University
[LISTEN] Here's how to prevent students from dropping out
Education expert Nola Payne says university dropout rates remain a concern and that many students were not making it to their third and fourth years.
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[WATCH] 92-year-old graduates from university, keen to keep studying
Annie Dillard (92) has graduated from university and is set to receive her Associate of Arts degree, showing that you are never to old to study.
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[LISTEN] Careers that don't require a degree
In light of the current issues around student registration, some experts argue that there is too much emphasis put on degree studies.
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These are the world’s best ‘new’ universities
Six of the top 10 universities in the list are based in Asian countries – Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea.
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NSFAS: We have funded over 300,000 students for 2017
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has funded more than 300,000 students for tertiary education.
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University entrance limited, what other options are there?
Dr Felicity Coughlan says that people should consider private universities as an alternative to public universities.
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First-year university applicants in for disappointing 2017
Universities South Africa says most tertiary institutions have seen too many applicants this year and insufficient space.
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Lobby group heads to court over Maties' language policy
Gelyke Kanse is demanding that the University of Stellenbosch review its language policy again.
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UJ believes small group is responsible for arson attack
The university will start making alternative arrangements for graduation and mid-year exams.
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OPINION: How political interference keeps hurting Africa’s universities
Ibrahim Oanda says political interference in Africa’s universities is not new.
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#FeesMustFall activists planning 'next move'
Activists from universities across SA were in a meeting all day discussing their plan of action.
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TUT's Soshanguve campuses to re-open next month
TUT's Willa de Ruyter says the institution will be using the time to resolve various issues
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NWU: Concerns over students caught in leadership battles, violent protests
SRC president Prince Motaung says the violent protests on campus have been difficult for first-year students.
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NW University closed indefinitely after burning of Science Centre
Students have been told to go home by the North West University after a building was set alight on Wednesday night during a violent demonstration. The institution has been closed indefinitely whilst the damage is being assessed.
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TUT students urged to resume lectures
Tshwane University of Technology's Willa de Ruyter says the situation on campus has returned to normal.
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Progressive Youth Alliance calls on students to return to class
Leaders of various groups have all gathered at Luthuli House calling for an end to student protests.
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#FeesMustFall: Universities finalise outstanding issues
Universities across the country spent the day finalising outstanding issues with students.
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The day fees 'fell'
Running battles broke out between protesters and police in and around Union Buildings following today's mass march against university fee hikes.
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Zuma convenes meeting with student, university leaders
Thousands of students have gathered on the lawn below the Union Buildings.
