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It is now 15 years since the Council on Higher Education (CHE) began to implement the current quality assurance regimen for higher education in South Africa. Over this period, institutions and other stakeholders have provided constructive feedback on the quality assurance system. The CHE has used such feedback, as well as the outcomes of its…

Important Notice: Please note that the CHE Telephone system is not working. For urgent queries or any communication please send to R@che.ac.za. We apologize for any invovenience caused.

The Final Phase 1 QEP peer reviewer reports are available. Click the following link to access them: Final Phase 1 QEP Peer Reviewer Reports   

BrieflySpeaking No. 1, which is the first in a new CHE series on topical issues in higher education, considers research publication ethics in the context of monetary rewards for publishing. In South Africa, universities receive research output grants based on the quantum of research produced at the institution. Increasingly, there is concern that…

As we continue to celebrate Women's Month under the theme, "The Year of OR Tambo: Women United in Moving South Africa Forward", we are pleased to share with you an interesting article written by Professor Kethamonie Naidoo titled "Our struggle continues ... Our freedom is not yet won!" Link to article: Our struggle…

Patterns and trends, published annually by Universities UK, presents a comprehensive range of data and analysis on the changing size and shape of UK higher education. This year's report presents data on students and staff at UK higher education institutions covering a 10-year period that has seen a transition to new higher education funding…