Higher education in Africa
Can the humble fruit fly help create a flourishing African scientific community? A small institute in Kampala is cultivating a regional network of researchers, using an inexpensive lab model based on the fruit fly
15 steps closer to quality higher education in Africa Improving higher education is a complex challenge, but essential to the continent’s development. An expert panel offered these routes to tackling it
Kenya's shuttling lecturers: university shortages are taking a toll In Kenya many lecturers teach at more than one university. Is the government taking the pressure on staff and students seriously?
Live Q&A: What will it take to get better higher education in Africa? As part of a new series, a panel experts will discuss the future of universities on the continent. Join us on Thursday 30 July, 1-3pm BST
Higher education in Africa: Race is an invention A university should help us understand what it means to be a human being, argues outgoing University of Cape Town deputy vice-chancellor Crain Soudien
Higher Education in Africa: Our continent needs science, not aid Kelly Chibale in Cape Town The founder of Africa’s first drug discovery and development centre, Kelly Chibale explains why scientific research is key to unlocking the continent’s potential
Ethiopia's higher-education boom built on shoddy foundations In the last 15 years almost thirty universities have been built in Ethiopia, but the quality of the institutions can’t keep up with this growth
