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The New Playbook: Adapting Marketing Strategies to the Post-COVID Consumer and Digital-First World
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed life across the world and reshaped the way businesses operate. In 2020, countries had to adjust lockdown strategies over and over again, and organisations were forced to find new ways to survive. Even in South Africa, where many industries recovered faster than expected, the long-term effects of the pandemic remain….
Stress Less: Proven Strategies to Calm Your Nerves While Waiting for Exam Results
Waiting for exam results can be one of the most stressful times for any student. You’ve put in the hard work, survived the pressure of studying, written your exams, and now… you wait. This period often brings mixed emotions — relief that exams are over, but also fear about what the results might be. It’s…
Makerspaces: Equipping students with Skills for Employability
Ahmed Shaikh We are in the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) which is replete with major disruptions in almost every aspect of our lives and in this respect education is no exception. Whilst the corporate sector is busying itself in preparation of the new headwinds through innovations in robotics, automation and big data…
Adapting to a new world
Tectonic shifts have forced leadership at institutions to transform in innovative ways by Ahmed Shaikh, Regent Business School The world is in a vortex of the Covid-19 pandemic storm causing major disruptions that have dramatically affected the lives of myriad people in almost every nook and corner of the globe. The global pandemic and associated…
10 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Distance Learning Campus
Choosing where to study is a big decision — especially if you want to study through distance learning. Today, many students prefer online education because it offers flexibility, lower costs, and the chance to study from anywhere. But with so many options out there, it’s easy to make the wrong choice. Some schools look great…
What is the Difference Between Postgraduate Honours and Masters?
When choosing a postgraduate degree in Cape Town, one of the biggest questions undergrads ask is how postgraduate honours differ from masters. These degrees are both year-long programmes taken at the postgrad level. They both rely on high grades throughout your studies (including your undergrad years). They are both considered ‘door openers’ in many industries…