A research article by Wandisile Mdepa and Lullu Tshiwula examining the role higher education could play in spurring economic growth and reducing rural poverty in South Africa. Click here to read and download the article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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“PhDs: The Tortuous Truth” (2019)
A research article published by Science exploring global doctoral STEM education. The article focuses on many pressing issues confronting graduate deans and program directors including mental health, harassment and bullying, LGBTQ+ inclusiveness, and diversity. Read the full article here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Enhancing Diversity at The American University in Cairo: Graduate Recruitment in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Adham Ramadan The American University in Cairo (AUC), established in 1919, represents the premier English language institution of higher education in Egypt, and the only example of American Liberal Art higher education institution with well-recognized graduate programs and a graduate student body of about 1000. It has had diversity representing not only a strategic […]
Promoting Access for Refugees to Graduate Education at The American University in Cairo
By Adham Ramadan Political upheavals in the MENA region over the past decade have led to a substantial refugee population with significant regional and global impacts. While some of the regional conflicts would need years to be resolved, for others, the repatriation of refugee populations will continue to be a challenge for years to come. […]
Draft Policy Framework for the Internationalisation of Higher Education in South Africa
A South African government policy white paper discussing the promise of internationalization in the South African higher education system and suggesting possible policy tools to make South African universities more global. Read and download the full white paper here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Decolonizing the School Curriculum for Equity and Social Justice in South Africa
An academic journal article by Lazarus Lebeloane about the importance of curriculum decolonization as a first step in promoting larger social justice and equity. Read and download the full article here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER)
Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) is a Canadian digital resource advocating for educational programs for displaced persons. The website features research, advocacy resources, and student success stories. Visit the site here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Proceedings from the 12th Annual Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education
Proceedings from the 2018 CGS/ETS Global Summit, which was held at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. The conference featured panel presentations by leading experts in graduate education from around the world on topics related to improving diversity and inclusiveness in global graduate education. The proceedings can be found here and more information on […]
Metrics of Diversity: An International Framework
Suzanne T. Ortega With adoption of Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the U.N. issued a global call for action to increase and equalize access to higher education. One hundred and ninety-three member nations committed to the following principle: “We commit to providing inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels – […]