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UCT makes history, and a difference, in Philippi

By Press Office on '25 July 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

The official launch of UCT GSB Solution Space – Philippi, a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Philippi Village – celebrates a new approach that seeks to go beyond the traditional reach of a university.

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Are South African women ‘not ready’ for leadership positions?

By Press Office on '26 June 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

The reality is that huge inequalities exist in the country’s labour market.

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GSB case study wins top award at Emerald AABS

By Press Office on '13 June 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

The case study, entitled “The Evolution of Lean Thinking at K-Way – Where to Next?” was conducted by Himanshu Vidhani, as part of his MBA thesis.

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Gender diversity in management: No cookie-cutter solution

By Press Office on '9 June 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

Gender diversity is improving at management levels – but very slowly. Could the answer lie in a more sector-specific approach to the problem?

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South African academics pioneer new method for financial markets

By Press Office on '8 May 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

Two South African academics are making waves internationally for pioneering a new numerical method that could help ensure greater efficiency and accuracy when pricing financial instruments in markets.

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South Africa needs SMEs – and SMEs need branding know-how

By Press Office on '11 April 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

Many SMEs are still vulnerable to common branding and marketing errors that can cost them the success of their business.

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Meet the Boss: Mills Soko, Director, UCT Graduate School of Business

By Staff Writer on '24 March 2017' in Meet the Boss

'Never burn your bridges.'

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New ranking shows which SA banks contribute most to systemic risk

By Press Office on '24 March 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

Two students from UCT have designed South Africa’s first systemic risk ranking.

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Expectations around childcare a key factor holding women in the workplace back

By Press Office on '20 March 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

'Women are often caught in a double whammy: societies give them a disproportionately large family role and rewards for pleasing personalities, whereas workplaces reward long hours on the job and assertiveness.'

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South Africa’s healthcare system could be world class

By Press Office on '17 March 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

South Africa is on the right track towards ensuring that all citizens have access to affordable, quality healthcare services regardless of their socio-economic circumstances.

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Four basic accounting misconceptions that could be holding you and your business back

By Press Office on '17 February 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

If you don’t want to be tripped up in meetings or have the wool pulled over your eyes when it comes to money matters you need to make sure you understand the basics of accounting.

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Global business education is the best antidote to economic nationalism

By Press Office on '7 February 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

Business operations are increasingly global, with ideas, products, capital, and teams moving across borders.

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Don’t let big profits distract you from business fundamentals

By Press Office on '2 February 2017' in Press Office, UCT GSB

'When people put too much value on making profit and not enough on ensuring the cash flow is healthy, their business could go under.'

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Impact investing in Africa: A new course about Africa for Africa

By Press Office on '27 October 2016' in Bertha Centre, Press Office

Africa’s top business school, the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, has launched a new course on impact investing to bridge a critical knowledge gap on the continent.

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