Study at the SPI in 2022!Applications for our postgrad programmme are still open. Apply now and book your spot!
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Image source: © Ferli Achirulli –
Image source: © Ferli Achirulli – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>South Africa's current basic education system and the grading standard produce poor academic outcomes. Because of this, students exiting high school don't qualify to study further at university level.
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Report identifies key gaps in e-commerce entrepreneur educationHeavy Chef, through its non-profit Heavy Chef Foundation, has partnered with xneelo to launch the Heavy Chef E-commerce Entrepreneur Education report, a research study focussing on the learning needs of e-commerce entrepreneurs.
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10 things you should know about applying for private and public tertiary institutionsThis is an exciting time of life. Matriculating, leaving high school, and taking your first steps into your next adventure. It's an especially crazy time if you want to study further and are applying for the course that will unlock your future success! While you're in the middle of deciding exactly what it is that you want to study and where you want to study, it's essential that you understand the application processes involved.
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UCT GSB MBA ranks top in Africa on sustainability performanceThe University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has been ranked 22nd in the world for its MBA programme on the Corporate Knights' 2021 Better World MBA list of the top 40 global business schools. This prestigious international rating system recognises business schools that are responding to the strong demand for sustainability in business.
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Stewart Watts, vice president, EMEA, D2L
Stewart Watts, vice president, EMEA, D2L</span>A survey conducted by global learning innovation company, D2L, has revealed an increase in digital transformation across South Africa's higher education sector. The survey of more than 450 higher education professionals in SA found that 55% of respondents are motivated by the need to enhance the student experience, 51% are driven by the need to improve course quality and 43% are motivated by the need to increase student enrolments. Compared to respondents from the rest of the world, those from South Africa report the greatest positive change in attitude towards education technology due to the pandemic.
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Image source: © Andriy Popov – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Thousands of high school learners across the country are currently writing their final exams in what has been yet another immensely challenging academic year.
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UNICEF’s Innocenti Report on Teacher Absenteeism in Africa: The Wrong Approach at the Worst time by Dennis Sinyolo

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Image source: © Denis Ismagilov – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Maths and science can have a huge impact on what learners can choose to study after high school, but are often avoided during those years as they're considered too difficult. STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills are critical in today's fast-paced world, but it is evident that learners in South Africa are showing less of an appetite for subjects like maths and science.
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Appointment of Dr Dan Kgwadi as vice-chancellor and principal of VUTThe Vaal University of Technology council is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Dan Kgwadi as vice-chancellor and principal of VUT. Dr Kgwadi will take office on Tuesday, 1 February 2022.
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