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Expression of Interest on IFC project to conduct a student success explorative research study
The Council on Higher Education’s Reconceptualizing Learning And Teaching (RELATE) Project requires a consultant to research the notion of student success within the context of private higher education…
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Communiqué 1 of 2025 - Public comment on further principles and processes related to IQA Functionality in the QAF
Please find our latest Communiqué 1 of 2025, a call for public comment on further principles and processes related to IQA Functionality in the QAF. Access and download the full Communiqué and the Template for…
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Call for Nomination of Members of the Committees of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is an independent statutory body established by the Higher Education Act, No. 101 of 1997, as amended. It is also governed by the NQF Act No. 67 of 2008 which declared it…
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Council on Higher Education Statement on the passing of Professor Sibusiso Bengu
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) records its sadness on hearing of the passing of Professor Bengu and extends its sincere condolences to Prof Bengu’s family, friends and colleagues. Click here to access…
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Latest Publications

BrieflySpeaking No. 29 - A Reflection on the Unintended Consequences of Promoting Research and Publication Using Monetary Incentives
This Briefly Speaking looks into how the Research Output Policy (DHET, 2015) is being implemented and the implications thereof. This policy, like the…
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BrieflySpeaking No. 30 - Viva Voce: The Oral Examination of a Thesis for a Doctoral Degree
The Latin term viva voce means "the living voice". The oral examination of a thesis for a doctoral degree is thus seen to be a more 'living'…
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Understanding Epistemic Access and Success for Historically Disadvantaged Students in South African Public Universities
Understanding Epistemic Access and Success for Historically Disadvantaged Students in South African Public Universities  Report of Research…
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Higher Education Monitor No. 16 - Understanding Epistemic Access and Success of Students from Historically Disadvantaged Backgrounds in South African Universities
Higher Education Monitor No. 16 - Understanding Epistemic Access and Success of Students from Historically Disadvantaged Backgrounds in South African…
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