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Introduction The future of work is being rapidly reshaped by technological innovation, digital disruption, and shifting employer expectations. Globally, industries are calling for graduates who can adapt quickly, think critically, and apply practical skills to real-world challenges (World Economic Forum, 2023). In this changing landscape, makerspaces have emerged as transformative educational hubs—bridging the gap between…

Distance learning and correspondence learning are often misunderstood to be the same but in fact these are two unique approaches to remote education. Both provide flexible educational opportunities and they vary in many respects. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between the two, to help students identify a suitable higher education path that aligns…

Honouring the Past June 16, 1976 stands as one of the most defining moments in South African history. On this day, thousands of black students in Soweto protested the apartheid government’s policy enforcing Afrikaans as the primary medium of instruction in schools. This protest was not just about language—it was about rejecting a system designed…

Business management courses are among the most popular and practical study options for individuals aspiring to build successful careers in leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic business roles. These programmes equip students with a solid understanding of how businesses operate and the skills needed to manage projects, teams, and resources effectively across various industries. What is a…

A World in Flux: Graduation Is Only the Beginning Graduation is no longer the end of learning—it’s the launchpad for an ongoing career journey. The job market changes rapidly. Roles that existed a decade ago are disappearing, replaced by new ones driven by technological innovation and global shifts. Traditional career paths—degree, job, promotion—are being disrupted…

Introduction: Why Job Security Is No Longer Guaranteed Gone are the days when career paths followed a predictable pattern: study, work, retire. In today’s dynamic job market, rapid technological advancement, global events, and shifting consumer behaviours have redefined what it means to be employable. Entire industries are transforming. Roles that existed ten years ago have…

As traditional career paths shift and the demands of work evolve, the skills that matter most are changing. In this article, Shaheen Khan, senior lecturer at Regent Business School, explores how entrepreneurial thinking has moved beyond the start-up sector and become a defining advantage for professionals across every industry. Drawing on his academic research and…

What if business schools were judged not by the salaries their graduates earn, but by the lives they help transform? In this provocative piece, Phindile Mpithi, a Regent Business School Academic challenges the status quo of business education in South Africa. He argues that true academic excellence must go beyond prestige and profit to drive…