Love them or hate them, marketers need to think about millennials. This demographic is a key consumer segment in South Africa. They have the decision making and purchasing power and marketers need to appeal to that. This is why it’s important to understand millennials, says Michelle Jones, head of Content at Rogerwilco. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own … [Read more...] about Marketers need to care about millennials
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STROOP officially in edit and they need your help
STROOP is a landmark documentary project that covers the rhino poaching phenomenon from all angles. This independent production has spared no effort getting to the root of the issue. The filmmakers travelled far and wide to separate myth from reality, in order to uncover what really is happening on the ground, both in South Africa and abroad. Read more on: Media … [Read more...] about STROOP officially in edit and they need your help
Africa’s children need help coping with a myriad of stresses, not just HIV | The Conversation
The call to action to address childhood vulnerability in Africa must go far beyond those children infected and affected by HIV. Reuters/Radu Sigheti HIV has exacted a terrible toll on many children in sub-Saharan Africa. Of more than 17.8 million children who have lost one or both parents to HIV globally, 15 million live in Africa. Another three million are infected with HIV. … [Read more...] about Africa’s children need help coping with a myriad of stresses, not just HIV | The Conversation
Why lecturers need to know all about their students’ lives, fears and hopes | The Conversation
Every student has their own story and their own concerns. Lecturers need to listen. Reuters/Mike HutchingsKnow your students and where they come from. This, in my opinion – and research confirms it – is one of the key ingredients for an enabling teaching and learning environment. The life experiences hiding behind the faces one sees every day in the lecture room are equally as … [Read more...] about Why lecturers need to know all about their students’ lives, fears and hopes | The Conversation
Why universities need brave, bold leaders more than ever | The Conversation
Modern, transformative university leaders invite and really listen to all perspectives. ShutterstockThere has been an academic revolution in higher education over the past 50 years. It’s been marked by disruptive innovation – think of how rapid technological advances have widened access, such as through Massive Open Online Courses. These changes have brought universities to … [Read more...] about Why universities need brave, bold leaders more than ever | The Conversation
