It’s a brave new (digital) world—but don’t throw out books yet!
Technology in the classroom can open new horizons if used as a tool to enhance education. But as a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows, it is also linked to deteriorating achievement in maths, science and reading. New...Nurturing Curiosity and Creativity in Learning, through Al
Last year, Oxford University Press held four digital launch events to engage schools with our digital product offering. The programme included topical EduTech concerns that South African schools and teachers are currently grappling with. Alan Vesty, Head:...Embracing the Future: Coding & Robotics as a skill of the future
Last year, Oxford University Press held four digital launch events to engage schools with our digital product offering. The programme included topical EduTech concerns that South African schools and teachers are currently grappling with. Jonathan du Plessis, Chief...Why is Electronic and Digital Concepts for Robotics important in the digital age?
The introduction of Electronics and Digital Concepts for Robotics is a vital component for the upcoming generation as the times we live in require digital knowledge. Software is used to perform various tasks, social platforms allow people around the globe to interact,...Oxford University Press & Resolute Education: A partnership to empower the next generation
In today’s rapidly evolving world, where technology permeates every facet of our lives, there is an increasingly urgent need for our learners to acquire skills that will empower them to thrive in the digital age. Coding and Robotics are two of the...Oxford University Press South Africa and Cornerstone Institute unpack the impact of textbook piracy on Higher Education during Critical Dialogues series
Cape Town, 30 October 2023 – Last week, an essential dialogue regarding the issue of textbook piracy in higher education took place at Cornerstone Institute in Milnerton, Cape Town. The event was a collaborative effort between Oxford University Press South Africa...Oxford’s Inaugural Literacy Magazine: A, B, See!
Discover engaging and thought-provoking perspectives in Oxford’s inaugural literacy magazine, A, B, See! The latest PIRLS results revealed that 81% of South Africa’s Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. The first edition of A, B, See! highlights...Practice guidelines for psychology professionals working with sexually and gender-diverse people
Oxford University recently caught up with one of other authors, Prof Juan Nel, at the Psychological Society of South Africa Conference 2023. He has kindly supplied a link to the 2018 launch of the first-ever South African practice guidelines for psychology...Author profile: Prof Juan A. Nel
Juan Nel (DLitt et Phil) is a registered clinical and research psychologist, Research Professor of Psychology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and an NRF-rated researcher with recognised expertise in LGBT+ mental health and well-being, hate crimes and victim...Looking back over the history of Introduction to Business Management
As the 12th edition of this well-known textbook makes its appearance, current authors, Barney Erasmus and Johan Strydom take us back in time with a retrospective on Introduction to Business Management. We take pride in welcoming you as readers of the 12th edition...The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Operations Management 4e
Author Mark Maritz unpacks how the new fourth edition of Operations Management has been updated to include discussion of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations, and how these can be integrated into the operations of a business to further...
Celebrating Oxford day 2024
A first of its kind – inaugural Oxford Day! On Thursday, 4 July, we celebrated ‘Oxford Day,’ a collaborative event where staff from various regions and divisions came together to commemorate a successful fiscal. Led by our Managing Director, Karen Simpson, staff...
Wellness day at Oxford University Press
On 7 March 2024, our quarterly wellness day centered around the theme “Rest, Recharge, Reset.” With this theme in mind and a holistic approach, various activities were planned. From stress management topic-talk and a yoga class to virtual-reality massages and a...
Karen Simpson appointed as Managing Director Africa at Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press would like to announce the appointment of Karen Simpson as Managing Director for Africa from 1 October 2023. Prior to her appointment, Karen was the Product Director at Oxford University Press and has spent the last 15 years of her career in...
Celebrating our Diverse Cultures and Backgrounds
Karen Simpson, Managing Director—Africa, on how teams across Africa were invited to showcase their diversity during their recent Africa Quarterly Update. In South Africa, September is Heritage Month when South Africans celebrate our many different cultures and remind...Labour Relations 6e
Chapter 7: Contract of employment Preview Chapter 7: Restraint of trade Preview Chapter 8: Final written warning Preview Chapter 8: Grievance procedure Preview Chapter 8: Verbal warning Preview Chapter 8: Written warning Preview Chapter 13: Case study...Preparing for the Classroom of the Future in South Africa
Oxford University Press recently held four digital launch events to engage schools with our digital product offerings The aim of the event programme was to engage with educators and government officials, and to showcase our developments in digital. Over 400 teachers,...Everyday Stories of Climate Change SA
When we talk about climate change, we often use abstract ideas such as the planet is warming, global sea levels are rising or rainfall is becoming more unpredictable. But, how do these changes actually impact the daily lives of families across the world? In this...Explore a world of literary adventures with Oxford Reading Buddy
Oxford Reading Buddy is more than just an educational resource. This digital product will spark curiosity, ignite imagination, and build lifelong love for reading. The product provides every child with a virtual reading coach to support their reading journey and...
Why do we need robotics in education?
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,...Programming Develops Skills
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:...
Reshaping Education through Coding & Robotics
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...The Audacious Experiment: The Mandela Rhodes Story
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...
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