DUT ENTREPRENEUR SCOOPS SECOND PRIZE AT THE 2023 ALLIANCE OF GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SISTER-CITY UNIVERSITIES (GISU) URBAN INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINAL COMPETITION IN ITALY
A Durban University of Technology (DUT) entrepreneur, Dr Olusegun Ayodeji Olagunju, who co-owns a spin-off company called Zah Biofuels, was announced as the second prize winner in the 2023 Alliance of Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU) Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Final Competition, which was recently held in Padova, Italy.
The theme of the annual competition was “Promoting Sustainable Urban Development with Scientific and Technological Innovation, focusing on Science Entrepreneurship.”
ASSURING THE INTEGRITY OF ASSESSMENT PRACTICES PROJECT LAUNCH
The Centre for Quality Promotion and Assurance at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted the Assuring the Integrity of Assessment Practices Project Launch at the Coastlands Musgrave Hotel on Monday, 13 November 2023.
Giving the welcome and introduction address to the much-anticipated ‘Big Rocks’ project was the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Dr Azwitevhelwi Nevhutalu. He explained that one of the key parameters to be acknowledged is the curriculum and what is being taught and assessed to produce innovative, creative, entrepreneurial, adaptive graduates. He emphasised that the students must go out and transform society.
STUDENT LEADERS HONOURED AT THE VUNA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AWARDS
The Student Governance and Development Unit at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted the Vuna Leadership Academy Awards to honour student leaders at the Mansfield Hall in Ritson campus on Thursday, 09 November 2023.
The event was facilitated by Dr Mzwandile Khumalo, Siyaphumela Institutional lead and a DUT Teaching, Learning and Development Practitioner who began by welcoming the distinguished guests and members of the DUT Executive Management.
“As DUT we recognise the value that the students play in the realisation of ENVISION2030. DUT has assumed a really interesting posture of moving away from a concept of being a student-centred university to being a people-centred university...
THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONALISATION AT HOME (IAH) INITIATIVES AT DUT TOWARDS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AND INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES ON STUDENTS
One of the qualities of global citizenship is cross-cultural awareness and internationalisation at home initiatives offer opportunities for students to engage in inter/cross-cultural encounters and acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to become adaptive and open-minded global leaders who are aware of their surroundings. Making Internationalisation at Home initiatives is an excellent tool for international students at DUT to experience knowledge-based activities necessary for their integration process and out-of-classroom education.
The International Education and Partnerships Directorate (IEP) at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), therefore, thrives on exposing international students to the side of the world that is different from theirs...
NURTURING FUTURE-READY ACCOUNTANTS: A GLIMPSE INTO THE DUT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
The Department of Financial Accounting hosted an Entrepreneurship and Project-Based Learning Seminar from 1 November 2023 to 2 November 2023 at the Coastlands Hotel and Conference Centre.
The event focused on the outstanding projects undertaken by DUT Advanced Diploma students in the module Financial Reporting 4. Students who displayed exceptional potential were invited to participate. These projects showcased the students’ innovative solutions to financial issues in organisations.
Durban University of Technology (DUT) approved the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework. The five values are identified as transparency, honesty, integrity, respect and accountability. The principles espoused are fairness, professionalism, commitment, compassion and excellence. DUT’s Communications team, Simangele Zuma spoke to Odwa Mahlungulu, Administrative Assistant in the Disability Rights Unit.
Q: Kindly tell me about your role at DUT?
A: “I am an Administrative Assistant working within the Disability Rights Unit, which operates under the Student Counselling and Health Unit.
