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Research Report Theme 3: The role of culture in alleviating the spread of COVID-19

In the context of this research, culture is defined as the way of life, including the customs, beliefs, and traditions, of a particular group of people at a particular time. Culture also encompasses religion, food, art, fashion, language, patterns of work and leisure and social habits all learned through socialisation. Importantly, the education system in a country is representative of the prevailing culture in a specific context and entrenches a certain culture within society. Education systems are one of the crucial venues through which individuals engage society, and schools form avenues for cultural engagement as community institutions. Given the interconnected world that we live in, culture is a fluid concept that changes as our interactions progress.

Research Infographic Theme 4: COVID-19 lockdowns: can they help to govern the pandemic in Africa?

The study uses two frameworks to analyse the responses of a limited number of African and non-African countries, focusing on a few themes and lessons that may assist African governments. It develops a Government Counter COVID Intervention Framework and refers to the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker.

Theme 5 Research Infographic: Unlocking the Lockdown mindset and its untapped possibilities

To contribute to finding solutions to the pressures placed on education systems during times of crisis, by investigating the best mega-, meta- and micro-level education strategies.

Theme 5 Research Report: Unlocking the Lockdown mindset and its untapped possibilities

Education Researchers Respond to The COVID-19 Pandemic. This document reports the findings of (1) a desktop review on Grade R–12 and early childhood development (ECD) teaching and learning resources available for teachers, learners and parents; and (2) an online survey researching levels of access and engagement of teachers, learners and parents. This review forms part of a larger research project which aims to contribute meaningfully to finding solutions to the pressures being placed on education systems, by investigating the best mega-, meta- and microlevel education strategies that can be used during times of crisis.

Theme 6 Research Infographic: Ameliorating the Impact of Fake News on High School Learners during COVID-19

To investigate South African high school learners’ awareness of fake/false news during the COVID-19 lockdown, types of fake news, and the skills needed for distinguishing between false news and real news.

Theme 6 Research Report: Ameliorating the Impact of Fake News on High School Learners during COVID-19

Education Researchers Respond to The COVID-19 Pandemic. The primary purpose of Theme 6 (Fake news impacting school-age children [or targeting school-age children]: impacts on behaviour, risk, anxiety, and how to ameliorate) was to investigate high school learners’ awareness of fake or false news during the COVID-19 lockdown period in South Africa. A secondary purpose was to examine the types of fake news that exist and how each of these variously impacts on society. We also look at the skills needed in order to distinguish false news from real news. This document is a work in progress, and we hope that other contributions and further research will be undertaken in this field.

IS IT FAKE NEWS? Containing the spread of COVID-19 fake news and misinformation: A guide for South African high-schoolers

Theme 7 Infographic: Putting the individual at the centre: The role of digital identity during the time of COVID-19

Identify and understand examples of the use of self-sovereign identity (SSI) in education internationally, and instances in which data ownership and control have been successfully decentralised.

Research Infographic Theme 8: Governance & Management in Higher Education

Researchers Bootcamp Theme 8: To investigate how higher education institutions are managing the risks and impact of COVID-19.