Update from IGI: Exciting Developments Ahead!
As we wrap up Week 3 and reach the census date, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our students and staff for their dedication and hard work. Your commitment to excellence is what drives the International Graduate Institute forward, and we’re excited about the rest of the trimester ahead. In response […]
Orientation Trimester 2
Last week, the IGI team warmly welcomed back lecturers and our trimester 1, February starters, who enjoyed a well-earned break. It was also a pleasure to meet and chat with our newest cohort of students who came together for the first time at their orientation sessions on 23 and 24 May. In a recent email […]
AI and IGI-Some thoughts from the Dean
With the emergence of generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, students now have widespread access to technology that can facilitate plagiarism. If a student chooses to prompt an AI tool to generate part or all of the text within an assignment, and then passes that work off as their own, that’s an issue. At IGI […]
A Message from the Dean
Dear Faculty, Students, and Esteemed Colleagues, As we approach the census date for the inaugural intake at the International Graduate Institute (IGI), I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. This moment marks a significant milestone in our journey towards excellence in higher education, and I am delighted to share this momentous […]
Our first teaching week at IGI
This week sees the conclusion of our inaugural teaching week at the International Graduate Institute, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable dedication and spirit of everyone who has made this possible. The impact of everyone’s collective efforts has been nothing short of extraordinary. Your unwavering commitment to excellence is a testament to your […]
Dean’s Message for week ending 9 February 2024
That Was The Week That Was… It’s been a very busy week at IGI with Lecturer Induction and Student Orientation as well as getting things in place for starting our classes next week. The Dean met with lecturers for FIN101, MKT101 and MGT101 to discuss teaching pedagogies, the focus on student-centred learning, formative and summative […]
Orientation Trimester 1
At IGI, Orientation is when all our new students are introduced to the many distinct aspects of student life. It is about adjusting to the world of higher education and getting used to your new learning environment. Here, at IGI, Orientation starts the week before the classes formally start. We aim to offer our students […]