National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS)

The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) plays a vital role in developing and supporting the humanities and social sciences in South Africa and beyond. Established to set up the framework for a higher education institution in this field, the NIHSS advises the government and civil society while offering various programs and initiatives, including Catalytic Projects, Doctoral Schools, and the African Pathways Programme. With its vision of equal partnership in global knowledge production, the NIHSS aims to enhance learning, collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge within the humanities and social sciences.

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