@article{MAKHILLPJSS20141117675, title = {Towards a PhD for Every Academic Member of Staff: A Case Study of a South African Research-Led Unversity}, journal = {Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences}, volume = {11}, number = {1}, pages = {24-28}, year = {2014}, issn = {1683-8831}, doi = {pjssci.2014.24.28}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1683-8831&doi=pjssci.2014.24.28}, author = {Gregory}, keywords = {staff development,South Africa,PhD,Knowledge-based economy,University of KwaZulu-Natal}, abstract = {One of the staff development initiatives in South African universities involves the acquisition of PhDs by academic staff. There is a realization that as the highest qualification in the academia, the PhD empowers and prepares an individual for an academic career. Within South Africa’s transformation towards a knowledge-based economy/society, the PhD is an important and essential tool. With specific reference to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (one of the Research-Intensive Universities in South Africa), the study discusses support mechanisms, incentives and progress monitors that are in place for academic staff who are pursuing PhDs.} }