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GITIS Professors hold Master Classes for future Actors in Mauritius

The programme was initiated by the Russian Embassy in the republic. Photo: GITIS

Professors from the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS), a partner of TV BRICS, travelled to the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, to conduct a series of master classes on acting, stage speech and stage movement. Participants in the intensive training included students, aspiring actors and teachers looking to deepen their knowledge of theatre arts. The… Continue reading GITIS Professors hold Master Classes for future Actors in Mauritius

Egypt hosts 43,824 African students from 39 countries

This figure represents 44% of all international students in the country. Photo: iStock

Egypt has solidified its position as a key destination for higher education and scientific research in Africa, with 43,824 African students from 39 countries currently enrolled in Egyptian universities. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. This figure represents 44 per cent of all international students in the country, reflecting the… Continue reading Egypt hosts 43,824 African students from 39 countries

Nuclear Education: How Russia and Africa get closer to each other

Nuclear industry specialists exchanged experience at a forum in Moscow. Photo: TV BRICS

The International Youth Forum “Russia-Africa: Nuclear Education – Potential for Successful Regional Development” at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University) brought together 300 experts from 30 countries. The specialists discussed radiation safety in mining, application of artificial intelligence in nuclear medicine, ecobiotechnology, mining, and geological information systems. Pavel Shevtsov, Deputy… Continue reading Nuclear Education: How Russia and Africa get closer to each other

Climbing the Glass Cliff: Why We Must Rally Behind Our New NSFAS Chairwoman

MATRIC RESULTS DEBATE: South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. The writer says while the tradition of publishing of matric results symbolizes transparency and accountability, it takes the psychological toll on learners.

South Africa has a new chairwoman at the helm of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). My esteemed colleague, Dr. Karen Stander, a senior lecturer in the Department of Business Management at Unisa’s College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS), has stepped into a role riddled with complexities. Yet, her appointment, while worth celebrating—also… Continue reading Climbing the Glass Cliff: Why We Must Rally Behind Our New NSFAS Chairwoman

UNISA Academic Dr Karen Stander Appointed New NSFAS Board Chairperson

The University of South Africa (UNISA) has described Dr Karen Stander’s appointment as chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board as an indication that its staff and graduates are among the sought after industry leaders in the country and beyond. Dr Stander, a senior lecturer in UNISA’s College of Economic and Management… Continue reading UNISA Academic Dr Karen Stander Appointed New NSFAS Board Chairperson

Authoritarian Leadership Style and Culture at Universities: A Critical Examination

In recent years, universities have come under scrutiny for adopting an authoritarian leadership style and culture characterised by hierarchy, command-and-control decision-making, and rigid adherence to authority. This leadership, inspired by authoritarian efficiency, poses significant challenges when applied to academic institutions. Universities, as hubs of knowledge and creativity, require leadership styles that align with their unique… Continue reading Authoritarian Leadership Style and Culture at Universities: A Critical Examination

Matric Results Conceal The Submerged Body of an Iceberg

The matric results came out this week: Free State came out tops, and Limpopo was at the bottom. At least that is what we are supposed to read from the percentages in order to be joyous or sad. The debate as usual will continue to focus on trivial things like the reasons why Limpopo is… Continue reading Matric Results Conceal The Submerged Body of an Iceberg

Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025

Children showcase kungfu moves in the suburbs of Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on 5 June 2023. (Photo: Xinhua)

In a quiet training hall in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 8-year-old Amina Mwikali, a student at Githunguri Primary School, executes a perfect horse stance, her determination far outweighing her young age. A rising star in Kenya’s martial arts scene, Mwikali has earned recognition as one of the youngest practitioners to train for senior honours… Continue reading Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025

UNISA Signs Milestone MoU with German University

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE: The first SAMIRA award, the Organisational Excellence in Research Management Award, was a tribute to the monumental, often invisible, architecture that held up UNISA’s vast scholarly ecosystem.

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Fern Universität of Hagen in Germany. The MoU, signed on Monday, 23 September 2024, seeks to strengthen collaboration between the two universities in areas of research, student exchanges, and the joint development of academic programmes, UNISA said in a statement… Continue reading UNISA Signs Milestone MoU with German University

Unisa Holds Strategic Lekgotla to Chart Future Course

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is holding a two-day strategic Lekgotla aimed at reflecting on the institution’s progress towards its strategic goals and charting a path forward for the current academic year and beyond. This year’s Lekgotla, held in Benoni on the East Rand, will prioritize enrollment management, a key area for Unisa, said… Continue reading Unisa Holds Strategic Lekgotla to Chart Future Course