Ylva Rodny-gumede, Author at The Mail & Guardian

How universities can use the coronavirus outbreak to promote regionalisation

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 11 Mar 2020

International student and staff exchanges are key components of higher education. But the Covid-19 pandemic offers the chance to look closer to home

Transform campuses, transform society

Article Colin Chasi 1 & Ylva Rodny-gumede - 7 Feb 2020

These transit points can move the decolonisation process forward by breaking down barriers

Prepare for the ‘unknown unknowns’

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 22 Nov 2019

Universities need to adapt teaching and curricula to cater for the fourth industrial revolution

What is the real value of a doctoral degree?

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 27 Jun 2019

The qualification must evolve beyond the niche to better the society in which academics live

South Africa needs to think differently and embrace 4IR

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 8 Mar 2019

The country is still locked into the past and the world is moving on, so we need to act quickly

Cyberattacks on female journalists threaten everyone

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 6 Mar 2019

The threats are not only to the individuals but also to democracy and freedom of news media

News media needs to save face

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 2 Nov 2018

Its credibility is at stake and an open, all-encompassing approach needs to be taken

The future is with us. Rethink it

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 31 Aug 2018

Industry 4.0 affects the humanities and they need to seize on the opportunities to mitigate problems

Marikana massacre: How South African journalism failed the test

Article Ylva Rodny-gumede - 25 Nov 2015

The reporting of the Marikana massacre was characterised by embedded journalism, sensationalism and polarisation of views.

Press Releases

Business

Rahima Moosa Hospital nursing college introduces no-touch facial recognition access system

Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2020

The new system allows the hospital to enrol people’s faces immediately, using artificial intelligence, and integrates easily with existing access control infrastructure, including card readers and biometrics

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world