Namibia: We Cannot Build Namibia’s Universities on Passion Alone – Editors Guest

Many People assume that lecturers enter the classroom, teach for a few hours, and then go home. The reality is very different.

Behind every lecture is a stack of lesson plans to be prepared, assignments waiting to be marked, student consultations, research to be completed, several meetings to attend and endless administrative responsibilities.

For many academics, the working day extends well beyond normal office hours. 

Despite these demands, many lecturers continue to give their…