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  1. Student Accommodation in South Africa with Amo Mocumi

    11/04/2025

    Student Accommodation in South Africa with Amo Mocumi

    Amo Mocumi (Head of Growthpoint Properties’ Student Accommodation REIT) joins host Monde Nkosi to discuss purpose-built student accommodation in South Africa. Amo describes the importance of accommodation to student outcomes, explaining that it is more than just a bed - it includes a range of amenities to support student success, such as psychological assistance, academic support programs, good internet connectivity, and 24/7 safe environments. He highlights the significant and growing imbalance between fast-growing enrolments at universities and the limited number of residences to accommodate these students, advocating for private sector investors to play a role in fixing that imbalance. Amo also shares personal reflections on his journey and pays tribute to those who have shaped him. Amo is the Head of Growthpoint Properties’ Student Accommodation REIT, which was launched in 2021 and has rapidly grown to 14 properties serving more than 10,000 students across private and public higher education institutions in South Africa, with a portfolio valued in the billions of Rands. Prior to Growthpoint, Amo was Head of Real Estate Acquisitions at the Public Investment Corporation, Africa’s largest asset manager. He started his career in construction at Triple C Management and real estate investment banking at Nedbank. Amo holds a BSc in Construction Studies and a BCom Honours in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management, both from the University of Cape Town, and an MSc in Real Estate Investment from the University of Reading. Watch on YouTube

    1 hr
  2. Designing Learning Spaces with Rosan Bosch

    09/23/2025

    Designing Learning Spaces with Rosan Bosch

    Rosan Bosch (Founder and Creative Director of Rosan Bosch Studio) joins host Monde Nkosi to discuss the design of future-proof learning spaces. She unpacks how physical space can be seen as a pedagogical tool for learning enhancement and how thoughtful design can nurture essential skills like creativity, collaboration and learner agency. Rosan explains her Built Pedagogy approach and offers personal reflections on her journey - including the origins of her passion for transforming education through design. Rosan is a pioneer in reimagining educational spaces. She developed the Learning Landscape typology, transforming traditional classrooms into dynamic, flexible learning environments for 21st-century learners. Rosan's work spans 30+ countries, collaborating with leading educational institutions and governments across Latin America, the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Her notable projects include Vittra Telefonplan in Stockholm, Sweden, Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico (WURI 2025), the Western Academy of Beijing in China, and the Garzón School in Uruguay (WAF2025 finalist). She has authored several books including Play to Learn – Designing for Uncertainty and Designing for a Better World Starts at School, both widely referenced as guides for future-focused learning environments. Rosan has been featured on CNN, FastCompany, and TED, and has served as a guest lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education's Project Zero. She was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by Hasselt University in recognition of her pioneering work in transforming educational spaces. Watch on YouTube

    1h 8m

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Insightful conversations with leading educators, operators, and investors in the education sector around the world.