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Curiosita Explores the Role of AI in Higher Education
On 24 June 2025, The DaVinci House came alive with vibrant conversation and intellectual energy as we hosted a thought-provoking Curiosita session. Themed “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Approaching 2050,” the event drew Master’s students, high school learners, and professionals from various sectors…
Profiling The Remarkable – Dr Portia Heynes
Dr Portia Heynes, can you share a moment or experience during your doctoral study that had a profound impact on your thinking or the approach to your research? Dr Portia Heynes: The profound moment was the pressure. Also, I had a mum who was unfortunately ill…
DaVinci Executive Shares Entrepreneurial Insights on Radio
At The DaVinci Institute, DaVinci Executive Dr Sam February exemplifies our commitment to co-creating realities that foster sustainable, human-centred innovation. This ethos came to life in a recent Rise FM interview, where he joined Taking Care of Business to unpack the importance of entrepreneurship education. Speaking…
DaVinci Alumnus Siphiwe Mngomezulu Proves Resilience Wins
What does it mean to graduate after facing one of life’s biggest setbacks? For Siphiwe Mngomezulu, a 2025 BCom graduate from The DaVinci Institute and Premium Banker at FNB, it means everything. “Graduating with my BCom is more than just an academic achievement, it is a…
20 Years of DaVinci: Satish Roopa Reflects
As The DaVinci Institute marks two decades of purposeful co-creation, Satish Roopa, who has served on the council for many years, extends heartfelt congratulations to every individual who has contributed to this remarkable journey. The Institute stands as a beacon of innovation, transformation, and leadership in…
DaVinci Maintains Its Unique Identity – Prof Neil Viljoen
The DaVinci Institute celebrates its 21st anniversary, a remarkable milestone in the domain of higher education. Sustaining an independent institution for over two decades without government funding has been challenging work. Prof Neil Viljoen, the strategic advisor to DaVinci and one of the long standing members…
PROFILING THE REMARKABLE – Dr Mohamed El Mongy
Dr Mohamed El Mongy, can you give us a brief overview of your career to date? I graduated from Cairo University, Commerce, and I never worked in commerce. I was not that interested. And my career mostly was around three different elements, environment, and then conflict…
PROFILING THE REMARKABLE – Dr Kholekile Ntsobi
Dr Kholekile Ntsobi,what was your most significant challenge that you faced during your doctorate journey at the DaVinci Institute, and how did you overcome it? Look, the doctorate itself is a journey. And one of the issues was allocation of time, because one engages in business…
Celebrating 20 years with Dr Mmboneni Muofhe
Dr Mmboneni Muofhe is a passionate champion of inclusive innovation and Deputy Director-General for Socio-Economic Innovation Partnerships at the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). From leading national strategies to working on global platforms, Dr Muofhe’s influence stretches far and wide. His journey, deeply grounded in…
DaVinci Alumnus, Thomas Van Niekerk Champions Safer Workplaces Globally
Did you know Mode 2 learning encourages students to challenge traditional academic boundaries and solve real-world problems as part of their studies? That’s what drew Thomas Van Niekerk to The DaVinci Institute, a place where theory meets practice, and knowledge is immediately applied. Thomas graduated in…