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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 15 May 2017; Last Updated: 15 May 2017

Wits University, in conjunction with MIT Sloan School of Management, has opened applications for teams interested in participating in the MIT Global Start-up Labs Programme. Taking place at Tshimologong, Wits University’s Digital Innovation Precinct from 24 June - 29 July 2017, this intensive programme will provide opportunities for participants to learn and experience the process of innovating and building a technology start-up.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 22 February 2017; Last Updated: 22 February 2017

The Energy and Water SETA (EWSETA) yesterday launched its energyDRIVE project with the Durban University of Technology at the Africa Energy Indaba Exhibition, unveiling to the public the first-ever mobile renewable technology unit in the form of a custom-built truck to be used throughout the country in road shows for rural communities, informing them about the benefits and uses of renewable energy technologies.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 17 February 2017; Last Updated: 17 February 2017

Global Leaders for Africa’s Development Certificate Programme Accepting Applications for Second Course

The certificate, designed specifically for working professionals, comprises three one-week classroom modules in Cape Town, Dakar and Paris

Sciences Po Executive Education, in partnership with the French Development Agency, the University of Cape Town, the Higher Institute of Management in Dakar and the AfricaFrance Foundation, is pleased to announce the start of the second LeAD Campus course on 2 April.

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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 19 February 2017; Last Updated: 19 February 2017

Björn Borg and John McEnroe Swedish tennis player Bjorn Borg (right) shakes hands over the net with American tennis player John McEnroe after winning the final of the Men's Singles tournament, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7, 8-6 to become champion at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London on 5th July 1980. (Photo by Chris Smith/Popperfoto/Getty Images)

Björn Borg and John McEnroe
Swedish tennis player Bjorn Borg (right) shakes hands over the net with American tennis player John McEnroe after winning the final of the Men's Singles tournament, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-7, 8-6 to become champion at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London on 5th July 1980. (Photo by Chris Smith/Popperfoto/Getty Images)

Have you ever had that gnawing feeling that your most fierce rival makes you perform better? Well, you are quite right. Sports fashion brand Björn Borg decided to investigate how much rivalry can improve athletic performance and teamed up with Professor Gavin Kilduff from NYU Stern. It is now official: your worst rival drives you to new athletic heights.

Many people believe that rivalry can make you run faster, play better and push the limits further when it comes to sports. But Swedish sports fashion brand Björn Borg wanted to know the truth and reveal the actual effects of rivalry. Professor Gavin Kilduff, who has spent the last 10 years studying the psychological aspects of rivalry, has found that there are positive aspects of rivalry both for legendary rivals like John McEnroe and Björn Borg as well as for regular athletes. His studies are the foundation of the new campaign from Björn Borg – Dear Rival. This initiative focuses on the positive effects of having a rival, and the fact that your biggest rival is also your best friend since they push you further than you ever would have been able to do yourself.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 15 February 2017; Last Updated: 15 February 2017

The Wits Campus Personal Navigator Challenge aims to develop innovative systems to assist students with visual and physical disabilities to independently navigate Wits’ vast campus

An exciting new initiative is calling on developers and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas on how to solve the Wits Campus Personal Navigator Challenge to submit their entries at www.tshimologong.joburg/challenge before applications close on 3 March 2017.