DUT IS THE FIRST IN AFRICA TO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY FOR THE LARGE-SCALE APPLICATION FOR PRODUCING BIOFUELS FROM MICROALGAE GROWN ON WASTEWATER
The development of a cost-effective process for the production of biofuels from microalgae as a step towards commercialisation for the renewable energy industry was the focal point of the SATREPS “Production of biofuels from algae biomass” Technology Transfer hybrid workshop, which was held at the Protea Hotel by Marriot Karridene Beach, last Thursday, 17 March 2022.
The hybrid workshop was hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), which is under the helm of IWWT’s Director, Prof Faizal Bux, at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS’ PROFESSOR MEGANDHREN GOVENDER OBTAINS A C2 NRF RATING
Professor Megandhren Govender of the Faculty of Applied Science at the Durban University of Technology recently obtained a C2 National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating.
Prof Govender’s role includes; teaching of mathematics, research, community outreach and being involved in the larger University community, where he serves on various University committees. He has been in this role from 2016. He is also an Honorary Professor in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
DUT’S PROF REDDY’S PRESENTATION WILL EXPRESS THE NEED FOR THE ‘WILL’ AND THE ‘WANT’ TO CATAPULT IT INTO THE REALM OF NORMAL PUBLIC HEALTHCARE
The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Durban University of Technology (DUT), Professor Thandwa Mthembu cordially invites you to the inaugural professorial lecture of Professor Poovendhree Reddy, Full Professor in the Department of Community Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Professor Poovendhree Reddy is currently an Associate Professor in Environmental Health in the Department of Community Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences at DUT.
DUT TO DISCUSS WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECD SECTOR
The Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Head of Department of Community Health (incorporating Child and Youth Care and Environmental Health), Dr Moeti Kgware facilitated the closing session of the Human Resource Development Council Early Childhood Development (ECD) Indaba held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) on Friday, 18 March 2022.
This prestigious event was made possible by DUT in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Government, led by the KZN Premier, Mr Sihle Zikalala and the University of South Africa (Unisa).
PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE DUT COMMUNITY IN THE TIMES OF A PANDEMIC
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) continues to commend all its essential workers for their dedication and commitment in providing services to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. DUT’s Communications team’s Waheeda Peters spoke to Zamani Senzo Zwane, a Secretary at the Department of Nursing, Indumiso Campus.
Q: Kindly tell me about your role at DUT and which campus you are based at?
A: “I am currently working as a Secretary at the Department of Nursing at the Indumiso Campus. I make sure that students and staff members within our department are assisted with all they need.”
