Nurseries for leaders of integrity

Article Abstract:

Universities are becoming increasingly aware that they have an important role to play in development. It is now time to consider how universities nurture and tailor the leadership potential of their students. In particular, universities should use the power of education to address the confusion about ethics which is so widespread in modern society. Higher education cannot afford to remain silent about the most important issues in today's world if it is to be seen as worthy of funding.

Social aspects, Analysis, Universities and colleges, Column, Education policy, Higher education and state

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Watch out for scavengers

Article Abstract:

The emergence of a knowledge economy and the advent of new communication technologies have had a great impact on the global higher education sector. Private sector providers have entered the market, while learning has become more interactive and distance-learning has taken off.

Innovations, Education, Higher

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In praise of the write stuff

Article Abstract:

An annual international festival of writers, held at the University of Natal, Durban, South Africa, involves a variety of well-known writers reading extracts from their books. They are also expected to visit local schools.

Authors, Writers, Novelists, Fairs and festivals, Durban, South Africa

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