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Quality review of country’s doctoral programmes points to shortcomings, but most training meets standards

Interim council was created in 2013 but is not yet fully functional

Environment minister Creecy says public pressure prompted department to act

But constant need to justify science expenditure poses a stumbling block, says Phil Mjwara
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Science minister outlines ambition at R&D collaboration network's Portugal summit

Rensburg review: “Rampant corruption” is affecting universities and eroding values

First five winners of SA-Ireland tech challenge tour focus on climate and medical technology

Centenary campaign benefits from network launched last month

Quick guide to the ministerial review of South Africa's higher education, science and innovation landscape

Rensburg review: Universities SA chief Ahmed Bawa weighs in on findings

Rensburg review depicts “chronically siloed” system of HE, science, technology and innovation

Innovation and universities funds and awards to flow from partnership with technology agency

Science minister makes comments after MPs criticise his department for lack of action

Fresh Unesco data places country behind Egypt, Rwanda and Tunisia

Science department says “thinking differently” can free up resources

Only two women among top ten 10 Covid-19 experts given exposure

Three-year project to develop catalysts for aviation industry

Country’s first doctoral tracer study shows that studying further pays off

South Africa’s science minister Blade Nzimande admits to science budget shortfall

Making space for Black and women scientists a priority for science minister

Diplomas in auditing and journalism, degrees in zoology, obstetrics and pathology affected

Fulufhelo Nelwamondo on the difficult choices facing his agency and whether ratings still matter

Platform will help structure IP and commercialisation agreements for young researchers

Tributes to former Council on Higher Education chief Narend Baijnath

The aim of SA-Tied is to move from diagnosis to solutions for economic challenges

Sansa looks to service fees and industry partnerships to fill funding gaps

Mary-Jane Bopape is one of Africa’s few Black women meteorologists

Lis Lange quits as head of teaching and learning with immediate effect

Sibusiso Moyo to replace Eugene Cloete in influential role at top institution

Minister leads mission to the US seeking insights to inform 10-year science plan

Minister, funder mourn loss of South African science champion Ndoni Mcunu

Call for action after disaster kills more than 400 in KwaZulu-Natal

Floating microbiology lab will study Africa’s west coast under local direction

Law professor Barney Pityana blasts attitudes toward academia

Almost 100 scholarships for exchanges at honours, masters and PhD level

Bequest from US-based entrepreneur and alumni David Fine will fund new chair

Chair of ANC's foreign policy committee says US and European actions “polarise and divide”