Futurist-in-chief Dion Chang to lead BizTrends2021 - Towards New North and New NarrativesBizcommunity, in partnership with South Africa's leading business trend consultants, Flux Trends, invites you to join BizTrends2021 - Towards New North and New Narratives on Thursday, 28 January 2021.
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Futurist-in-chief Dion Chang to lead BizTrends2021 - Towards New North and New NarrativesBizcommunity, in partnership with South Africa's leading business trend consultants, Flux Trends, invites you to join BizTrends2021 - Towards New North and New Narratives on Thursday, 28 January 2021.
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South Africa adopts innovative Policy Framework for Internationalisation of Higher EducationOn 6 November, the South African Policy Framework for Internationalisation of Higher Education was promulgated and became legally binding (Government Gazette no 43872). The innovative policy is a milestone for South African higher education. It becomes effective at a time when rethinking internationalisation in the wake of the outbreak of Covid-19 is a high priority. The Policy is conceptually on the cutting edge of the internationalisation discourse. It integrates the thinking of several leading experts and has the potential to elevate South Africa's higher education system to a globally leading position. Besides, it could become a blueprint for advancing higher education internationalisation in the developing world.
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South Africa adopts innovative Policy Framework for Internationalisation of Higher EducationOn 6 November, the South African Policy Framework for Internationalisation of Higher Education was promulgated and became legally binding (Government Gazette no 43872). The innovative policy is a milestone for South African higher education. It becomes effective at a time when rethinking internationalisation in the wake of the outbreak of Covid-19 is a high priority. The Policy is conceptually on the cutting edge of the internationalisation discourse. It integrates the thinking of several leading experts and has the potential to elevate South Africa's higher education system to a globally leading position. Besides, it could become a blueprint for advancing higher education internationalisation in the developing world.
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Gauteng places 81% of Grade 1 and 8 learnersThe Gauteng Education Department has placed a total of 181,119 (81.48%) Grade 1 and 8 learners who had applied for admission through the online admissions placement process.
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The cost of online coursesAlthough Covid-19 forced many institutions and schools to change the method of delivery of lessons and courses, online learning had been growing in popularity. In December 2019, Inside Higher Ed revealed that approximately 35% of all tertiary students in 2018 were enrolled in at least one online course.
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Help is needed for victimsOver the past five months there have been numerous stories in the media about victims being harassed, attacked and even murdered by their intimate partners. According to Statistics SA, the incidence of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa is five times higher than the global average.
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Andile Nongogo appointed NSFAS CEOHigher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has appointed a new National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Chief Executive Officer.
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6 tips for parents considering tertiary education options for their childrenPicking what to do as a career for the 'rest of your life' isn't an easy choice for matrics or school leavers. It seems like the world, economy, and job market is changing every day. Luckily, a bit of research and sound advice from parents can be a great source of comfort to a matric choosing what to do after school. Here are some ideas for parents to help their children make these difficult and important decisions.
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