Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part II: Repurposing Legacy Assets

On June 27, the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community held it’s second part in their virtual series, Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Part II: Repurposing Legacy Assets. This virtual series was designed to convene perspectives through the lens of the global north and global south, while exploring key elements of… Read more >

UCD Business Schools and Howard University Create New Exchange to Tackle Global Challenges

About the Event UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School welcomed 14 students and faculty from Howard University Business School, one of Americaā€™s top-ranked universities, to Dublin from 19-25 February for an academic and cultural exchange. Howard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the US and one of the oldest historically black colleges… Read more >

Bursaries Now Offered to Students Wanting to Specialize in Electricity at WBS

In response to South Africaā€™s ongoing power woes, Wits Business School (WBS) has introduced a new stream in its existing Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management in the field of Energy Leadership which offers a specialisation in electricity. Further good news is that the school, through its partnership with the South African-German Energy Programme and Capacitates… Read more >

Sharing Best Practices in the New World of Blended Learning

The 2020 calendar year has brought many novel experiences in teaching for most faculty. Our campuses have been closed for months and we have been forced to move our classes online. Teaching online has brought into stark reality the complexities of delivering high quality learning experiences remotely. Not only did we have to adjust to… Read more >

Researchers from the UCT Graduate School of Business Win EFMD Case Writing Competition

Researchers from the UCT Graduate School of Business have won a prestigious international case writing competition with a study on Lonmin Plc Mining and responsible investment in the aftermath of the Marikana tragedy. Issued by: University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business A searching look at Lonmin Plc Mining and the role of investors… Read more >

Empowering future innovators: Wits Business School receives iconic building in Johannesburg CBD from Anglo AmericanĀ 

Wits University and Wits Business School (WBS) recently became the official owners of one of Anglo Americanā€™s buildings at its former campus in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD). At a special handover ceremony attended by top leadership from both organisations and other stakeholders in the initiative, the University outlined its vision of what is… Read more >

The ISM Group at the Eduniversal Global Convention

The active participation of the ISM Group demonstrates the excellence of higher education in French-speaking Africa and contributes to promoting the visibility and influence of this region in the global context of higher education.Ā This reinforces the global and enriching character of the convention, thus offering a unique opportunity for exchange and collaboration with key players… Read more >

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part V: Regulatory Environments

On October 3, the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community held it’s fifth part in their virtual series, Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Part V: Regulatory Environments. This virtual series was designed to convene perspectives through the lens of the global north and global south, while exploring key elements of the… Read more >

Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres | Part III: Technology

On July 25, the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community held it’s third part in their virtual series, Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres Part III: Technology. This virtual series was designed to convene perspectives through the lens of the global north and global south, while exploring key elements of the energy… Read more >