T HE D A V I NCI I NSTI TUTE
S UMMER N EWSLETTER D ECEMBER 2014
Students, Staff, Alumni, Faculty, Associates and Friends
The Da Vinci Institute presents Masters and PhD Information Brunch
The Da Vinci Institute held an Information Brunch for delegates interested in registering for PhD and Masters qualifications. Individuals who are self-directed in terms of their learning journey joined us at the Da Vinci house. Overall 57 prospective learners attended the event to gather more information about the individual programmes and the Mode 2 philosophy that culminates in the Da Vinci study environment. Mr Sechaba Motsieloa warmly welcomed the attendees. “Don’t be shy with your opinions because you will deny everyone else the opportunity to learn from the environment you will be co-creating”, Sechaba Motsieloa, Corporate Affairs Director of McDonalds SA and Chairman of Da Vinci Council; shared his passion of Da Vinci with the delegates. Professor Bennie Anderson, CEO of The Da Vinci Institute, facilitated the session and introduced the Da Vinci dream, purpose, principles and brand promise. The purpose and objective of the PhD and Masters qualifications were also deeply explored. Individual attendees were probed regarding their thoughts on taking their first steps on this journey and how they could embrace this new and innovative way of thinking. This session proved positive and informative for the attendees. After the session, they were asked to indicate their interest in participating in the new intake. A networking brunch was held afterward where interested learners could enquire further with Da Vinci staff.