International Day of Education: Unionists celebrate the right to education by campaigning for quality public education for all

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The future has options: Congratulations to the matric class of 2023!

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/725554.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="The future has options: Congratulations to the matric class of 2023!" align="left"><p>As the sun sets on the academic journey of the matric class of 2023, a new dawn rises, bringing with it a myriad of possibilities and opportunities. The future has options, and at the forefront of educational excellence stands IIE Rosebank College, a distinguished brand of the Institute of Education (The IIE). Embracing the spirit of limitless potential, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class of 2023 while inviting you to explore the diverse educational pathways we offer.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-future-has-options-congratulations-to-the-matric-class-of-2023-678591a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=245491">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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In face of NSFAS delays, Eduvos opens doors to education

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/725543.png" width="208" height="117" alt="In face of NSFAS delays, Eduvos opens doors to education" align="left"><p>As frustration mounts following <a href="https://www.nsfas.org.za/content/media-releases/NSFAS%20STATEMENT%20ON%20THE%20PREPARATIONS%20FOR%20THE%20COMMENCEMENT%20OF%20THE%20ACADEMIC%20YEAR%202024.pdf" target="_blank">NSFAS's missed deadline</a> to settle 20,000 student allowances and its ongoing challenges, <a href="https://www.eduvos.com/" target="_blank">Eduvos</a>, South Africa&#x2019;s leading private higher education institution, steps forward as a first-class alternative. Eduvos's diverse and accessible funding options offer a lifeline to students, particularly those in the "missing middle" who fall short of NSFAS requirements.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/in-face-of-nsfas-delays-eduvos-opens-doors-to-education-890733a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=245489">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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South African TVET colleges open for applications year-round

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/725519.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="South African TVET colleges open for applications year-round" align="left"><p>Several <a href="https://fundiconnect.co.za/institutions-tvets/" target="_blank">Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges</a> in South Africa are now <a href="https://fundiconnect.co.za/tvet-colleges-open-for-applications-year-round/" target="_blank">accepting applications throughout the year</a>, providing a lifeline for students who may have missed the initial application deadlines in 2024.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-tvet-colleges-open-for-applications-year-round-789622a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=245482">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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R4bn upfront payment for higher learning institutions

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/725530.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="R4bn upfront payment for higher learning institutions" align="left"><p>In a bid to ensure a smooth start to the 2024 academic year, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will process up to R4.2bn as an upfront payment to all higher learning institutions, prior to the application and registration finalisation period.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r4bn-upfront-payment-for-higher-learning-institutions-901844a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=245484">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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DHASA 2023 highlights importance of digital humanities for inclusion

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/725503.png" width="208" height="117" alt="DHASA 2023 highlights importance of digital humanities for inclusion" align="left"><p>A total of nine researchers from the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) participated in DHASA 2023, the fourth conference of the Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (DHASA) which was hosted at the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, from 27 November to 1 December 2023.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dhasa-2023-highlights-importance-of-digital-humanities-for-inclusion-123006a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=245478">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Stop the brain drain and nurture tomorrow’s engineers today

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/725471-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Practical experience is the best way to nurture engineers and retain talent. Source: Field Engineer/Pexels" align="left"><br><span >Practical experience is the best way to nurture engineers and retain talent. Source: Field Engineer/Pexels&lt;/span><p>In the face of an ever-changing industrial landscape, businesses must strive to remain at the forefront of technology. A key strategy to achieve this is to invest in talent development and provide the next generation of engineers with practical experience.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stop-the-brain-drain-and-nurture-tomorrows-engineers-today-123076a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=870&ct=1&ci=245468">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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