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AI in the Classroom: CPUT Lecturer Evaluates Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant

AI in the Classroom: CPUT Lecturer Evaluates Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant

Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Evaluation Report We invited Mr. Wendal Koopman from the Faculty of Informatics and Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) to test Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant in the context of academic preparation and classroom delivery, with a focus on how it could streamline lesson planning and literature review workflows. Wendal […]

From Hours to Minutes: A Wits Laboratory Manager Rates Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant

From Hours to Minutes: A Wits Laboratory Manager Rates Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant

  Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Evaluation Report We recently asked Miss Thobile Mtshali, a Senior Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Manager at The University of the Witwatersrand, to explore and rate how Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant could support her day-to-day academic work. The tool demonstrated its ability to save hours of manual effort, reduce cognitive drain, […]

Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Reduces The Mental Marathon of Fact-Finding in Academia

Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Reduces The Mental Marathon of Fact-Finding in Academia

Unlike casual web browsing or simple document skimming, academic fact-finding is all about rigorous evaluation. It’s not enough to find an answer; it must be the right answer, backed by credible sources, with layers of verification to prove its reliability. This process often forces academics to sift through dense literature, parse technical jargon, and navigate […]

How Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Combats The Hidden Cost of Academic Disorganisation

How Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Combats The Hidden Cost of Academic Disorganisation

Every academic has faced that moment of frustration when key notes are scattered across different documents, references are here, there and everywhere, and that important citation is nowhere to be found. The sheer volume of research materials, lecture notes, data sets, and articles that scholars must juggle creates an organisational challenge unlike any other. Even […]

Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Reduces The Intellectual Strain of Academic Writing

Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Reduces The Intellectual Strain of Academic Writing

  Writing is one of the toughest hurdles in the academic process. Unlike casual communication or straightforward documentation, scholarly writing requires that academics be precise, coherent, and bring intellectual depth. It’s harder than it looks. Constructing arguments and synthesising complex ideas means that every sentence must be carefully crafted, every claim rigorously supported, and every […]

AI Meets Academia: Enhancing Deep Text Analysis at Henley Business School

Henley

“The Assistant helps break down complex terminology and highlight relationships between key concepts, which is especially helpful when dealing with dense theoretical frameworks.” Jacques Le Roux, Chief Operating Officer | Henley Business School Africa Anyone working in an academic field knows the intellectual toll of analysing dense theoretical papers, complicated research frameworks, and long academic […]

Providing Digital Access for Impact: One Woman’s Vision for Higher Education in Africa

Providing Digital Access for Impact: One Woman's Vision for Higher Education in Africa

Honoris United Universities is the largest private pan-African higher education network, serving over 100,000 students across 76 campuses in 26 cities and 16 institutions. This institution is powerfully mission-driven, and transforms lives in Africa through future-oriented education designed to meet the demands of the digital present and future. Honoris has even been recognised by theWorld […]

Building Career-Ready Skills with Generative AI Tools

Building Career-Ready Skills with Generative AI Tools

The new world of work is here, and the modern employee cannot thrive without the creative and artificial intelligence (AI) skills needed to succeed. When a skill becomes essential in business, there is no turning back. Workers should either adjust or risk falling behind. Think of a work skill as simple as typing. Operating a […]

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Nathier Rhoda

Nathier Rhoda

“I’m always seeking the next big thrill”

Me in a word: Exploratory

The first 21 years of my life were a mix of travel, sports and chasing academic excellence. As a child, I enjoyed jet skiing, bungee jumping and a few venomous pets. I’m still always seeking the next big thrill, like rock climbing and cave exploration.

Since leaving university and surviving the COVID years, I’ve developed my skills across different fields, from education to private healthcare, with a keen interest in human biology and education.

To relax, I watch old war movies or series, and shows like Sons of Anarchy and The Wire. Cooking was a big part of my childhood and I’d always help my parents prepare meals. I’ll bake anything with chocolate!

My wilderness survival buddy would be my dad. He’s a DIY expert, with basic wilderness survival skills. I once had a narrow escape outdoors: Venturing off the path on a solo hike, roasting in midday sun, suffering from dehydration, leg cramps and an encounter with a juvenile cobra. (I survived.)

Some everyday things that really annoy me are the morning traffic rush – and people being indecisive at the drive-thru window.

My bucket list destinations? Thailand, for rock climbing and base jumping, and Burma, for Lethwei (Burmese bare-knuckle boxing).

I think the human race needs a greater focus on work-life balance. Spending more time enjoying the little things, whether sport, art or music would help everyone live better, more fulfilling lives.

If I could change the law, I’d ban farm-raised lion hunting, and I’d allow a years’ paid parental leave for all new parents.

Outside of work, I juggle sports, cooking and taking my dogs out for regular walks.

My work family is supportive and engaging, always available to bounce ideas or chat. Learning Curve is the best work family ever, with an unparalleled culture. I like the freedom and flexibility to explore new and creative avenues – and the endless coffee (Yay!)

Stephanie Lathe

Stephanie Lathe

Medical Education Solutions Specialist

“Every day is different.”

Me in a word: Outgoing

I grew up in KZN, often barefoot in the bush, or soaking up the Durban sunshine. Our home was loud, with four daughters and weird and wonderful pets, and my love for performing means I have a large, bubbly, personality.

I wanted to be a singer and actress, then a vet. I moved to Cape Town to study Anatomy and completed an M.Sc at Stellenbosch University, then joined Learning Curve, where I work with 3D Anatomy software, Primal Pictures.

In my free time I like hiking, running, and yoga – and I’ve taught myself to play the ukulele. I recently started busking and people did tip me. (Was that their way of begging me to stop?)

Home entertainment? OK, this is embarrassing but I love the kind of reality shows which I fondly refer to as ‘trash TV’. I’m a vegetarian and love veggies, but also a classic mac and cheese with a parmesan crust.

I’m a cat person – my cat is my baby. I like the feline independence, and contrary to popular belief, they can be very friendly and loving.

Australia’s top of my bucket list; I was a huge Steve Irwin fan as a child and I’d love to visit the family’s zoo. I’d also love to spend more time exploring the spectacular nature that South Africa has to offer, and learn more musical instruments.

If I was in charge, there’d be a law against chewing with your mouth open, and one act of kindness every day would be compulsory. Kindness and compassion are what the world needs now.

I’m very lucky to be part of the wonderful Learning Curve education team. We’re passionate about our work and we’re loud and energetic, always having lots of fun with our clients around the country. This is a family that I love being a part of. Every day is different, which keeps things fun and exciting. Our team is full of knowledgeable people – I’m constantly learning new things from my colleagues.

My favourite office snack? Peanuts.

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