While the Bitcoin price may have decreased since the highs of 2017, the interest in learning about it and understanding the underlying blockchain technology that powers it has continued to climb. In response to surging demand, Vega (a brand of The Independent Institute of Education – The IIE), has introduced a comprehensive cryptocurrency short course […]
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Less sell and more engagement, is where real results are found
Off the back of 7 sold out shows, the Matt Brown Show in partnership with the Influence Institute and Sales Guru did it again. Last week saw over 150 business owners, entrepreneurs and sales executives converged on the Mesh Club in Rosebank for the latest Matt Brown Show – Sales and Persuasion Masterclass. The Matt Brown Show […]
Continue readingMore TagVega students scoop up the Black Pixel award at Bookmarks 2018
Returning to the Bookmark Awards , The IIE Vega graduates, Saraah Saint (Visual Communication ) and Jessica Hay (Creative Brand Communication) were awarded a coveted Black Pixel award in the ‘Best Digital Student’ sub-category. This is the second year in a row that students from Vega have walked away with this accolade. Saint and Hay, […]
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The biggest challenge most people face when choosing a career is figuring out whether it’s the right path for them, and now that you’re a working professional, keeping up with technology and the industry shifts is one of the biggest challenges professionals of all ages and backgrounds face. “While it can be frustrating to keep […]
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Vega, a brand of the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), will host a National Open Day on Saturday, 24 March 2018. Vega invites parents, scholars and prospective students to attend its next open day for the year, taking place at Vega campuses nationwide on the 24th of March 2018. The open day will give […]
Continue readingMore TagVega students scoop up the Black Pixel award at Bookmarks 2018
Returning to the Bookmark Awards , Vega graduates students, Saraah Saint (Visual Communication ) and Jessica Hay (Creative Brand Communication) were awarded a coveted Black Pixel award in the ‘Best Digital Student’ sub-category. This is the second year in a row that students from Vega have walked away with this accolade. Saint and Hay, who […]
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American media and entertainment giant, Marvel Comics, isn’t an easy medium to break into, however our local celebri-tea, Rooibos, received a mention in the most recent edition of She-Hulk when psychiatrist, Flo Mayer, offered Jennifer Walters (also known as She-Hulk) a cup of… wait for it… ‘Rooibos tea’ to calm her down. Adele du Toit, […]
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FCB Africa is celebrating several recent B-BBEE milestones that, once again, highlight that the group is one of only a handful in the industry that doesn’t pay lip-service to the word ‘broad’ in the phrase ‘broad-based black economic empowerment’. As one of South Africa’s largest marketing & communications agency groups, FCB Africa’s B-BBEE initiatives have, […]
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The University of Pretoria’s, Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in association with publisher Contact Media and Communications, is celebrating Acumen magazine’s 5th anniversary! Acumen magazine is the school’s business publication that serves as an influential platform connecting corporate South Africa with some of the country’s most dynamic business executives from various sectors of business […]
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By Michele Venter-Davies, National Head of Honours Programmes at Vega People who have obtained degrees and firmly established themselves in the job market are sometimes apprehensive about studying further. But those who embrace the challenge, soon appreciate that there is always more to think about. Experience and maturity are no barrier to further progress. Having […]
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