USB News
What can Africa contribute to the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
The science fiction writer William Gibson remarked that “the future is already here – it is just not evenly distributed”. This is certainly true for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
Blended Learning at USB – all programmes offered via this format from 2021
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has developed a multitude of ways for students to keep learning and progressing through these unprecedented times and will also now be offering all its academic programmes via the Blended Learning format from 2021.
SBA particpant’s classic car restorations offer keys to tackle rural poverty
The science fiction writer William Gibson remarked that “the future is already here – it is just not evenly distributed”. This is certainly true for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
USB to host Gender, Work, and Organization (GWO) Conference in 2023
The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has been selected from a competitive round of applications received from around the globe, to host the Gender, Work and Organization (GWO) Conference in 2023.
Could #BlackGirlMagic be the secret recipe for success in SA workplaces?
Black African women who bring their #BlackGirlMagic and ubuntu management style to the South African workplace provide leadership that is more culturally relevant to transformed and diverse organisations and leads to better business performance.
Sino-African relations: Opportunities and risks for Africa
A panel of experts on African matters agreed that the Sino-African relations are beneficial to both Africa and China, though not equally. But how exactly is Africa benefiting from the Sino-African relations and how can the continent leverage this relationship to exploit her boundless opportunities and resources?
Leadership
Workplace bullying and sick leave during COVID-19
Although sickness in the workplace is not uncommon, the strict guidelines in place to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and constant news updates on the spread of the disease, can make people hyper-aware and even suspicious of their co-workers’ health.
Not all leaders are equally well during COVID-19
USB’s Dr Nicky Terblanche explores the underlying truth of leadership during a pandemic.
Gender-based violence increases during lockdown
USB’s Dr Nthabiseng Moleko addresses the alarming increase of gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Futures
#WTFuture: Post-COVID-19 possible futures in Africa
Even if COVID-19 is soon eradicated, will it ever be business as usual again on the African continent?
Possible alternative futures for SA
Prof André Roux and Gideon Botha explores four alternative futures for SA post COVID-19.
How Futures Studies has shaped my career
PGDip in Futures Studies student Gideon Botha says the programme has provided him with a different way of viewing the world