they talked about birthing stories. This week Nyasulu, 82, reaped the fruits when she graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health from the University of KwaZulu-Natal looking at a Family-Centred Postnatal Care Approach in rural...

Former president Jacob Zuma shared a rare glimpse of his more personal side as he watched his granddaughter, Mpilo Zondi, graduate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Zuma was among those gathered in the audience during UKZN's Spring Graduation ceremony, proudly watching as Zondi crossed the stage to receive her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree. She majored in Development Studies and...

Despite its instability, characterised by suspensions, dismissals and resignations, the University of Fort Hare's vice-chancellor position has attracted more than 40 applications. The recruitment process comes as suspended Professor Sakhela Buhlungu's term comes to an end in January. Buhlungu's tenure had not been smooth. He led an...

Standard Bank and Stellenbosch University are exploring an answer through a new framework designed to guide the responsible adoption of AI in business. Combining the bank's financial and industry expertise with the university's strengths in data science, computational thinking and ethics, the collaboration aims to help...

Bloemfontein social work students are using a three-day community campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, with a focus on recognising possible warning signs and encouraging families to seek medical attention early. Gift Ramokhoase, one of them, said the biggest message they want the Bloemfontein community to take away...

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies could deepen inequality, weaken data sovereignty and allow African knowledge to be controlled by others. Speaking at the HSRC Annual Conference 2026, board chairperson Professor Xoliswa Mtose said...

A University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) graduate has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of translating South African Sign Language (SASL) into speech in real time. The vision? Akhil Hansrajh hopes to help address communication barriers faced by people who are hard of hearing. Hansrajh developed the SASL-to-Speech...

Wits aeronautical engineering students could soon gain greater access to specialised aerospace training in France through a new four-year partnership between the University, Airbus Southern Africa and French aerospace institute ISAE-SUPAERO. The three institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening...

At the remarkable age of 82, Dr Dolly Nontuthuzelo Nyasulu has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), proving that age is no barrier to learning and the pursuit of a lifelong dream. "I feel incredibly good and very excited," said Nyasulu. "I still can't believe that I...

The University of Pretoria (UP) and York Timbers have strengthened their long-standing partnership around the York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engineering through a long-term extension of their agreement. The agreement was ceremonially reaffirmed at the Timber Construction Conference at UP's Future Africa Campus. Prof Elma van...

The Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) and the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, acting through the LINK Centre, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in capacity building, applied research, knowledge exchange and policy and regulatory development for the ICT...

The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has secured the honour of hosting the U6+ Consortium of African Universities International Conference in 2028, positioning the University at the centre of one of Africa's most significant higher education collaborations. The achievement was confirmed during the 10th U6+ Consortium of African...

Durban University of Technology (DUT) has officially launched the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework, which is anchored in five core values: transparency, honesty, integrity, respect and accountability. These values are further supported by the principles of fairness, professionalism, commitment, compassion and excellence. DUT...

As part of its ENVISION2030 strategy, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is committed to producing adaptive graduates who contribute meaningfully to the development of the region, South Africa and the world. Through sport, the University continues to promote discipline, leadership, teamwork and resilience, while supporting...

CPUT has achieved significant national recognition through the 2026 National University Teaching Awards (NUTA), with two Faculty of Education academics, Dr Kobie Meiring and Dr Adrienne van As, named among this year's winners. Meiring and Van As's team are to receive a Group Teaching Award amongst the six winners of the 2026...

The Chinua Achebe Auditorium at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)'s library bristled with energy on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, as audiences of all ages gathered to listen to legendary musician Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse reflect on his remarkable musical journey. Mabuse was joined by Professor Siphiwo Mahala, Acting Director of the...

The Johannesburg Business School (JBS), through its Centre for African Business and Internationalisation (CAB), in partnership with Amila Africa, launched its seven-part webinar series, "Doing Business in Africa: Perspectives from the Leaders Building the Continent", on 10 September 2026. The series brings together business leaders...

North-West University (NWU) law student Tshepiso Given Mabitsela is preparing to take his leadership journey to the international stage after being selected to represent South Africa in Turkey. Tshepiso will serve as an official delegate at the Istanbul International Model United Nations (IIMUN) conference from 24 to 27 September...

Nelson Mandela University students and staff recently joined forces to raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV), promote open dialogue and strengthen efforts to create safer campus and residence communities. The University's Anti-GBV Picnic, held at Bird Street Campus under the theme "Let's Spring Up for Change", encouraged...

In the world of South African tertiary rowing there are few individual accolades bigger than the Ian Maxwell Trophy for strategic coxing. University of Fort Hare rowing president Isolethu Mona can now count himself among its illustrious recipients. This comes after the coxswain, who has represented South Africa, inspired the men's...

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) were among South Africa's leading academics honoured at the National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards in Gqeberha on 3 September 2026, recognised for research that is expanding the boundaries of knowledge while helping shape a more inclusive and impactful future. The annual NRF...

Rhodes University is hosting the Ulwimi noLwazi workshop series in September 2026, bringing together academics from across the institution to grapple with a policy implementation challenge that has occupied African language scholars: how multilingualism can be embedded in teaching and learning, including how terminology is built...

Rhodes University and the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) have launched a peer-led Student Ambassador Programme to tackle risky drinking on campus, formally inducting a new cohort of ambassadors who will now carry harm-reduction messaging into residences, dining halls and student societies. The programme places the responsibility...

Research capacity must move beyond producing scientific knowledge to ensuring that discoveries are translated into innovations, implemented in real-world settings and ultimately improve people's lives. Those were the sentiments shared by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) President and CEO Prof Ntobeko Ntusi at the...

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is strengthening its research profile by recognising emerging academics whose work shows the potential to make a sustained contribution to knowledge and healthcare. Among them is Prof Tshiamo Ramalepa, an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing Science, who has recently...

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is strengthening its contribution to pharmaceutical research and innovation through the work of Dr Pedzisai Makoni, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the School of Pharmacy, whose research, postgraduate supervision and external scientific engagements...

Stellenbosch University (SU) continues to strengthen its global academic standing. According to the 2026 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) released on Tuesday 15 September, SU is one of the best higher education institutions in the world in the subjects Ecology and Communication. In the latest edition of...

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Operations, Dr Azwitamisi Shadrack Nthangeni, recently conducted a routine oversight visit to the Tshwane University of Technology's Mbombela Campus, where he engaged with Campus Rector Dr Ndiadivha Sikhweni. The visit centred on assessing the state of campus infrastructure, identifying operational...

In March 2026, in my capacities as Head of the Department of Social Work at the University of the Free State (UFS) and President of the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions, I co-chaired a symposium on a troubling paradox: unemployed social work graduates in a country confronted by profound social...

When the sun rises over South Africa's open roads, it is doing more than lighting the way for TUT's SunChaser 4. For the students and staff behind the solar car, every kilometre is a chance to put months of engineering, testing and problem solving to work. The Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the...

Known for his thought-provoking commentary on legal, educational, and societal issues, Mr Xolo Songca has built a strong following on TikTok, where he has amassed more than 250 000 followers and four million likes. A two-time award-winning author of The African Code and The Caucasian Fallacy, Songca will add another milestone to...

University of Fort Hare (UFH) Student Governance and Leadership Development practitioner Katleho Lechoo has been elected to the South African Football Association (SAFA) National Executive Committee (NEC), to become one of the youngest members to serve on the national football administration structure. Lechoo, who serves as Acting...

The University of the Free State (UFS) has made its mark in university esports, with student gamer Kananelo Mohlabane through to the EAFC semi-finals of the Varsity Esports competition in Pretoria in October. Esports has been an official sporting code at the university since the beginning of 2025, and interest among students is...

The students graduated during an official ceremony on 31 July 2026 and returned to South Africa on 01 August 2026 after completing the intensive one-month international academic programme. Representing UMP were Bonginkosi Innocent Hlatshwayo, a PhD candidate; Cebolenkosi Michael Mkhize, a Master's student; Molatela Merriam...

The awards - Best Waste Management Institution, Best Exhibition and Green Institution of the Year (Newcomer) - recognise the University's student-led innovation and commitment to sustainability. The UMP Green Campus Initiative (GCI) was established in 2025 under the leadership of the Student Housing Unit and the guidance of...

A University of the Western Cape (UWC) delegation, led by Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Robert Balfour, has begun a visit to the University of Missouri System to deepen institutional collaboration and identify practical opportunities in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, health sciences and food security. The first day in...

Africa does not lack young people with the talent, ideas and ambition to transform health. What remains in short supply are the pathways that allow them to turn that potential into influence, sustainable innovation and dignified work. This challenge lies at the heart of Healthy Futures South Africa (HFSA), the University of Cape...

Refiloe Legodi, a lecturer in the subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU), presented her research at the Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium that took place in August at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria. Her presentation, titled "Ubuntu in action: Strengthening learner mental health through...

The University of South Africa (Unisa) Law Clinic recently hosted a delegation from the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) for a benchmarking engagement focused on clinical legal education, institutional governance and access to justice. The visit formed part of UMP's preparations as the university explores the establishment of a Law...

At a time when women continue to face barriers to leadership worldwide, 20 women from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have taken a significant step towards shaping the future of higher education and society by successfully completing the Women in Leadership Programme offered through Wits Business School (WBS). Their...

Innovation that responds to real-world challenges will take centre stage as two Walter Sisulu students prepare to represent the institution at the national Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Innovarsity Competition in November. Mawande Nene, a third-year Public Management student from Komani Campus, and Ulenda...

Reasons to be Proud -#R2bP: Chanté Mulder added another string to her international sports bow by placing third overall at the World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa recently. The 19-year-old from Gqeberha, also formidable in track and field, achieved the feat in the 69kg junior category at Sun City, her third appearance...

Twenty-seven Egyptian universities and higher education institutions have been included in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects, up from 25 in last year's edition, the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research said on Thursday. The number of subject-level entries for Egyptian institutions also rose to...

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) spent about GH¢ 600 million in the implementation of its portfolios this year, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the SLTF, Dr Saadija Shiraz, has said. The portfolios included the Students' Loan, Students Loan Plus, allowance to teacher trainees, no academic fees and free tertiary education...

The University of Ghana (UG) has released its undergraduate admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year. The University has advised applicants to check their admission status through its official admissions portal. In a notice issued by the Director of Academic Affairs, Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, the university cautioned applicants...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology waiting to transform the world. It is already changing how we work, communicate, learn, create and make decisions. Yet universities, which are expected to prepare society for this transformation, appear to be moving too slowly. In Kenya, this should be a serious concern. Young...

The construction of the proposed Nyamira University is taking shape, with works expected to be complete by February next year. The institution is expected to admit pioneer students next year once legal and administrative processes are complete, Kisii University Vice-Chancellor Nathan Ogechi said. "There has been significant...

The Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) has introduced a biometric paperless system for its loan contract signing exercise. Under the new system, students present their National Identity Cards and scan their fingerprints, which are then verified through a device linked to the National Registration Bureau (NRB)...

Mozambican musician and ethnomusicologist Moreira Chonguiça will be honoured by the School of Communication and Arts at Eduardo Mondlane University in recognition of his contribution to Mozambique's cultural identity and his role in sharing the country's rich heritage with the world through jazz. The ceremony will take place on...

Namibian universities, researchers and government agencies should strengthen local expertise in satellite data, crop monitoring and digital mapping to reduce long-term dependence on foreign technology providers, according to author Siddhartha Tiwari. Tiwari, an academic, technologist and researcher, is one of the authors of...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has begun plans to introduce critical thinking and life skills into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to align the admission test with changing demands in higher education. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the...

Having spent about three decades working in a public university, Prof. Clement Olusegun Kolawole, moved to a private university, Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, as acting Vice Chancellor before becoming the substantive VC. In this interview, he shares his experience and the difference between working in a public university and...

Rwanda's Higher Education Council has clarified new admission requirements for undergraduate programmes, while granting a one-year transition period to candidates who completed secondary school under the previous grading system. In a public notice issued on Thursday, September 17, HEC said the requirements will apply to students...

A TOTAL of 1 253 students from nine vocational training centres in Manicaland graduated this morning at Magamba Vocational Training Centre. The third annual graduation for the province's nine vocational training centres was described as Manicaland's skills revolution. Youth, Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training...

A TOTAL of 2 570 graduands are set to graduate at the 32nd National University of Science and Technology (NUST) graduation ceremony. A total of 1 362 males are graduating, while 1 208 females are receiving their certificates. The total number of graduands from NUST-affiliated institutions is 212, while the number of students...

Neda Mohammad Nadeem, the Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, has told Kabul University students to focus on their studies and refrain from political activities and groups. The Taliban Ministry of Higher Education said in a statement on Thursday, September 17, that Nadeem made the remarks during a welcoming and university...

The admission tests of 21 public universities for the 2026-27 academic session under the General, Science and Technology cluster will begin on March 19. The B Unit (Humanities) examination will be held on March 19, whilst the C Unit (Business Studies) and D Unit (Architecture) examinations will take place on March 20. The A Unit...

For this year's incoming class at Quebec's three English-language universities, learning French is becoming part of their undergraduate experience. Under an agreement struck with the Quebec government in June, undergraduate students at McGill, Concordia and Bishop's University who begin their studies in fall 2026 or later will be...

ShanghaiRanking, a higher education consultancy, released the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026 on Tuesday, listing 57 subjects across natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences, and social sciences. In total, around 2,000 universities from 96 countries and regions are featured in the list's 2026...

China's urban youth unemployment rose last month, as a record influx of university graduates struggles to find work in a job market weighed down by weak domestic demand and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence. The jobless rate for those aged 16 to 24, excluding students, rose to 18.9 per cent in August from 17.9 per...

In an important step towards strengthening international engagement and academic cooperation, the University of Limassol (UoL) and the University of Crete (UoC) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation at a ceremony held on August 26, 2026, in the Senate Chamber at the Gallos Campus in Rethymno. The Memorandum establishes a broad...

Women have steadily increased their participation in universities and the formal labor market in the Dominican Republic, according to statistics released this Thursday by the Central Bank, the Social Security Treasury (TSS), and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt). Data from the Continuous National...

Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to accelerate work on a memorandum of understanding on higher education cooperation, Indonesia's Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto said. About 11,000 Indonesian students currently study in Malaysia, underscoring close educational ties and the importance of expanding...

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday called on graduates of the American University of Kurdistan (AUK) to take leadership, uphold ethical values and contribute to the future development of the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani made the remarks during AUK's graduation ceremony for the Class of...

The transformation of higher education goes beyond the adoption of new technologies, methodologies, or teaching tools. It requires creating opportunities for educators, researchers, and institutions to engage in continuous learning, exchange experiences, reflect on their practices, and collectively generate knowledge. In a context...

Pokhara University has called for applications through open competition for the appointment of deans in four faculties. The university has sought applications from qualified and interested candidates for the vacant dean positions in the faculties of Management, Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Health...

The University of Rawalpindi (UoR) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three leading universities in Türkiye to expand academic cooperation, research collaboration, student and faculty mobility, and cultural exchange between Pakistan and Türkiye. The agreements were signed by Dr. Muhammad Abubakar, Chairman Board of...

The FSB and administrators at universities and research institutes are pressuring scholars who signed an anti-war letter in 2022, as well as employees whose names appeared in a leaked database of Smart Voting users, according to T-invariant. University and research institute employees across Russia told the outlet that scholars are...

Kookmin University has signed an agreement with Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT) to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and software education, research and industry-academia programs. The university said Wednesday that the agreement was signed Sept. 10 during a visit to its Seoul campus by TUIT...

A total of 354 cases of applicants who were unable to submit their early admission applications due to the "system failure" incident during the early admission application period have been finally rescued. Three cases were identified as having applied after reviewing the competition rates during the extended application period. The...

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that universities have a moral responsibility to prevent and control ragging and ensure that students subjected to such incidents have confidence in the investigative procedures in place. She made the remarks at a meeting of the Subcommittee on Higher Education, convened under the...

The United Arab Emirates, represented by Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, participated in the 26th meeting of the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting...