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DaVinci’s Students’ Well-Being Our Top Priority – SRC President Patrick Mugumo
The voice of students at The DaVinci Institute is a key priority. Through the Student Representative Council (SRC), the students at DaVinci can voice their issues and make contributions to the development of the institute. The mandate of the committee is clear, to advocate for students’…
The Importance Of Framing In A Chaotic Structured Environment
In the dynamic and often unpredictable world we live in, particularly within a chaotic structure environment, the need for structured thinking has never been greater. During the session for Economics, held on 22 July 2025, The DaVinci Institute’s students were encouraged to look beyond rote learning…
Dr Regan Berry Explored The Systemic Challenges Facing Township Primary Schools
The DaVinci Institute’s doctoral alumnus conducted a study exploring systemic challenges in township education, drawing on over a decade of practitioner experience with a primary school in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg, referred to pseudonymously as “Sekolo.” Despite post-apartheid reforms aimed at educational equity, these schools remain deeply…
Karl Tischlhauser Investigated The Effectiveness Of E-learning In Africa
The DaVinci Institute’s alumnus in Master of Management in Technology and Innovation, Karl Tischlhauser, embarked on a study to investigate the effectiveness of e-learning in Africa using data from the Google IYF soft skills development programme, implemented in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa through Coursera. The…
Navigating Complexity With The Cynefin Framework
The Cynefin Framework is a critical framework that helps in navigating complexities. The DaVinci Institute’s Head of Faculty, Management of Innovation and Head of Programmes, Bachelor of Commerce and Postgraduate Diploma, Dr Mamohau Sekgaphane, shared with Higher Certificate students, during an onboarding session, by grounding participants…
Cybersecurity Awareness in Zambia’s Business Sector – Dr Goni Saar
The recent study by Dr Goni Saar, The DaVinci Institute’s doctoral alumnus, explored the growing cybersecurity challenges facing Zambia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), emphasizing the urgent need for improved cyber awareness and practical solutions. As digital technology becomes integral to business operations, SMEs are increasingly…
DaVinci Alumnus Driving Digital Innovation in SA’s Healthcare
Matthew Chetty, an alumnus of The DaVinci Institute with a Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation, is playing a significant role in transforming South Africa’s public sector. As the Impact Area Manager for e-Government at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR),…
Public Sector Leadership’s Enhancement Within SETAs In The Era of 4IR – Dr Felleng Anacleta Yende
Dr Felleng Anacleta Yende‘s doctoral study explored how Public Sector Leadership (PSL) can be enhanced within the South African Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The study acknowledged that while 4IR technologies present significant opportunities for public…
Challenges And Opportunities In Adopting Online Learning Technology – Dr Skhumbuzo Mtetwa
The doctoral study by Skhumbuzo Clement Mtetwa investigated the multifaceted landscape of online learning adoption within South African universities of technology. Impelled by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced educational institutions to transition rapidly to virtual platforms, the research critically explored both the opportunities…
Education Exposes Us To New Possibilities – Radio Veteran Thabo Mokwele
Education is the key to unleashing human potential, and Thabo Mokwele, a well-known South African radio veteran, is a testament to this. Currently pursuing his Doctorate in Management with a focus on Technology and Innovation at The DaVinci Institute, Mokwele embodies the spirit of lifelong learning.…