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“VUT fine art students explored copyright, intellectual property and creative business opportunities at an awareness event on 20 October 2026.” The post VUT fine art students urged to protect their work and…
Read on the university’s site“James Mayinga reflects on the second chance he found at VUT, his football and broadcasting career, and his commitment to The post James Mayinga on second chances, life after football and giving…
Read on the university’s siteA Rugby Science and Medicine workshop hosted by UCT and Leeds Beckett University brought together international experts in rugby science, medicine, coaching and player welfare.
Read on the university’s site“VUT celebrates academic achievers, student leaders and residence volunteers at the 2026 SAC Awards, supporting student success and the VUT The post VUT celebrates student excellence and leadership at 2026 Residence Awards…
Read on the university’s site“VUT’s Ecotourism Guest Lecture Seminar helped students explore career opportunities, conservation, innovation and entrepreneurship through industry engagement.” 05 November 2026 The post VUT ecotourism seminar prepares students to shape the future of…
Read on the university’s site“VUT recognised OMIESSO alumni and student leaders for their contributions to mentorship, student development and industry engagement.” 05 November 2026 The post VUT honours OMIESSO alumni and student leaders first appeared on…
Read on the university’s siteRepresenting South Africa at one of the world’s leading skills competitions was a dream come true for Durban
Read on the university’s site“Dr Kentse Motsetse takes up permanent leadership of VUT’s Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, prioritising teaching, research and student The post VUT appoints Dr Kentse Motsetse to lead Chemical and Metallurgical…
Read on the university’s siteDurban University of Technology (DUT) lecturer Adele Robinson recently moderated a panel discussion at the South African Institute
Read on the university’s site“VUT Fashion Show 2026 showcases student collections and alumni success stories, highlighting creativity, resilience and fashion entrepreneurship.” 05 November 2026 The post From classroom to couture: VUT Fashion Show celebrates emerging talent…
Read on the university’s siteDurban University of Technology (DUT) officially launched the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework, comprising five core values: transparency,
Read on the university’s siteAs part of its ENVISION2030 strategy, Durban University of Technology (DUT) is committed to developing adaptive graduates who
Read on the university’s site“Ten VUT staff members completed First Aid Level 1 training to build emergency response skills and strengthen workplace safety.” 05 The post VUT equips staff with first aid skills to strengthen workplace…
Read on the university’s site“VUT hosted its Second Annual Convocation Fun Walk/Run on 31 October 2026, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and corporate partners The post VUT Convocation Fun Walk/Run 2026 Raises Funds for Student Success…
Read on the university’s site“VUT’s Work-Integrated Learning workshop addresses placement delays, registration barriers and funding challenges affecting student progress towards graduation.” 05 Novemer 2026 The post VUT addresses workplace training and registration barriers to graduation first…
Read on the university’s site“VUT Computer Sciences staff attend the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference 2026 to explore AI, ICT skills shortages, graduate employability and The post VUT Computer Sciences staff explore AI and the future of…
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) Gender Forum hosted a workshop on Gender Equality and Equity in the
Read on the university’s siteProf Aubrey Mainza, the dean of UCT’s Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment highlights his priority areas for the faculty.
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) is celebrating the election of two of its academics, Professor Fulufhelo Nemavhola
Read on the university’s siteUCT’s Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research collaborated on a study that examined how to extract copper more effectively.
Read on the university’s siteExperts and researchers recently gathered for an extraordinary unveiling of LiDAR images of late iron-age settlements thanks to cutting-edge laser-imaging technology.
Read on the university’s siteProf Diane Gray’s inaugural lecture highlighted her groundbreaking research in paediatric pulmonary health.
Read on the university’s site“Olympic Games” of the industry were held at CTICC when organisers, keynote speakers, research presenters and exhibitors gathered at the 32nd International Mineral Processing Congress.
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) celebrates the distinguished academic career and research contributions of Chemistry Emeritus Professor
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) celebrates the distinguished academic career and research contributions of Chemistry Emeritus Professor
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted an Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Chapter Launch on 22 and 23
Read on the university’s siteThe 2026 UCT Sports Awards were held on 28 October 2026.
Read on the university’s siteSphelele Dlamini: Turning Personal Challenges into Opportunities for Others From navigating financial and material challenges as a university
Read on the university’s siteThird-year students in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology in Internet of Things (BICIoT) programme at the
Read on the university’s siteAs antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten the effective treatment of bacterial infections worldwide, Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Read on the university’s siteIn a major step toward levelling the playing field in higher education and scientific innovation, Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) officially launched its Women in Research Initiative for Growth and
Read on the university’s siteDelivering a powerful address at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban, during the launch of Mangosuthu University of Technology’s (MUT) Women in Research Initiative for Growth and Transformation (WRIGHT), Deputy Minister
Read on the university’s siteThe launch of Women in Research Initiative for Growth and Transformation (WRIGHT) on 28 October 2026 brought together distinguished leaders from government and academia to provide guidance and momentum for
Read on the university’s siteWhile high-ranking government officials and University executives gathered off-campus at the Radisson Blu Hotel on 28 October 2026 to launch Mangosuthu University of Technology’s (MUT) Women in Research Initiative for
Read on the university’s siteMangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) marked a landmark milestone in its academic and institutional evolution with the official off-campus. The highlight of the launch of the Women in Research Initiative
Read on the university’s siteMUT has officially bid farewell to Dr Connie Israel, the founding Executive Director of Institutional Advancement (IA), following her retirement after four years at the helm of the department. University
Read on the university’s siteIn a distinctive expression of leadership, MUT Council Chairperson Dr Mosidi Makgae conceptualised an awards ceremony that went beyond celebrating institutional achievements to recognising the people whose dedication, resilience, and
Read on the university’s siteIn a landmark celebration of institutional recovery and governance reform, MUT Council Chairperson Dr Mosidi Makgae announced that an unqualified audit opinion signalled a major turnaround from previous financial disclaimer
Read on the university’s siteWith restrictions on new academic programmes lifted, Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Rushiella Songca who played a pivotal role in this accomplishment, is turning her attention to institutional readiness, strengthening academic capacity,
Read on the university’s siteOne of Professor Songca’s immediate priorities is accelerating the filling of vacant academic positions. She is acutely aware that MUT cannot pursue ambitious academic growth without ensuring that its faculties
Read on the university’s siteIn what is being hailed as a seismic shift in organisational culture at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), the MUT Council convened strategic members of the University community on 23
Read on the university’s siteSpeaking at the inaugural Chair of Council Awards on 23 October 2026, Seipati Boulton, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Council at MUT, praised the Institution’s progress in
Read on the university’s siteMangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) Deputy Chairperson of Council, Conny Mametja, paid a heartfelt tribute to Chairperson of Council, Dr Mosidi Makgae, for conceptualising the Institutional Excellence and Recognition Awards,
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT), through its Advancement and Alumni Relations Unit (AARU), is proud to announce
Read on the university’s siteAnalysing and remediating water contamination across natural and engineered systems forms the core of Professor Somandla Ncube’s academic
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) Library, in collaboration with Corporate Affairs, hosted a public lecture on 22
Read on the university’s siteUCT student and outgoing SRC vice-president, Maboletso Letsoalo, has been selected for the 2027 SACS Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.
Read on the university’s siteAhead of World Cities Day on 31 October 2026, Prof Tanja Winkler says cities must be cognisant of the inclusion of all people who live in them.
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Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology recently hosted the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Nalindren Naicker at DUT’s Hotel School,
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) has demonstrated its commitment to research excellence, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration by
Read on the university’s siteTwo student entrepreneurs from the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) innobiz DUT Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have
Read on the university’s siteMondli Mkhize, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate and Doctor of Accounting student at the Durban University
Read on the university’s siteDurban University of Technology (DUT) has officially launched the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework, anchored in five core values:
Read on the university’s siteAs part of its ENVISION2030 strategy, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is committed to developing adaptive graduates
Read on the university’s siteThe African harrier-hawk is the focus of a UCT research project investigating how the unusual raptor has established itself in Cape Town.
Read on the university’s siteConverging SMS and access to information and technology is the founding principle of Miran Moodley’ start-up, Kwabantu AI.
Read on the university’s site“VUT honoured staff for 10 to 40 years of service, recognising their contribution to student success and the people behind The post VUT honours long-serving staff in a celebration of purpose and…
Read on the university’s site“VUT’s five-day Tech Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helped students test business ideas, understand customer needs and prepare to build sustainable ventures.” 28 The post VUT bootcamp challenges student entrepreneurs to turn ideas into solutions…
Read on the university’s site“VUT’s Student Life Achievement Awards recognised student leaders and organisations for leadership, entrepreneurship, service and community engagement.” 28 October 2026 The post Student Life Achievement Awards celebrate campus leaders and organisations first…
Read on the university’s site“VUT Library’s Open Access Week webinar examined publishing costs, equitable access to research and agreements that support eligible authors.” 28 The post VUT Library webinar examines barriers to accessing and publishing research…
Read on the university’s site“VUT alumna Nomfundo Vilakazi reflects on her career at Dis-Chem, the lessons of motherhood and helping others build meaningful careers.” The post VUT alumna Nomfundo Vilakazi puts people at the heart of…
Read on the university’s site“VUT’s Student Motivational Seminar brought together about 400 students for examination guidance, financial literacy and the launch of AutoScholar.” 28 The post VUT seminar equips students to manage pressure ahead of examinations…
Read on the university’s siteBeyond producing graduates, how can university resources be used to address problems that people experience in their everyday lives?
Read on the university’s siteThe Human Capital Services (HCS) unit at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) recently held a three-day team-building
Read on the university’s site–The Durban University of Technology (DUT) marked a decade of research collaboration and technological innovation when it hosted
Read on the university’s siteUCT’s Development and Alumni Department celebrated donors and students in an evening of appreciation.
Read on the university’s siteAt the AC Jordan public lecture this year, Emer Prof Lungisile Ntsebeza will take stock of who UCT belongs to and how far the university has come in opening its doors.
Read on the university’s siteDurban University of Technology (DUT) congratulates Professor Ferina Marimuthu, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Financial
Read on the university’s siteDurban University of Technology (DUT) congratulates Professor Ferina Marimuthu, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Financial
Read on the university’s sitePalaeontologists and paleo-communicators are invited to take part in an international survey, ahead of the 7th International Palaeontology Congress in Cape Town, from 30 November to 3 December 2026.
Read on the university’s siteEmer Prof Silke Dyer discussed the ethics of partial ectogenesis during a lunch time lecture.
Read on the university’s siteProfessorial Inaugural Lecture of Professor Somandla Ncube
Read on the university’s siteStaff and students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) came together at the Indumiso Campus on 17
Read on the university’s siteIn what could be described as an unprecedented gesture of institutional leadership, Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) Council Chairperson, Dr Mosidi Makgae, has set a new tone for University governance
Read on the university’s siteAs part of global Cyber Security Month initiatives this October, Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) hosted a comprehensive Cyber Security Awareness Campaign on 16 October 2026. The event aimed to
Read on the university’s siteMUT Library Services Department, in collaboration with the Research Directorate, celebrated International Open Access Week 2026 from 19 to 22 October 2026. Through a series of activities, the initiative focused
Read on the university’s siteMUT hosted its 2026 Wellness Day on campus on 22 October 2026, providing staff members with a dedicated space to slow down, assess one’s health status, and prioritise one’s overall
Read on the university’s siteHighlighting the vital link between employee well-being and workplace productivity, MUT hosted its annual Wellness Day on 22 October 2026. The campus event brought together 251 staff members who paused
Read on the university’s siteFollowing the overwhelming success of the recent International Coastal Clean-up (ICC), the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has once again collaborated with Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
Read on the university’s siteThe UCT Choir will host a gala concert in the Sarah Baartman Hall on Saturday, 24 October, at 19:00.
Read on the university’s site“VUT recognises top-performing maVUti ambassadors from five schools in Gauteng and the Free State with examination gifts to encourage academic The post VUT celebrates top-performing maVUti ambassadors with examination gifts first appeared…
Read on the university’s site“VUT students explored budgeting, saving, investing and responsible borrowing at a financial wellness workshop hosted by the Alumni Office.” 22 The post VUT Alumni Office hosts financial wellness workshop first appeared on…
Read on the university’s siteThe Durban University of Technology (DUT) ACFE SA Student Chapter has been named Student Chapter of the Year
Read on the university’s siteUCT is helping to shape global decisions on which TB drug candidates should advance.
Read on the university’s siteAfter being crowned this year’s VC Award recipient, Sayuran Pillay spoke about student leadership at UCT.
Read on the university’s site“VUT student Refiloe Mokone shares the inspiration behind his futuristic mascot design, one of three finalists in the University’s mascot The post From Power Rangers to VUT: Refiloe Mokone’s mascot design among…
Read on the university’s site“VUT student Wandile Majiya shares how his mascot design, one of three finalists, captures student resilience, innovation and the University’s The post From machine to mascot: Wandile Majiya’s design among VUT’s three…
Read on the university’s siteWhat do tracking endangered vultures across Africa and managing Cape Town’s response to water shortages, pandemics and energy insecurity have in common?
Read on the university’s site“Newly appointed VUT Director Lungile Masango outlines his priorities for residence safety, maintenance, catering and responsive student support.” 23 October The post Lungile Masango outlines student accommodation and catering priorities at VUT…
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