The d-school, or Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking of UCT, runs the Foundation Programme every semester, gathering students from various faculties across all South African tertiary institutions for 12 weeks to tackle real-world problems.[…]
This week I had the opportunity to impart knowledge and hope in the lives of a group called 19 Alpha at Chrysalis Academy. The objective was to empower them with office skills and Basic Computing[…]
The NXTGen Bootcamp is a holiday program for youth aged between 10 – 17 years old. In this bootcamp the youth tackle complex and technical skills to better their lives and the lives of many[…]
“Leave what you know at the door and learn something new.” Exactly the approach needed to take on this venture. I’ve participated in a 12-week programme at the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking at[…]
RLabs University is a free community driven course offering, also known as an Academy in a box. It brings together diversity, love, hope, and passion to equip different communities in Innovation, Tech & Design and[…]
Collaborating in diverse, multidisciplinary teams is a characteristic of Design Thinking in action: Three months ago 6 of our staff members embarked on a journey to study Design Thinking at the Hasso Plattner School of[…]
Growing up in Hanover Park has its challenges: gangsterism, substance abuse and theft. A lot of these things overshadow the fact that there is so much potential in this community and I want to make[…]
Filmmaking is no easy task, the idea of creating a piece that portrays something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes is beyond a point that is made[…]
We have recently had the opportunity to join forces with Chrysalis Academy [situated on the slopes of Table Mountain] for their Skills Phase week. It is here where young people voluntary apply to be part[…]
Like all rivers, our lives are distinct and flows accordingly, it leads to an inevitable point where we become vulnerable and allow Growth and Change to alter our lives. To understand where we are going[…]
