Internet access constrains science development and training at South African universities

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Slippers, Bernard
Majozi, Thokozani
Nelwamondo, Fulufhelo V.
Steenkamp, Christine M.
Van Heerden, Esta
Wright, Caradee Yael

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Academy of Science of South Africa

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As a group of young scientists whose future careers depend increasingly on access to Internet resources, we are extremely concerned by the apparent lack of understanding of the stranglehold that current approaches to Internet pricing are placing on the development of science in South Africa.

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Internet access, Science development and training

Sustainable Development Goals

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Slippers B, Majozi T, Nelwamondo FV, Steenkamp CM, Van Heerden E, Wright CY. Internet access constrains science development and training at South African universities. S Afr J Sci. 2011;107(9/10), Art. #685, 1 page. Doi: 10.4102/sajs.v107i9/10.685