EDGE Education is shining the light on Private Higher Education 25-years into democracy
CHE review by Dr Divya Singh and Mike Thoms, through a thought-provoking video series on Private Higher Education in South Africa.
EDGE Education is excited to launch its newest Thought Leadership video series, offering an unprecedented deep dive into the landscape of private higher education in South Africa.
The series is set to start a conversation around the impact on the Higher Education landscape in South Africa, with a focus on the intricacies and challenges of private higher education institutions and it aims to ignite key conversations around reform.
The series features the authors of the private higher education chapter in CHE’s Review of Higher Education in South Africa Twenty-Five Years into Democracy:
● Dr Divya Singh, Chief Academic Officer at STADIO
● Mike Thoms, a renowned Higher Education Advisor and Researcher
From highlighting the historical and current neglect of the private higher education sector and examining data inconsistencies, to discussing the broader implications of for-profit motives in education, this series sheds light on a number of pertinent issues. These conversations aim to transcend borders, positioning South Africa’s private higher education landscape within a global context.
In the words of EDGE Education’s CEO, Dr Andrew Hibling, “Our mission with this series is to highlight the challenges in higher education in South Africa and create an environment for discussion and collaborative solutions. We want to see South African students succeed and drive the future of South Africa in the global community”.
This series promises a blend of hard-hitting facts, expert opinions, and an overarching call to action.
About the speakers:
Divya Singh holds a Doctorate in Law, and a second Master’s degree in Tertiary Education Management. Her higher education career spans more than 30 years, including senior leadership in the university sector. She is the Chief Academic Officer at STADIO (Pty) Ltd, a registered private higher education institution. She is an adjunct Associate Professor at Walter Sisulu University.
Mike Thoms has served as the Academic Head and Head of Institution at a number of private higher education providers. He currently advises registered institutions, professional bodies and publishers. His research interests are in the sociology of education and educational policy as a lever of social reproduction.
To get a sneak peek of what’s to come, watch the promo video here.
The full series is available on the EDGE Education YouTube Channel.
