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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 03 May 2012; Last Updated: 05 February 2016

Julia Anastasopoulos, a young designer from the Western Cape, whose interest in green design was recognised during her participation in the 2008 Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition, is still carrying the torch for energy and resource efficient design concepts by launching her own brand.

The Peg Light by Julia Anastasopoulos

The Peg Light by Julia Anastasopoulos

“Being part of the Eskom lighting design competition had a significant impact on my life. Since participating in the competition, I have been developing my ideas and honing my skills and I’m thrilled that I will soon be launching my own brand of illustrated printed wallpaper which will be marketed and sold predominantly online. Ultimately, my goal is to have my own shop front one day,” says Ms Anastasopoulos, whose innovative spherical light made from colourful clothes pegs and cable-ties earned her kudos in the lighting design competition.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 03 May 2012; Last Updated: 25 February 2016

Eskom invites professional and amateur designers to enter the Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition

Andrew Gilmour’s innovative lamp design – the CycadFor the first time this year, the Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition is open to learners at secondary schools around the country. The learners will join professional and amateur designers, engineers, students and anyone with a flair for design, a love of lighting or a passion for the planet in submitting their innovative lighting solutions to win their share of R214,000 in prize money, as well as the opportunity to be honoured with the Sparks Trophy.

The lighting design competition, held once every two years, is an invaluable channel for uncovering innovation and ideas in the burgeoning field of green lighting design. By highlighting the opportunities for energy efficient lamps and technologies, the competition has helped stimulate wider-spread acceptance of green lighting designs and systems, making it an important part of Eskom’s ongoing programmes to inculcate a culture of energy and resource consciousness among South Africans.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 18 April 2012; Last Updated: 31 March 2016

Bursaries and scholarships increase value for employers and employees by improving overall skills levels. The South African 2012-2013 Budget made changes to the legislation regarding the taxation of bursaries and scholarships. “Bursaries are generally employer deductible and potentially tax free to an employee or their relative,” says Rob Cooper, a Payroll tax expert at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 18 April 2012; Last Updated: 26 November 2015

J.K. Rowling © Wall to Wall Media Ltd. Photographer:Andrew Montgomery

J.K. Rowling © Wall to Wall Media Ltd. Photographer:Andrew Montgomery

Little, Brown Book Group announced yesterday that the new novel for adults by J.K. Rowling will be released worldwide on Thursday, September 27th 2012.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 16 March 2012; Last Updated: 25 February 2016

ITS

ITS Tertiary Software announced the availability of ITS Mobile at the 25th annual ITS User Group Conference this month. This new initiative enables universities and colleges to provide their students with mobile access to key student information via a variety of smartphones and feature phones.

Students will benefit by accessing real time student information anytime, anywhere. Information includes their student financial statements, class and exam timetables, exam results, academic admission status, residence admission status and financial aid information. The new offering will also help lighten the load on tertiary administrative staff to provide students with up to date information and increase student and staff engagement by providing real-time access to key student information.