INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT, BANELE MTHETHWA WINS FIRST PRIZE AT THE DTIC FURNITURE DESIGN COMPETITION
Third-year Interior Design student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), Banele Mthethwa clinched first prize in the Furniture Design Competition hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in partnership with the South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI), Proudly South African, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and their industry partners. Mthethwa was announced as the winner in the student category at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit held recently at the Sandton Convention Centre.
The DTIC hosts a furniture design competition annually in which students and professionals are invited to participate.
DUT SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT PROJECT IS SEEKING FUNDS TO CONTINUE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
In its ongoing commitment to enriching the educational experiences of high school students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is actively conducting a fundraising campaign through its School Engagement Project. With a lofty goal of raising R500,000, the project, initiated in 2018, operates under the Advancement and Alumni Relations unit at DUT.
The School Engagement Project, which was launched in 2018, was designed to enhance school education, offering practical, hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for DUT students, whilst nurturing collaborative partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders.
PROMOTING CULTURAL DIVERSITY THROUGH INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE AND TEAM BUILDING: DUT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL COHESION
The International Education and Partnerships (IEP) unit at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), in conjunction with the BAT Centre, which is Durban’s premier Community Arts Centre, together with the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre, recently organised a dynamic workshop aimed at enhancing team dynamics and promoting social cohesion through intercultural exchange.
This informative and action-packed initiative involved students from various countries, including Zimbabwe, Germany, Kenya, South Africa, Angola, DRC, Mozambique, Lesotho, and Nigeria, among others.
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AWARDS CEREMONY 2024
The Department of Financial Accounting recently held their prestigious annual student awards ceremony on 15 March 2024, hosted at the Capital Zimbali and it was a day filled with celebration, recognition, and inspiration. The event brought together students, departmental staff members, and industry professionals to honour outstanding achievements and contributions within the realm of financial accounting. The Department of Financial Accounting Awards Ceremony 2024 was not only a celebration of past accomplishments but also a testament to the bright future ahead for all those involved in the dynamic field of financial accounting.
SRC SPORTS AND RECREATION OFFICER IN DURBAN AIMS TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT IN SPORTS
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) Students Representative Council (SRC) Sports and Recreation Officer in Durban, Fezeka Majombozi, wants to make sure that every student feels welcome and has the opportunity to participate in sports regardless of their background or skill level.
Majombozi is currently enrolled in the Faculty of Management Sciences, pursuing a Diploma in Business Law. Her journey at DUT started when she commenced her studies in 2021 following her high school exit in 2020.
Durban University of Technology (DUT) officially launched the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework, comprising five core values: transparency, honesty, integrity, respect and accountability. These values are underpinned by the principles of fairness, professionalism, commitment, compassion and excellence. DUT Publications Officer Waheeda Peters, recently engaged in a conversation with Samukelisiwe Fortunate Nhlabathi, an administrator in the Institute of Systems Science, to delve deeper into the Living Values Framework and ENVISION2030.
Q: Kindly tell me about your role at DUT?
A: “I work for the Institute of Systems Science at DUT, as an administrator. I help with the daily operations of projects run by the department and offer administrative support, in order to make sure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.”
