Draw anything, with anything, on anything A5! Donate your artwork for a single night's massive inner city art extravaganza sale to make a difference. This year Night of a 1000Drawings is going deeper underground to connect with those who need it most. Discover new charities, new bands, new performers, new artists, and an inspiring venue bursting with exciting new drawings. At R100 a piece, you could discover rare original works by tomorrow's big stars, or just something beautiful to make you smile. Buyers will be spoilt for choice by doodles, scribbles, graffiti, sketches, watercolour and oil painting, experimental and conceptual work. 9 May 2013 Read more >>

PG Bison is proud to announce the 2013 Judges for the PG Bison 1.618 Competition. Previous years have seen the likes of professionals in the architectural and interior design industries at the top of their field participate in the Judging Panel. This year is no different. 31 Jan 2013 Read more >>

PG Bison has launched their brief for 2013. Penned by Architect Pat Henry of MDS Architecture, the brief asks that students design a retail store for a high-end international brand at the popular Johannesburg mall of Sandton City. 30 Nov 2012 Read more >>

On Thursday 4 October, in a stylish ceremony held at Randlords in Braamfontein, the winners of the 2012 PG Bison 1.618 Awards were announced. Guests were wined and dined on the 22nd floor of South Point Towers with a spectacular view of the Jo'burg skyline. 5fm's Poppy Ntshongwana MC'ed the event and ensured that guests were entertained and informed throughout the evening. 10 Oct 2012 Read more >>

The top 10 entrants in the 2012 competition have been selected. All 10 finalists will attend the PG Bison 1.618 Awards evening on Thursday, 4 October, where the winners will be announced and receive their prizes from PG Bison and The Foschini Group. 10 Sep 2012 Read more >>

As part of its initiative to contribute to the growth and development of science and engineering fields in South Africa, Sasol has sponsored R500 000 towards the South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) 2012 conference. 23 Jul 2012 Read more >>

Eskom, the lead sponsor, and the Summit's many partners will endeavour to make this year's Innovation Summit ignite Africa's and South Africa's inventive spirit over three days of inspiration, interaction and collaboration. 16 Jul 2012 Read more >>

Pushing the boundaries - The South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) hosts its national conference (SAIChE 2012) in the Drakensburg with a stellar line-up of international and local speakers. SAIChE 2012 will explore new technologies and innovations which can lead to development in Africa and beyond. 9 Jul 2012 Read more >>

In 2007 the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reviewed SA's innovation system and commented that is was not cohesive enough. In response to this, two small business owners came together to create the SA Innovation Summit - a platform for learning and sharing amongst individuals from corporate and government sectors, NGOs, academia, and entrepreneurs to encourage and develop innovation in South Africa and Africa. 2 Jul 2012 Read more >>

The recently launched 2012 PG Bison 1.618 Competition brief is a great opportunity for students to test their creative mettle. The challenge is for the entrants to recommend not only the structure's style, but its location too. 8 Feb 2012 Read more >>

Johannesburg's 1000 Drawings charity event takes place on the 10th November 2011. 31 Oct 2011 Read more >>

With the year end already upon us, City & Guilds looks back at a year of taking their vocational qualifications to a new level, in collaboration with widely recognised training authorities and societies, such as CATHSSETA, SSETA and WACS. Not only are their qualifications enjoying even wider and greater recognition, but they can celebrate some great successes for their students. 28 Oct 2011 Read more >>

The top 10 entrants in the 2011 competition have been selected. All 10 finalists will attend the PG Bison 1.618 Awards evening on Thursday 13 October where the winners will be announced and receive their prizes from PG Bison and The Foschini Group. 20 Sep 2011 Read more >>

Anglo American Platinum Corporation - encouraging research and academic innovation. 1 Jul 2011 Read more >>

Anglo American Platinum Corporation - encouraging research and academic innovation.
Anglo American Platinum Group Metals has over the last few years explored various avenues in order to tap into innovators pushing the boundaries in terms of developing new products using platinum. These avenues include sponsorship of the Design Indaba and sponsorship of the Innovation Summit to highlight the PGM Industrial Commercialisation Competition. 8 Jun 2011 Read more >>

The PG Bison 1.618 competition continually encourages creative excellence and design and PG Bison (through its Fresh new colour range) announces a part sponsorship of the Digital Constructions workshop for architects. 23 May 2011 Read more >>

PG Bison unveils two new media partnerships and announces, arguably, its most renowned panel of judges for the 2011 1.618 Competition. 23 Feb 2011 Read more >>

After a hugely successful build-up to the 2010 PG Bison 1.618 Awards the competition culminated in a glamorous event at the Turbine Hall in downtown Johannesburg in October this year, showcasing innovative and impressive entries from across the country and drawing attention from media and industry experts. 3 Dec 2010 Read more >>

PG Bison is thrilled to announce the winner of their prestigious 1.618 Awards for students of design and architecture in 2010. Mia Jordaan from Johannesburg's Greenside Design Centre was visibly overwhelmed with excitement when MC and All Access presenter Koula, declared Jordaan the overall winner. Jordaan explained how she draws inspiration from nature and her surroundings and thanked PG Bison for providing this platform for student's to be exposed to the industry and to showcase their work. 12 Nov 2010 Read more >>

PG Bison is thrilled to announce several new developments in the build up to their prestigious 1.618 awards ceremony for students of design and architecture. Various members of South Africa's MAD fraternity (media, advertising and design) have recently signed up to be involved in the competition and the awards ceremony this year. 10 Sep 2010 Read more >>

PG Bison is delighted to announce its judging panel for the 2010 1.sixoneeight Competition for Students of Architecture and Interior Design - as well as an all important endorsement by the IID (SA Institute of the Interior Design Professions www.iidprofessions.com ), the first competition of its kind to achieve this significant design industry seal of approval. 9 Sep 2010 Read more >>

PG Bison is celebrating the 16th Anniversary year of its prestigious Student Design Competition and Awards in 2010 with a fanfare, including a new name - 1.sixoneeight - a new logo and a sprinkling of new judges, all industry leaders and design gurus drawn from the world of interior design and architecture. 8 Sep 2010 Read more >>

A must-attend event for all innovative South Africans to hear Zapiro, the crew behind the Calabash, the Sally Williams team and more speak about innovation. It's also a chance to rub shoulders with leading corporates from across the country that will be attending the event. Have you registered yet? 20 Aug 2010 Read more >>

The Innovation Summit 2010 programme has been announced. Register now! A must-attend event for all senior leaders, decision makers, entrepreneurs, HR and marketing people, and innovative South Africans to hear Zapiro, the crew behind the Calabash, the Sally Williams team and more speak about innovation. 9 Jul 2010 Read more >>