Author Amielieja Terblanche speaks about role of Robotics in Education: Fostering Critical Thinking and Technological Literacy for an AI-Driven World With the fourth industrial revolution in full swing. Businesses are clear that they need workers that are analytical,...
Author Shani Nunkumar provides her views on programming in education From my experience as a teacher of Computer Studies and advising on Information Technology (IT), I taught my learners with one motto:...
Author Brian Dill Explores the Impact of Coding and Robotics on Student Development The field of programming and specifically coding and robotics is an immensely important one. As a veteran educator in the FET school environment I have taught both Information...
On 14th July, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) hosted its 20th anniversary celebration, which took place at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. This milestone also coincided with the 10th anniversary of the death of former president Nelson Mandela, the...
Discover engaging math stories and thought-provoking perspectives in Oxford’s inaugural math magazine, SUM IT UP. Explore the opportunities to enhance math learning and problem-solving skills. The inaugural issue of SUM IT UP features three different math...
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, collaborations that drive positive change and shape the future of education have never been more important. For over a decade, Oxford University Press (OUP) and the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) formed an innovative...
Executive summary The white paper focuses on the literacy crisis in South Africa, as evidenced by the latest findings from the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in 2021. The study revealed that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa could not...
The benefits of reading and writing in one’s mother tongue are numerous and profound. As the nation’s leading literacy publisher, Oxford University Press Southern Africa publishes books in all 11 official languages as well as the significance of our Oxford...
The human race has evolved rapidly over the past century – even more so in the last decade – with technology playing a crucial role in our co-existence and learning. Breakthroughs in material sciences and biology, leveraging the power of digitisation and information...
AVBOB in partnership with Oxford University Press Southern Africa marked their second year of the Road to Literacy trolley library campaign. The aim of the campaign was to instill a culture of reading and contribute to improving numeracy skills of primary school...
We all have a maths story. Our experiences with maths as a subject are usually either positive… or overwhelmingly negative. We asked three of our interns to share their perspectives on and experience with Mathematics. They delved into some inspirational food for...
2023 has seen the launch of year two of AVBOB’s Road to Literacy campaign, in partnership with Oxford University Press South Africa. The campaign aims to contribute to improving literacy (reading) skills in children across the country by awarding underprivileged...
At Oxford University Press, we believe that knowledge is advanced through learning. That’s why we offer an internship programme that provides a great opportunity for individuals who are completing their qualification or have recently graduated to gain practical...
OUP is committed to being a responsible publisher, and to acting in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a signatory to the SDG Publishers Compact, we have made a commitment to promote and acquire content that advocates for SDG...
At Oxford University Press, we believe in investing in the growth and development of our employees. We recognize that in today’s fast-paced world, continuous learning is essential for both personal and professional growth. That’s why we have created a...
At Oxford University Press, education’s ability to transform lives is deeply ingrained in our beliefs. Our mission is to provide equal opportunities for everyone to access knowledge, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. This can only be achieved by...
Our Mind, Body and Soul days provides a range of activities and resources that focus on different aspects of physical and mental health. One of the key components of the Mind, Body & Soul days is the emphasis on physical health. Members of Discovery and Fedhealth...
By: Sindiwe Magona, Gcina Mholpe Read by: Sindiwe Magona Summary/Blurb Kwilizwe labathakathi, uSiziwe usinda cebetshu kwezimbi zona iingozi ezi. In the land of witches, Siziwe survives. These are some of the most dangerous situations in the land. ISBN Number 978 019...
Hanri Pieterse, Managing Director of Oxford University Press Africa interviews Resolute CEO/Co-founder Rajesh Pasungili about the importance of Coding and Robotics within the current school curriculum. There has been much excitement in South Africa with a draft Coding...
Mathematicians around the world celebrate International Pi Day on 14 March each year. The mathematical constant pi (π) represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Pi’s unique properties and its importance in mathematics and science...
Celebrating World Maths Day and International Women’s Day – 8 March 2023 Today we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in mathematics who have broken barriers and changed the course of history. These women have paved the way for the generations of...
Rajesh Pasungili, Resolute Education Co-Founder/CEO, with Hanri Pieterse, Oxford University Press Africa Managing Director There has been much excitement in South Africa with a draft Coding and Robotics curriculum being piloted in several schools in 2022. Schools and...
Stepping away from our workday routine, the staff at Oxford University Press enjoyed a fun, interactive and educational STEAM session, presented by Resolute Education. At Oxford we believe in immersing ourselves in the environment for which we develop products and...
Take a sneak peek with Renier Engelbrecht, a passionate Information Technology teacher, as he shows off his 3D-printed projects and AlphaBot. Renier teaches Java, Delphi and Python in addition to Computer Applications Technology (CAT), and Accounting. When he is not...
Recent research studies found South Africa’s education outcomes well below the average of participants, critical results that have far-reaching effects for South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030’s goals of eliminating poverty and reducing inequality.