Editorial

Towards relational ways of learning, knowing, and being in African universities

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21504/3wcy3m96

Keywords:

Editorial , Community Engagement, Higher Education, Knowledge Communities, Knowledge Democracy

Author Biographies

  • Margie Maistry, Rhodes University

    Chief Editor and Research Associate, Rhodes University

  • Claire McCann, Rhodes University

    Mentee and Assistant Editor, Rhodes University Community Engagement Editorial Team

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2024-12-11

How to Cite

Margie Maistry, & McCann, C. (2024). Editorial: Towards relational ways of learning, knowing, and being in African universities. African Journal of Higher Education Community Engagement, 1(2), i-viii. https://doi.org/10.21504/3wcy3m96

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