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UCT: How to avoid that summertime sadness
After what seemed like an endless winter, summer has finally graced Cape Town with its long-awaited presence. Gone are the days of fifteen layers of rain-soaked clothing, constant sock shortages and nights spent huddled at your desk while your fingers slowly freeze over the keyboard. The end of the year has arrived, and one thing…
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19-year old Nandipha Badela is determined to turn PE into fashion hub
Nandipha Badela may only be 19, but this young Port Elizabeth-based woman is pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams by providing fashion students and graduates the opportunity to showcase their talents via the what she sees as the Nelson Mandela Bay Fashion House.
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CTI students nominated for Loerie awards
CTI Education Group’s status as a leading supplier of private higher education in South Africa has been underlined by the nomination of three of its students for prestigious Loerie Awards. Lindie Wessels, Marlize Prinsloo and Carien Vermaak are Midrand Graduate Institute students studying from the remote campus at CTI Potchefstroom. The Graphic Design students were…
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A Student's Guide to Twitter
Student tips for Twitter. In many ways, Twitter is like high school. Everyone knows about the most popular people using the service, whether they associated with them or not.
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Out the box – Growing young entrepreneurs
YOUTH entrepreneurs in Cape Town have joined like-minded young people from around the world in the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) programme currently under way in the city. The initiative, which is in place in 117 countries, drives a wide range of programmes to develop, enhance and encourage young people’s involvement in enterprise creation with the…
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Monash South Africa: A University that is making a difference
In 2001 a unique educational institution joined the South African higher education community. Monash South Africa is the youngest of the Monash campuses and reflects the international footprint of Monash University on the African continent. The modern, attractive South African campus is situated on a secure 100-hectare site in Ruimsig, north-west of central Johannesburg.
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Do you have a degree and can’t find work? Start your own company!
By Miriam Mannak Studying may increase your chance on the job market, but it isn’t always the goose with the golden eggs. Are you one of South Africa’s 600 000 unemployed university graduates? Then you know what it’s like. There is however a way out. You could for instance consider setting up your own business.
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No Student Hungry Programme (NSH)
The No Student Hungry Programme (NSH) aims to provide modest food allowances for needy students and give them daily access to a balanced meal. The programme was started in 2011 by Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the UFS. The NSH funds more than 100 students every day, to help them to excel in…
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Jumpstart your future with a bursary from Boston City Campus
Applications for students wishing to apply for bursaries at Boston City Campus are now open, so don’t miss out the opportunity to join the thousands of Boston graduates around the world who are now in successful careers! Bursaries are awarded based on numerous factors including the learner’s grades, family and financial situation. Leadership potential is…
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Teachers and students invited to apply for sponsorships
The Johannesburg Musical Society (JMS) has always been at the forefront of concert presentation in Johannesburg. Now the JMS is able to offer free memberships to professional music teachers and music students who find that their budget constrains them from enjoying the superb music-making heard at JMS concerts.
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