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In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Waste Management and Climate Change, the Academy of Design and Innovation has designed a 60-hour course under the Training of Trainers Programme at Mauritius Prison Service. The Course on ‘Wood Craft using goyave de chine’ was delivered to 11 Prison Officers from 16 March to 18 may to empower them in order to create a range of decorative and functional items to promote circular and green jobs. This enabled participants to enhance their creativity in terms of knowledge, skills and understanding in the field of wood craft. An award ceremony was held on 23 May 2024, at the Mauritius Prison Service in Beau Bassin, with the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, Mr Kavydass Ramano; the Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, Ms Naveena Ramyad; the Acting Commissioner of Prison, Mr Jaganaden Rungadoo; and other personalities.
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The Academy of Design and Innovation (ADI) in collaboration with the National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) have recently orchestrated a two-day workshop aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs within the handicraft sector on the 21st and 22nd of May 2024.
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The ADI in collaboration with Ciel Textiles Ltd launched the Graduate Programme and upskilling programme for the Staff of Ciel Textile Ltd in Madagascar from 14 -20 April 2024.
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On the 29 April 2024, the Academy of Design and Innovation organised an induction session for the March Intake of the Academic Year 2024-2025 for the following programmes:
National Certificate Level 3 in Jewellery Manufacturing and Design
National Certificate Level 3 in Art and Design Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design ( Fashion)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design Art Practice)
BA (Hons) Interior Design
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The Academy of Design and Innovation is the proud winner of the Bronze Award at the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Awards on 17 May 2024.
This prestigious accolade has been awarded by the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC) in recognition of our outstanding contributions in the category of Government Departments, Parastatals, and Registered Associations.
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The ADI organised a Design Exhibition and Career Guidance #Crea 2024 at the Caudan Arts Centre, Caudan Waterfront, Port-Louis from 13 to 16 March 2024 from 10h to 17h to invite the public discover the captivating world of design through immersive displays and interactive experiences. This exhibition is a first for Mauritius as it presents all fields of design under one umbrella.
The Official Honouring Ceremony will be held on Thursday 14 March 2024 at 16h00 and the function was graced by the Hon. Ms. Naveena Ramyad, Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs & Cooperatives.
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From 6 to 7 March, the Academy of Design and Innovation had the incredible opportunity to be part of the 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐄́𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 held at 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫. It was an unforgettable experience filled with passion, creativity, and inspiration.
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The Mauritius International University Career Expo is an annual event organized by the Rotary Club of Grand Bay at the Swami Vivekananda Conference Centre Pailles, where local and international Universities are present.
The institute seized the opportunity to provide information on the different courses and guide the students in their future career orientation, especially to the HSC leavers who recently received their school results.
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On the 26 and 27 February 2024, the Defi Media Group came up with the 4th Edition of its Career & Learning Lounge at the Caudan Arts Centre.
The Academy of Design and Innovation seized the opportunity to participate in the event which was highly mediatized to connect with the students and school leavers with wishing to pursue higher studies. The ADI team was there on both days to guide the students on possible study paths in the Design field.
- ADI was present on the online Platform of the Salon du lycéen et de l’étudiant held at Reunion Island from 24 to 25 November 2023 to Market its courses to the prospective students.
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The Salon International du Textile Africain (SITA) is an event that brings together all the stakeholders in the textile industry. This event is one of the major activities in the field of textile in Africa. It is a platform for the promotion and enhancement of textiles manufactured on the African continent and is displayed through several fashion shows, including a competition.
The 9th SITA was held at the Palais du Peuple in Conakry, Guinea. It was the third participation of the Academy of Design & Innovation (ADI). The mission composed of 7 delegates with the Head of Delegation Mrs A. D Poreema, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Parent Ministry.
The director of ADI, Dr. (Mrs.) S. D. Ramsamy-Iranah invited as the president of the Jury Members to this edition of SITA.
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ADI participated in the International Education Fair 2023 schedule in Kenya and Tanzania. The event is being organized by “S3 Education Consultants” which is a London-based company, specialising in international student recruitment for various destinations like the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Mauritius, Malaysia, India, UAE and many others.
In line with its strategic plan, this event represents a great opportunity for the ADI to expand its services and establish a presence in the African Continent.
- . MoA with The National Institute of Fashion Technology (Nift), 24 May 2024
- . MOU with Seychelles Institute of Art and Design (SIAD), 9 February 2024
- .MOU with CIEL Textiles, 8 January 2024
- .Signature of MOU between ADI and University of Technology, 15 May 2023
- .Agreement with the National Youth Council, 17 January 2023