Why calling for a new climate deal isn’t such a bad idea
US President Donald Trump’s call to renegotiate the Paris Climate Accord is a fresh opportunity to craft a binding and enforceable agreement.
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Sexual equality in schools: how to make rights on paper a daily reality
Sexual equality should not be mere letters and words in laws. Rather, people - in this case student teachers - must understand sexual equality as a lived reality.
Universities can do much more to recognise and plan for risks
Risk has to do with uncertainty; people struggle to conceptualise and manage that which they're unsure about. This is true in the higher education sector, too.
We can learn a lot from disasters, and we now know some areas don’t recover
Rebuilding small communities on the same site in the same way seldom works. It’s not about getting back to where you were, but rather grasping the opportunity to create a more resilient place.
Explainer: how South Africa’s first private prosecutions unit will work
Even though private prosecutions have been allowed in South African for almost 100 years, they are fairly rare and there has been only one known successful private prosecution.
Why South Africa should redefine disability to include infertility
South Africa lacks a clear definition of disability – and its limited view of who should be regarded as having a disability in the labour market is at odds with international practice.
Cut down on salt this festive season by finding healthy alternatives
Reducing the amount of salt one consumes over the summer holidays is important to maintaining long term health.
University transformation: the wrong research questions are being asked
If researchers pose the right questions about transformation, this can lead to better answers, stronger policies and, ultimately, real change.
How universities can use language as a force for fundamental change
Universities pay too little attention to the knowledge and experiences that students bring to their institutions from different cultures and backgrounds.
How music-inspired free play can nurture creative young minds
The value of music-inspired play in early childhood should never be underestimated.
The science of groundwater sampling needs a dose of honesty
Some water researchers are ignoring the evidence offered by sampling if it doesn't fit their preconceived notions. But science should always be honest and open.
Leave for surrogate parents in South Africa: no time for baby steps
South African law requires surrogate mothers to hand infants to their legal parents without undue delay. But it doesn't provide leave for these parents to care for their infants. That is set to change.
Sept destinations pour découvrir l’Afrique grandeur nature
Guinée, Cameroun, Cap-Vert, Gambie, Niger, RDC, Éthiopie... Une promenade sauvage sur le continent africain en sept étapes.
From the club to the classroom: all that jazz is good for the kids
Many middle-class parents buy classical CDs because it is supposed to make their kids clever. But a jazz-loving academic has started using her favourite genre in early childhood learning.
State of the Nation address: what Zuma needs to tell South Africa
The general loss of faith in the economy is the most important issue President Zuma must address. More radical social and economic transformation, with emphasis on land reform will be most critical.
South Africa wants to regulate traditional healers – but it’s not easy
Newly proposed regulations in South Africa that would change the way traditional healers operate have come under fire.
How scuba diving is warding off threats to its future
Africa has a number of excellent scuba diving sites, but these must be maintained sustainably to keep attracting different divers.
Why millions chose Africa as their safari destination
Safaris are a major tourist attraction for those travelling to Africa - and visitors are spoiled for choice on the continent.
From Hemingway to Blixen: why Africa still attracts hunters
Hunting remains a controversial pastime. But that hasn't stopped it attracting hunters wanting to track Africa's wide array of wild animals.
Take a walk on the wild side: seven lesser known and ‘green’ spaces in Africa
There are several relatively unknown eco-friendly locations in Africa that adventure-seeking tourists would find delightful.
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MRC Unit Director: Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, North-West University
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Research Director, North-West University
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Research Professor, Faculty of Education Sciences, North-West University
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Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, North-West University
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Professor of Law, North-West University
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Extraordinary Professor of Economic Policy, North-West University
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Professor of Tourism Management, North-West University
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Porous Media Scientist and Lecturer, North-West University
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Manager Centre for Applied Risk Management (UARM) and Associate Professor Risk Management, North-West University
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Professor of Tourism, North-West University
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Professor of Tourism Management and Economics, North-West University
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Professor in Tourism, North-West University
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Lecturer: Criminal Law, North-West University
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Professor at the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, North-West University
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Lecturer in Regional Environmental Law, North-West University