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September 21, 2020

What can be done to better support women pursuing their PhDs in Africa

Anne M. Khisa, PhD, African Population and Health Research Center

Fellowships should recognise that women may have different responsibilities when it comes to domestic chores and care of the family. This influences their academic opportunities and career choices.

Getting more women involved in science is good for everyone. Stock photo/Getty Images

June 9, 2020

Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers

Barbara Tiedeu, Université de Yaounde 1

A number of programmes now exist that are helping to close the gender gap in African science, technology, engineering and maths.

Women have to push through barriers to access higher education. XiXinXing/Shutterstock

November 3, 2019

Gender inequality in education is still an issue in Kenya and South Africa

Beatrice M’mboga Akala, University of Johannesburg

Women face a number of socio-economic challenges that make it harder for them to access higher education.

South Africa’s labour market is more favourable to men than to women. The 4IR may widen the gap. Sunshine Seeds/Shutterstock/Editorial use only

August 5, 2019

The fourth industrial revolution risks leaving women behind

Rachel Adams, Human Sciences Research Council

The world of the fourth industrial revolution looks set to be one dominated by forms of knowledge and industries – like science and technology – that have long been dominated by men.

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