JSE-listed higher education provider STADIO has announced the appointment of Dr Judith Geldenhuys as the new Head of its School of Law, as well as changes to its LLB qualification, offering a four-year undergraduate degree from 2025, which replaces the two-year post-graduate LLB currently on offer.

According to the recently released Global Skills Report of 2024 by Coursera, there is “a pressing need to develop a skilled domestic workforce” in South Africa. In the report, South Africa ranked 100 out of the 109 countries that were assessed in terms of skills availability; meaning that we lack most skills required for jobs of the future.

In the age of automation and AI, authentic human creativity is taking centre stage. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the creative economy is recognised as a tool of sustainable development. Dr Willie Bouwer, Head of School: Media and Design at JSE-listed higher education provider, STADIO, explains that the creative economy includes all the different aspects of the various creative industries, from graphic design to fashion, and media, among others. 

At the end of 2023, the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Education Research Report was released, and it found that only 55% of Grade 6 teachers could read for comprehension at a Grade 4 level. The report also found that 80% of Grade 6 mathematics learners were taught by teachers with subject knowledge below the level of the grade being taught.

Over 900,000 South African matriculants are currently writing their final National Senior Certificate exams, but according to the Council of Higher Education, more than half of these accomplished high school graduates won’t pursue higher education immediately after getting their results.

In South Africa's changing higher education system, innovation and adaptability are important, and small learning programmes called micro-credentials have become a powerful way to help students navigate the world of work. These micro-credentials are bite-sized learning opportunities that empower students to rapidly enhance their skills and knowledge in areas like problem-solving, project management and data analysis, which are crucial assets in the workplace.

With the end-of-year exams looming and students spending extra-long hours on technology devices, it’s an ideal time to consider the impact of technology on the brain. The relentless progression of technology has revolutionised the way we live, learn, connect, and entertain ourselves.

Making the decision to study as an adult can be exhilarating or quite daunting. Although upskilling is often essential due to a career change or keeping up with our ever-changing work environment, it's important to ensure that you are not setting yourself up for failure.  

Making the move from high school to a university or college is an exciting time for students, with the opportunity to pursue new subjects, meet new friends and enjoy a range of new experiences. However, making the adjustment can also be tricky and here are a few practical pointers for a seamless adjustment.

Florance Vermeulen, a recent graduate from STADIO School of Education has come second out of a whopping 15 finalists at this year's Solidarity's Teacher of the Year competition in the high school category.