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Why AI could be the most important study tool of 2025 – and how to harness it

Why AI could be the most important study tool of 2025 – and how to harness it

As South African Students and especially matriculants approach their final exams, preparation is the foundation of academic and future success. Encompassing far more than short-term memorisation, effective exam preparation is about cultivating the ability to

The Future of learning: From online courses to integrated experiences

The Future of learning: From online courses to integrated experiences

By Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Program Manager at SalesforceThe pace of change in the workplace is faster than ever, reshaping the skills required to thrive. This shift demands a new approach to learning - one

Transforming education: A fresh approach to curricular justice in SA

Transforming education: A fresh approach to curricular justice in SA

Curricular justice, an increasingly prominent focus at top global educational institutions, emphasises fair, inclusive, and contextually relevant curricula that accommodate diverse learner backgrounds and experiences. For South African higher education, a new approach to curricular

Empowering South Africa’s Future Through STEM: Launch of the 2025 eduCate Matric Maths and Science Revision Programme Aimed at Bridging South Africa’s STEM Skills Gap

Empowering South Africa’s Future Through STEM: Launch of the 2025 eduCate Matric Maths and Science Revision Programme Aimed at Bridging South Africa’s STEM Skills Gap

South Africa is at a critical juncture. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution transforms global economies, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation are rapidly reshaping how societies function and how businesses compete. For South

Is It Too Late to Study? Here’s Why Adult Education is on the Rise

Is It Too Late to Study? Here’s Why Adult Education is on the Rise

For many adults who never completed their matric or who want to further their education, the question often arises: “Is it too late to go back to studying?” The answer is a clear and resounding

Tech trends in education: The digital tools transforming teaching & learning

Tech trends in education: The digital tools transforming teaching & learning

The global education sector is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by cutting-edge tech trends that are reshaping how teaching and learning occur. In South Africa, institutions at the forefront of global best practice are similarly

Boosting education technology in Africa

Boosting education technology in Africa

Africa’s population is 1,5 billion today, 70% of which is under 30 years old, making it the world’s youngest. Yet, in the sub-Saharan region only, 98 million children are currently out-of-school. Not to mention another

Beyond the Hype: Why Africa Must Lead Its Own AI Education Revolution

Beyond the Hype: Why Africa Must Lead Its Own AI Education Revolution

By Dr Nyx McLean – Head of Research and Postgraduate Studies, EduvosAs artificial intelligence continues to sweep into higher education with Silicon Valley-style excitement, Africa faces a far more urgent and complex challenge. While higher education institutions

Technology as a Tool for Youth Empowerment in South Africa

Technology as a Tool for Youth Empowerment in South Africa

Zulaikha Goolam, iSchoolAfrica Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Programme ManagerIt is unwise to underestimate the influence and capacity for radical transformation of which our youth is capable.On 16 June 1976, thousands of young South Africans took

Graduate unemployment : How to bridge the divide between university & workplace

Graduate unemployment : How to bridge the divide between university & workplace

South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate has surged from 8.7% last year to 11.7% this year, which has prompted questions about the value of a university degree in a struggling economy. However, the question should not