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A microscopic virus made people seriously ill at the end of 2019, and by 2020, the whole world had come to a standstill. Yet, 2020 also has positive lessons to give us. Like the importance of taking better care of our mental health. With so many threats facing us, and so many changes in our ‘normality’, we must find ways to remain strong, balanced and productive. This is why Psychology degrees are more important than ever right now. 2020, a year of disasters and threats Violence and armed conflicts are continuing, cities are destroyed, displaced persons seek refuge in foreign…

The rising importance of healthcare managers Understandably, the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the significance of the healthcare sector at the national and international levels. As a result, governments and private healthcare organisations seek to employ capable, well-trained healthcare managers and leaders. Not just to handle disease outbreaks, but also to help maintain the physical and mental health of the population. At the same time, unemployment rates are rising dramatically, and people are searching for new job opportunities. Thus, many professionals looking for a new position view the pandemic as an inspiration for a new career in health management. Indisputably, the…

With news of several effective vaccines coming soon and better treatments for Covid-19, the world is now desperate for a return to 'normality'. The global economy needs it, individual businesses of every size and shape need it, and people need it too. But what form will this 'normality' take? Will flexibility and change define our new normality post Covid-19, as some experts claim?

Trend forecasters, business analysts, economists and academics are trying to paint the day after the pandemic. They are trying to answer how national economies will adapt, how the way we work will change, what skills and qualifications will be required in the global workplace of the future. In other words, they are trying to assess whether the skills imparted by business degrees will still be relevant in the post pandemic era. Meanwhile, coronavirus infections are still spiking in many countries, while economies remain slow. A large number of businesses close down, or file for bankruptcy. Thousands of people are losing their…

University World News, in its latest article, refers to World Bank reports about the fast growth rate of several African economies. As a result, the middle class on the continent is expanding. Millions of parents in Africa now can and want to support their children through university. Yet, traditional brick and mortar universities are slow to develop, so there are not enough new places to satisfy demand. Of course, the obvious alternative is online learning. The question is, can online learning build a capable, qualified workforce in Africa, to drive the growth and development of the continent? Modern technology offers…

Millions of people around the world work from home during lock downs and social distancing measures, enforced to contain the spread of Covid-19. As a result, many organisations are set on continuing this trend, even after the end of this crisis. The reasons for this range from lower overheads and maintenance costs to higher levels of job satisfaction reported by employees. Yet, the important question is: how can one remain efficient, productive and happy while working from home?

While waiting for the vaccine to save millions of lives, we realise the consequences of the pandemic crisis. Lives are lost, confidence in governments is lost, businesses close, jobs are lost, markets crumble. The future is uncertain, but that the way we live and interconnect will be changed forever.

University challenges Universities are facing diverse social and economic challenges: reduced government funding, higher costs to maintain facilities, strikes by students or staff and now the coronavirus pandemic. Such challenges cause disruptions and affect the efficient operation of universities. As a result, higher education institutions search for alternatives to traditional on-campus teaching, to overcome these difficulties. And the best alternative by far is online delivery. The advantages of online learning It is a fact that, through technology, universities can increase their outreach and revenue by recruiting students from around the world. In the era of smartphones…

The threat to universities from the coronavirus pandemic The coronavirus pandemic forces countries to take strict measures. Universities fear on campus outbreaks. Such outbreaks could create problems with academic procedures. However, there is a very viable alternative to disruptions which threaten universities with closures. The alternative is online learning. Online learning is invincible by diseases, extreme weather phenomena, or social unrest. Therefore, the development of the Internet and technological advances have turned online learning into the new big player in education. It is flexible, affordable and accessible to almost everyone. Sick students can continue with their studies, new mothers can…