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Innovate for Life and Stay Young at Heart with Dr Marla Koonin: Academic Year Opening 2024
In her enthusiastic address, “Let’s Innovate for Life and Stay Young at Heart”, at the 2024 academic year opening, Dr Marla Koonin emphasises the importance of staying connected to our hearts to foster innovation and sustain youthful enthusiasm. Drawing on Tom Kelley’s insights from the Entrepreneurial…
Academic Year Opening 2024: Commencement Speech By Dr Riaan Steenberg
Yesterday, the DaVinci Business School hosted its annual academic year opening event. Dr Riaan Steenberg, one of our board members, delivered a thought-provoking commencement address. In his inspiring commencement address, Dr Riaan Steenberg challenges the traditional notions of academic freedom with a compelling question: “Are we…
A Speech By Our Registrar, Samantha Naidoo: Academic Year Opening 2024
In a passionate address at the DaVinci Business School’s 2024 Academic Opening yesterday, we were privileged to witness a powerful vision for the future of education. Samantha Naidoo, our distinguished Registrar, laid out an ambitious roadmap for the year ahead, emphasising the critical role of academic…
Exploring the Essence of Qualitative Research | Highlights from the 8th World Conference on Qualitative Research in Johannesburg
Early last week, we had the privilege of attending the 8th World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR), Johannesburg, where academics (scholars), from local and international regions, congregated to present and discuss their research experiences and findings, with the support of Gauteng Provincial Government, co-sponsorship of The DaVinci Institute, in collaboration with Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, and various…
Elevating Accountability | A Glimpse into Dr Pheaga Jacob Moasa’s Doctoral Journey on Monitoring and Evaluation in Sector Education and Training Authorities
We are delighted to present one of our distinguished doctoral alumni, Dr Pheaga Jacob Moasa, whose academic journey culminated in graduation from The DaVinci Institute. Dr Pheaga Jacob Moasa, when asked about his career to date, says, “I started my career as a trainee accountant in a Chartered Accounting firm…
Innovation in Action: Dineo Sebatana’s Impactful Odyssey in IT and Academia
Dineo Sebatana is our remarkable alumna. Having recently graduated with a Master of Management in Technology and Innovation, she is now poised to continue in navigating the dynamic landscape of the world of work. Armed with the qualification, Dineo has honed her ability to analyse complex…
Navigating Study Finance: Highlights from DaVinci’s Recent Webinar with Vela Trust and Student Hero
Recently, The DaVinci Institute hosted its first, yet insightful, student funding webinar on external bursaries and student loans in partnership with Vela Trust and Student Hero. During this event, the evolution of our business school, along with an overview of DaVinci’s academic programmes, was outlined by…
Insignis Solutions COO Errol Arthur Pillay’s Quest for Holistic Youth Development in South Africa
Errol Arthur Pillay is our recent Master’s graduate; today, we keenly look into his career, academic path, and the factors that may have contributed to his accomplishments. When asked to take a deep dive in looking back and provide an overview of his career, the genesis…
From Electrician to Researcher: Dr Glen Jordan’s Journey and Leadership Framework for Industry 4.0
We are thrilled to present our esteemed doctoral alumnus, Dr Glen Jordan, engaging in a conversation with DaVinci about his remarkable career and academic path. Dr Jordan graciously imparts wisdom and guidance for individuals aspiring to embark on the challenging yet rewarding journey of education and…
Dr Rhulani Mahlaule’s Impact on Intra-Africa Trade Integration
Introducing our remarkable alumnus, Dr Rhulani Ernest Mahlaule, whose commitment to his academic journey reflects a passion for African solutions, guided by factual reasoning and innovation. Driven by the goal of co-creating strategies, Dr Mahlaule envisions a future where Africa transcends historical stagnation, guided by the…