2 Jul 2013

Education & Training

First and foremost, have fun

Work on work that is meaningful. Cape Town's Black River Office Park is taking sustainable development to a whole new level. They're in the process of installing the largest solar PV system in Southern Africa. Two green thumbs up to you lot!

Take risks. There's a new SA radio station lurking on the interwebs, and it goes by the name of EuroTrashMusic - not your cup of tea? Don't be put off by the name - it's more a reference to a type of music rather than the location of the music, explains the station's founder Craig Steyn. Ruth Cooper finds out who they are, what they do, and why they do it in, EuroTrashMusic and the future of online radio.

Surround yourself with people who are cleverer than you. Education NPO SABSA will soon host the 8th Business School Expo in Joburg, open to anyone interested in finding out more about executive education. Attendance is free if you register online, otherwise pay R100 at the door on the day. Bit of a no-brainer, right?!

And finally, have fun! Number one on the list, and my favourite tip from Tara Turkington who shares her ten tips to building a great team - four of which have been mentioned above.

Go forth and lead by example!

Sindy Peters, Group Head: Content

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Weekly top stories

Is technology compounding the education crisis?
[Courtney Bentley] In the past couple of years, technology in education has made a dramatic impact. The question I would like to ask is not whether it is making an impact but whether the content on the devices is proving to be effective. Read more >>
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Online course for managers, entrepreneurs launched

Education & Training
Print on Demand important for education - Clark
The educational material printing process is often overlooked, taking place behind the scenes. However, the efficient production of academic textbooks can be strategically beneficial for educational institutions, says Dave Clark, MD of Océ South Africa. Read more >>

GoPro reader competition deadline extended until 15 July!
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Higher Education
SABSA to showcase best of business education
The South African Business Schools Association (SABSA), a non-profit organisation representing 18 South African business schools, will host the 8th Business School Expo at the Sandton Sun Conference venue on Thursday, 1 August 2013. Read more >>

SA engineers say engineering degree provides insufficient training - PPS
A new survey conducted by PPS, which assessed more than 700 South African engineers, has revealed that 43% feel that the training provided by the current engineering degree is insufficient. Read more >>

CUT receives R10 million investment from merSETA for engineering development
Government has committed to closing the skills gap in the field of engineering, and is receiving support in this endeavour from the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT). Read more >>


Primary & Secondary Education
Technology renders animal dissections in school obsolete
Gone are the days when the smell of formaldehyde emanated from high school science class rooms; no longer is there a need to make the dissecting of frogs, rats, and other animals a strict requirement to be the top of the class. Read more >>

Point to sponsor MAD in 2013
Point has announced that it will once again be contributing to youth development and education in South Africa through a corporate sponsorship in the MAD (Make a Difference) award for the Top Student in Gauteng, as it did in 2012. Read more >>

Metrofile sponsors E-Classroom portal
Metrofile Holdings Limited is set to demonstrate its commitment to improving the quality of education in South Africa through sponsoring education modules on the E-Classroom portal. The portal allows teachers to access free Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) aligned educational content for learners in grades R to 7. Read more >>


Training
Online course for managers, entrepreneurs launched
The African Management Initiative (AMI) has launched a free online management training course in partnership with business schools across the continent. AMI's inaugural course, Launchpad Success @Work in 21st Century, is now open for registration. Read more >>


International

Microsoft filters Bing for students
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft said on Monday (24 June) it would offer an advertising-free version of its Bing search engine for schools, which also includes extra privacy and filtering of adult content. Read more >>


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Jobs offered

Head of Interior Design Department - Johannesbrug
Head of interior design department vacancy at Greenside Design Center College. Incumbent required to provide intellectual leadership for BA and BA honours degrees in interior design and manage the department. Read more >>



New events to diarise

UCT Graduate School of Business - Open Day
UCT Graduate School of Business - 26 Jun 2013 to 27 Jun 2013 Cape Town
Essential five-day office management programme
Skills for Business Development / ISS - 1 Jul 2013 to 13 Sep 2013 Paarl
Open Evening
UCT Graduate School of business - 3 Jul 2013 to 4 Jul 2013 Johannesburg
Partnerships for Possiblity Information Session
Symphonia - 3 Jul 2013 to 14 Aug 2013 Johannesburg,Cape Town,Pretoria
Rosie Motene Media Training Bootcamp
WAKA agency - 6 Jul 2013 Johannesburg
Wines of the World wine course
Cape Wine Academy - 6 Jul 2013 to 27 Jul 2013 Johannesburg
ENGEN Pitch & Polish
GreenQueen Communications - 6 Jul 2013 to 31 Aug 2013 Port Elizabeth,Wentworth,Kimberley,Athlone,Vereeniging,Bloemfontein,Phalaborwa,eMalahleni,All
Leading with Integrity and Resilience
Symphonia - 17 Jul 2013 Johannesburg
Advanced Financial Statements Analysis
Patron Training - 17 Jul 2013 to 18 Jul 2013 Johannesburg
Language of Leadership - the Art and Practice
Symphonia - 25 Jul 2013 to 26 Jul 2013 Cape Town


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