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CPUT hosts Stakeholder Summit on Higher Educa... Delegates who attended the Stakeholder Summit on Higher Education Transformation have committed themselves to addressing the challenges raised in the Soudien Report. The two-day summit, which wa.... (2010-04-30 00:00:00)

CPUT launches and implements Transformation C... CPUT recently launched its Transformation Charter, making it one of the few institutions of higher learning that have reached that stage in the transformation agenda. The launch was very symbol.... (2010-04-21 00:00:00)

High profile guest speakers address April 201... Key role-players in government, industry and education are among the guest speakers lined up to address CPUT’s 2010 graduates at the university’s April Graduation Ceremonies, running from 12 to 17 Apr.... (2010-04-14 00:00:00)

April 2010 graduates encouraged to pursue the... Chancellor of CPUT, Dr Trevor Manuel, will confer 6 300 diplomas and degrees on CPUT graduates during the University’s April Graduation. Of this total, 62 master's degrees and seven doctora.... (2010-04-12 00:00:00)

New Mechanical Engineering building to comple... Construction work on the new Mechanical Engineering building is progressing at a rapid rate, with one section of the facility earmarked for completion by the end of April. The building, which is.... (2010-04-07 00:00:00)

Disability Unit establishes task team to impr... Accessibility at CPUT will come under the spotlight, with the establishment of the Universal Access Task Team. The team, which is currently being put together by Dr Nina du Toit, Head of the Dis.... (2010-03-03 00:00:00)

Construction work begins on Administration Bu... Construction work on the Administration Building at the Bellville Campus has begun. At a cost of R36.5 million, the Administration Building will be extended in order to accommodate a Senate Hall, Coun.... (2010-02-25 00:00:00)

Football Frenzy campaign kicks off with Diski... As the Fifa 2010 World Cup ™ draws closer, CPUT staff and students will get the chance to show their soccer spirit by participating in the University’s multi-campus Football Frenzy campaign. .... (2010-02-15 00:00:00)

Sport Management Department taps into adventu... The Sport Management Department is not only expanding but planning to tap into the adrenaline-pumping adventure sports industry. The department, which previously only had offices at the Mowbray .... (2010-02-10 00:00:00)

New wine cellar on Wellington campus to help ... Students who are being trained in the art of winemaking will soon have access to a state-of-the-art experimental wine cellar. The wine cellar, which is earmarked to open its doors later this yea.... (2010-02-01 00:00:00)

Vice-Chancellor encourages first year student... Thousands of first year students were urged to make a success of their studies in order to play a vital role in South Africa’s economy. Addressing first year students during a Welcome Ceremony a.... (2010-01-20 00:00:00)

First year students enjoy jam-packed programm... The 2010 Orientation programme is in full swing after thousands of first year students arrived at CPUT last week. This year the institution is pulling out all the stops to ensure that first year.... (2010-01-18 00:00:00)

Communication Skills Lecturer's debut nov... The Web of Silence, a novel authored by CPUT lecturer Gail Bohle, aptly captures the experiences of first year university students. This 183-page novel is the first to be published by Boh.... (2010-01-11 00:00:00)

State-of- the-art equipment for Clothing and ... The Clothing and Textile Technology Station is gearing up to introduce new technology to the local industry after it acquired three hi-tech machines. These include a 3D body scanner, an ultrasonic .... (2010-01-11 00:00:00)

World-Class Food Technology Complex to be bui... Building work has begun on an advanced Food Technology Complex that will play a crucial role in increasing human capacity and research in the national food industry. The state of the art buildin.... (2009-12-14 00:00:00)

Wellington hosts launch of 16 days of Activis... The 16 days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children Campaign was recently launched at the CPUT Wellington campus. This national campaign takes place annually between 25 November, w.... (2009-12-02 00:00:00)

CPUT staff members complete Seta-accredited B... The hard work of a group of CPUT administrators recently paid off, when they were each awarded a certificate in Business Administration. For the past two years, administrators from various facul.... (2009-11-11 00:00:00)

CPUT hosts production team for countrywide st... On 6 and 7 October 2009 CPUT’s Bellville Campus served as the filming location for a number of television programmes on the theme of student voter education. The programmes were commissioned by .... (2009-10-19 00:00:00)

Reverend Roxanne Jordaan delivers Annual Desm... Although South Africa has gained democracy, it has not brought about a sense of national peace and justice, said Rev Roxanne Jordaan at the fifth Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture. The lecture, .... (2009-10-19 00:00:00)

Sport Management students bring soccer fever ... The sound of Vuvuzelas rang out on Mowbray Campus on 11 September 2009, as first year Sport Management students celebrated the upcoming World Cup with a campus Soccer Day. The event, which was o.... (2009-09-21 00:00:00)

Record number of postgraduate qualifications ... CPUT awarded 711 diplomas and degrees, including 35 Masters degrees and five Doctorates, at the September Graduation ceremony, which was held on the Bellville Campus. This is the largest number .... (2009-09-18 00:00:00)

CPUT residences to provide affordable accommo... Thousands of soccer fans are expected to descend on CPUT residences during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. CPUT recently became one of the first higher education institutions to sign a deal with Madla.... (2009-07-27 00:00:00)

Lotto awards R4.5m to Wellington campus for s... Sport facilities at the Wellington Campus are set for a major revamp after the institution secured funding of more than R4 million from the National Lotteries Board. The funding of R4.5m was awa.... (2009-06-26 00:00:00)

Biocatalysis and Technical Biology Research G... CPUT recently increased its number of specialised research units with the addition of the Biocatalysis and Technical Biology Research Group (BTB). This unique research group, which consists of .... (2009-06-10 00:00:00)

CPUT appoints Manager for Institutional Trans... In its quest to promote the transformation agenda in this institution, the Office of the Vice-Chancellor has appointed George Mvalo in the new position of Manager for Institutional Transformation, Soc.... (2009-05-29 00:00:00)

Open Day 2009 a hit with Western Cape learner... Open Day 2009 proved to be a huge success, attracting close to 8 000 learners from across the Western Cape This annual event is the largest student recruitment drive undertaken by the instituti.... (2009-05-19 00:00:00)

Open Day 2009 to focus on Technology in Afric... As the countdown to CPUT Open Day 2009 draws near, staff and students at the six CPUT Faculties have their preparations well under way. Open Day offers Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners the opportuni.... (2009-05-19 00:00:00)

DJ Suga and the Good Hope FM team add spice t... Popular Good Hope FM DJs Suga, Priya Reddy and Guy McDonald will be broadcasting their radio shows live from the CPUT Open Day exhibition at Bellville campus on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May. T.... (2009-05-12 00:00:00)

Dean of Students selected for American Counci... CPUT Dean of Students Cora Njoli Motale was recently selected to participate in this year’s American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship Programme. The programme provides higher education pro.... (2009-05-11 00:00:00)

New Deputy Registrar for CPUT... Joining the ranks of management at CPUT is Nikile Ntsababa, who recently took up the position of Deputy Registrar. Ntsababa comes highly qualified, having worked in the South African higher educ.... (2009-05-04 00:00:00)

Watch out for CPUT on Crazy Games!... A group of CPUT staff members and students recently participated in the Crazy Games television show. This highly successful show, which is produced for SABC 2, features teams from South African.... (2009-04-14 00:00:00)

German academic delegation dazzled by CPUT ac... On 2 April 2009, CPUT hosted a high profile delegation of Vice-Chancellors, Presidents and Registrars from a group of 19 leading German institutions including universities, technical colleges and univ.... (2009-04-08 00:00:00)

New facilities for consolidated Oxidative Str... CPUT has almost completed the construction of the new laboratories and offices that will house the Oxidative Stress Research Centre at the institution’s Bellville Campus. The construction of th.... (2009-02-16 00:00:00)

First year Maritime Studies students set sail... First year classes at the Department of Maritime Studies are in full swing, with students already hard at work on assignments. On 27 January 2009 more than 120 first year students reported to t.... (2009-02-11 00:00:00)

CPUT Vice-Chancellor welcomes 2009 first year... Welcome ceremonies for the 2009 first year students marked the beginning of what promises to be another exciting academic year at CPUT. Addressing new students and their parents at the amphithe.... (2009-01-26 00:00:00)

CPUT staff member appointed Deputy President ... Head of Training and Development at CPUT, Thelo Wakefield, was recently appointed as Deputy President of the WP Rugby Football Union. Wakefield, who has held several top positions in South Afric.... (2008-12-09 00:00:00)

Launch of Thomas Pattullo Campus showcases th... The Faculty of Informatics and Design has found a new home for the departments of Interior Design, Architectural Technology, and Town and Regional Planning. These departments, which were previous.... (2008-12-01 00:00:00)

Messages of motivation and encouragement at l... Students and staff members who contend with disabilities can now access a variety of support services at the University’s new Disability Unit. The Unit, situated at the Bellville Campus IT Cent.... (2008-11-03 00:00:00)

Mechanical Engineering Students conquer the c... A team of CPUT Mechanical Engineering students was announced overall winner of the 2008 Sasol Mini Baja Challenge, held on 17 and 18 October 2008 at the Gerotek test facility outside Pretoria. T.... (2008-10-31 00:00:00)

Entrepreneur’s Centre at CPUT Library ge... A recent report by Global Entrepreneurship Monitor stated that of the all South African cities it surveyed, Cape Town had the highest degree of entrepreneurship activity. With many CPUT staff and stud.... (2008-10-29 00:00:00)

CPUT promotes three new Professors... CPUT is celebrating the promotion of three Professors positioned within the faculties of Engineering and Informatics and Design. Recently, CPUT staff members Gary Atkinson-Hope, Theo Haupt and .... (2008-10-28 00:00:00)

CPUT participates in nationwide HIV/AIDS surv... From 20 to 24 October 2008, CPUT participated in a Higher Education HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) survey into the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in institutions of higher education. With approval from CP.... (2008-10-24 00:00:00)

Innovative ideas at first round of Sanlam Cre... For the students of the Faculty of Informatics and Design at CPUT who entered the Sanlam Creativity for Progress Competition, Wednesday,15 October was one nail-biting day. After a morning and afternoo.... (2008-10-23 00:00:00)

CPUT awarded for excellence in Advancement, M... MACE, the Institute for Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education formerly known as Unitech, presented CPUT with three Excellence Awards at its recent Annual Congress. The Congress,.... (2008-10-22 00:00:00)

Tenth Annual Media Conference focuses on new ... CPUT’s Tenth Annual Media Conference explored technology and new media. Held on Saturday, 18 October 2008, the conference attracted tech-savvy speakers on new media’s cutting edge. “Tech.... (2008-10-22 00:00:00)

Cape Town Sailors' Home continues to supp... The Cape Town Sailors’ Home recently donated R60 000 towards bursaries for students in Maritime Studies at the Granger Bay campus. The organisation has been supporting Maritime Studies stud.... (2008-10-20 00:00:00)

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu honoured at ... CPUT in conjunction with the South African Council of Churches (SACC) hosted the Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture on 7 October 2008. The lecture, which took place at the Bellville Campus, also marked.... (2008-10-15 00:00:00)

Library donates books to communities in need ... The CPUT Library recently donated a large number of books to schools and public libraries located in underprivileged communities. The book donation is an annual event at CPUT and forms part of t.... (2008-10-13 00:00:00)

CPUT researchers lead study on prevalence of ... Researchers based in the Health and Wellness Sciences Faculty at CPUT, in collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch, are leading research on the prevalence of diabetes and the associated cardi.... (2008-10-13 00:00:00)

Green Radio gets talking... Creating awareness about environmental issues at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) through radio is a vital part of building a sustainable institution, said one of the organisers of t.... (2008-10-06 00:00:00)

Zackie Achmat motivates CPUT students... Gay rights activist and leader of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), Zackie Achmat, recently addressed Cape Peninsula University of Technology Public Relations students during their weekly forum. <.... (2008-10-01 00:00:00)

MTech project helps conserve Western Leopard ... One of the country's most endangered species of wildlife is to be found, not in a protected National Park or nature reserve, but in the residential gardens of the Cape Peninsula. The Wester.... (2008-09-26 00:00:00)

Proud moments for CPUT students at September ... Six hundred diplomas and degrees, including three Doctorates, were awarded at the September Graduation Ceremony, held on 19 September 2008. The Major Sports Hall on the Bellville Campus was abu.... (2008-09-26 00:00:00)

Hundreds of students participate in HIV/AIDS ... The CPUT HIV/Aids Unit recently held their second Voluntary, Counseling and Testing (VCT) Drive for the year, which attracted hundreds of students. Ashraf Mohammed, Head of the Unit said the mai.... (2008-09-23 00:00:00)

Young entrepreneurs sell their wares at CPUT ... The third annual CPUT Market Day took place on Monday 8 September 2008 on the Cape Town Campus. The event, which was held in the Student Centre, was hosted by Student Affairs. The aim of the Mar.... (2008-09-23 00:00:00)

Public Relations Management Master's Stud... Lynne Niemann, a Public Relations Management Master’s student, has been invited to present her paper at the EUPRERA (European Public Relations Education and Research Association) Congress in Mila.... (2008-09-22 00:00:00)

Rehabilitation project awarded best poster at... A poster by CPUT student Jason Pereira and supervisor Marlon Parker, dealing with the use of blogging in communities with tension, received top honours at the Tenth Annual Conference on World Wide Web.... (2008-09-15 00:00:00)

Students assist disadvantaged communities as ... To kick off the new Reach Out and Give project, students participating in Women in Leadership and the Bellville local SRC recently made a positive impact on the lives of senior women living in a disad.... (2008-09-15 00:00:00)

Education Open Day focuses on Foundation Phas... The CPUT Education faculty is taking the lead in equipping teachers with the skills to roll out mother tongue education at primary schools. With the country facing a shortage of Xhosa-speaking .... (2008-09-15 00:00:00)

National Bank Note Design Competition won by ... Samantha Apollis, a CPUT Graphic Design student, has won the sixth annual National Bank Note Design Competition. The award was presented at a spectacular gala which took place on 22 August 2008 in Pre.... (2008-09-08 00:00:00)

Dr Trevor Manuel installed as first Chancello... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology has ushered in a new era with the appointment of Dr Trevor Manuel as the institution’s first Chancellor. This historic appointment comes just over th.... (2008-09-08 00:00:00)

Fashion student sketches her way to success a... A set of elegant fashion sketches on the theme "African Safari" has earned first year Fashion Design student Zenobia Rasper one of the major prizes in the Foschini Annual Design (FAD) Awards. He.... (2008-09-02 00:00:00)

Students, staff and alumni celebrate Women... Women in all spheres of the CPUT Community were recognised and celebrated during the month of August in a variety of presentations and events. On 15 August, The Department of Advancement invited.... (2008-08-27 00:00:00)

Young Maths achievers attend Women in Mathema... On 14 August, CPUT, as part of its celebration of Women's Month, gave a group of 100 Grade 10 and 11 female learners the opportunity to attend presentations by five inspirational women who had use.... (2008-08-27 00:00:00)

Merged CPUT Choir to perform at the Installa... A highlight of the Installation Ceremony of the first Chancellor of the University will be a performance from the merged CPUT Choir. The Choir, which consists of male and female voices from multiple .... (2008-08-25 00:00:00)

Public Relations Management moves to the Facu... On 1 August 2008, the Department of Public Relations Management officially moved from the Faculty of Business to the Faculty of Informatics and Design. The change of Faculty allows the Public R.... (2008-08-21 00:00:00)

Gold Loerie for CPUT Design student ... Megan Barnfather, a CPUT Graphic Design student, has done the institution proud by winning a Gold Loerie at the 2008 Loerie Awards in the student category Three-Dimensional, Environmental and Package .... (2008-08-20 00:00:00)

CPUT Vice-Chancellor is appointed to two addi... Recently Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga, Vice Chancellor of CPUT, was appointed by the Minister of Science and Technology as a member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) to serve from 01 Ma.... (2008-08-15 00:00:00)

Education student awarded Abe Bailey Bursary... A 21-year-old teaching student, based at the Wellington Campus has been chosen to represent the Cape Peninsula University of Technology during a three week leadership trip to the United Kingdom.

CPUT wins seven trophies at national business... The CPUT Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team won seven trophies at the South African National SIFE competition on 3 July 2008. The competition was held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg.... (2008-08-05 00:00:00)

CPUT student attends youth leadership confere... Thuso Segopolo, a BTech student in Information Technology, has become the first student to represent CPUT at the International Youth Leadership Conference (IYLC) hosted by Civic Concepts International.... (2008-07-31 00:00:00)

The Green Team promotes environmental awarene... With the help of a group of environment-savvy students, CPUT is on the path to becoming one of the most environmentally friendly higher education institutions in the country. The “Green Team – O.... (2008-07-28 00:00:00)

Alumni reconnect at reunions around the count... Port Elizabeth became the most recent city in South Africa to host a 2008 reunion for CPUT alumni. The event, which took place at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Conference Centre on 28 Jun.... (2008-07-28 00:00:00)

CPUT launches Institutional Quality Audit 201... In 2010, when the soccer player players of the world are aiming for the goalposts, CPUT will be hoping to achieve a few goals of its own during an Institutional Quality Audit site visit from the Highe.... (2008-07-21 00:00:00)

Creating futures for young learners at Winter... The midyear holidays saw the Cape Town Campus of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology open its doors to 440 dedicated school learners for the annual Association for Educational Transformation (.... (2008-07-21 00:00:00)

New Food Technology facility for Bellville Ca... A state of the art Food Technology facility with a price tag of R44 million is set to be built at the Bellville campus. Earmarked to open its doors at the start of the 2010 academic year, funds for th.... (2008-07-10 00:00:00)

Students meet author and filmmaker Rayda Jaco... As part of its monthly seminar program, the HIV/AIDS Unit gave a group of students the opportunity to meet noted author and filmmaker Rayda Jacobs. Ms Jacobs presented the film Confessions o.... (2008-07-08 00:00:00)

Seventeen CPUT staff members receive ad ho... Seventeen applications for ad hominem promotions were approved at a meeting of the Senate on 2 June 2008 . These included fifteen promotions to the post of Associate Professor and two promotions to t.... (2008-06-27 00:00:00)

CPUT salutes its staff at Long Service Awards... CPUT management once again paid homage to staff members who have served the institution for several years at the annual Long Service Awards. The event was held on 6 June 2008 at the Lagoon Beach Hotel.... (2008-06-20 00:00:00)

CPUT hosts international workshop on intellec... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology hosted a World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) workshop on 12 May 2008. WIPO is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to dev.... (2008-06-12 00:00:00)

Civil Engineering and Surveying awards top st... The Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying (Cape Town campus) held its annual awards ceremony on 14 May 2008. Prizes were given to deserving students for their achievements in 2007. Bong.... (2008-06-11 00:00:00)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology suppo... On 13 June 2008 CPUT will be showing support for the victims of xenophobic attacks by observing a moment of silence at 09:00. Staff and students are encouraged to wear white ribbons as a visible mark .... (2008-06-11 00:00:00)

Business Faculty holds graduation for Nation... The CPUT Faculty of Business recently held its graduation for students who had obtained the National Higher Certificate in Accountancy. Ceremonies took place on the Bellville, Wellington and Cape Town.... (2008-06-10 00:00:00)

Women in Leadership launches 2008 programme... Women in Leadership launched its 2008 programme at a well-attended ceremony on 9 May at the Granger Bay Campus. The aim of Women in Leadership, an organisation within the Student Development De.... (2008-06-09 00:00:00)

Students build houses for Athlone community... The Western Cape Department of Local Government and Housing’s 1 000 Volunteers Campaign got a serious boost recently when more than 200 students from Cape Peninsula University of Technology and t.... (2008-06-03 00:00:00)

Agrifood Technology Station hosts report-back... The CPUT Agrifood Technology Station (ATS) aims to assist food-related companies in developing, enhancing and maintaining safe and cost-effective food production. It is therefore fitting that it was o.... (2008-05-30 00:00:00)

CPUT strongly condemns xenophobia... Cape Peninsula University of Technology deplores the shameful and painful treatment of foreign nationals in different parts of South Africa during the past two weeks. Ubuntu, respect and integr.... (2008-05-27 00:00:00)

Profile: Dr Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi, new Director... "The CPUT Research Department has a cadre of experienced, motivated and dedicated research management staff assisted by a selection of diligent students that make me feel proud to be associated with t.... (2008-05-23 00:00:00)

CPUT Surface Design student wins prestigious ... Jade Walters, a fourth year student in Surface Design, was judged overall winner in the most recent House and Leisure/Designers at Mr Price Home Competition. She topped students from around the countr.... (2008-05-19 00:00:00)

CPUT hosts Open Day 2008 ... The CPUT annual Open Day opened its doors on 15 May 2008. Crowds of learners visited the Multipurpose Hall of the Cape Town Campus over the event’s three-day duration. According to Ms Fazloen Z.... (2008-05-19 00:00:00)

CPUT elects Dr Trevor Manuel as its first Cha... Minister of Finance and Cape Peninsula University of Technology alumnus Dr Trevor Manuel has been elected as the first Chancellor of the University. This was announced by the University’s Vice-Chancel.... (2008-05-15 00:00:00)

Creative careers to be showcased at Design Bu... On Saturday 24 May 2008, the Design departments of CPUT will hold their sixth annual Design Day for Grade 11 and 12 learners. The event will take place in the Design building on the Cape Town campus, .... (2008-05-14 00:00:00)

Campus tour uncovers stand-up comedy talent... The Cape Town Campus of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology was host to the first leg of the seventh annual Vodacom Comedy Campus Tour on 12 May 2008. The aim of the tour, hosted by loc.... (2008-05-12 00:00:00)

Profile: Professor Olalekan Fatoki, new Dean ... Professor Olalekan Fatoki, former Director of Research at the University of Venda, commenced duties as Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at CPUT on 1 April 2008. Professor Fatoki holds an .... (2008-05-05 00:00:00)

CPUT awards ten Doctorates at April 2008 Grad... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology recently held its April 2008 Graduation. Over 6 000 students received degrees, diplomas and certificates at 13 ceremonies held between 14 and 22 April Among.... (2008-05-05 00:00:00)

MJL Olivier Library celebrates bumper arrival... Visitors to the MJL Olivier Library on the Wellington Campus of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology can now enjoy a variety of new books and other media, thanks to the efforts of Africa Book C.... (2008-04-30 00:00:00)

Alumni generously support the first CPUT Annu... In October last year CPUT launched its first ever direct appeal to all Alumni in support of the bursary fund and library development at the University. The appeal went to some 49 000 alumni throughou.... (2008-04-30 00:00:00)

Indigenous knowledge systems and higher educa... The Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Group at CPUT had its first seminar of the year on 13 March 2008. This was a continuation of a series of discussions that had been held in 2007 covering a variet.... (2008-04-22 00:00:00)

Prestigious Research Excellence Awards establ... The Vice-Chancellor of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Professor Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga, announced the establishment of the Mauerberger Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship for Research.... (2008-04-21 00:00:00)

CPUT researchers receive new NRF ratings ... The National Research Foundation (NRF) evaluation and rating system is regarded as one of the most prestigious benchmarks of research excellence in South Africa. The most recent rating announce.... (2008-04-18 00:00:00)

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology vis... “The challenge faced by institutions of higher learning is to translate knowledge into addressing basic human needs.” This was one of the messages of Mr Derek Hanekom, Deputy Minister of Sc.... (2008-04-07 00:00:00)

A busy first term for arts and culture... It has been a busy year so far for the Arts and Culture Development Department. From its office on the Bellville Campus, this subsidiary of Student Affairs has co-ordinated several well-received arts .... (2008-04-01 00:00:00)

CPUT celebrates wellness... The Cape Town campus of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology was host to the opening ceremony of the annual Wellness Celebrations on 31 March 2008. The Wellness Celebrations are organise.... (2008-04-01 00:00:00)

Opening ceremony held for new HIV/AIDS Unit o... The official opening ceremony of the new HIV/ AIDS Unit offices of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology took place on Monday the 17th of March, 2008 at the Cape Town campus. The event, w.... (2008-03-25 00:00:00)

French President and SA Deputy President visi... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology's (CPUT) mission to be a renowned leader in technological innovation and research was put into practice on Thursday the 28th of February when the Honour.... (2008-03-19 00:00:00)

CPUT celebrates National Library Week... 'Local to Global' is this year‘s theme for National Library Week, which runs from March 17 – 22, 2008. The national launch of SA Library Week 2008 took place on Saturday March 15, 2008 .... (2008-03-18 00:00:00)

Students sharpen their debating skills... The CPUT Debating Society, Bellville Campus, held its first 2008 debating workshop on the 1st of March 2008. The workshop was in preparation for the 2008 Debating Nationals, which are due to take plac.... (2008-03-04 00:00:00)

Two Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Dean of Stude... The year 2008 started on a high note at CPUT with the appointment of two Deputy Vice-Chancellors and a Dean of Students. The three senior management staff joined the institution at the beginning of Fe.... (2008-02-29 00:00:00)

Kevin Brand scoops top SA art award... Kevin Brand, an Industrial Design lecturer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, has won the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Art and Public Spaces award for 2008. Brand, who has lectured I.... (2008-02-25 00:00:00)

Dean of Informatics and Design supports CANSA... Talk about a close shave! On Saturday 16 February, Dean of Informatics and Design, Prof Johannes Cronje, had his 3-year old ponytail shaved off as part of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA.... (2008-02-25 00:00:00)

Rigoletto cast members perform at CPUT ... The very talented cast of the opera Rigoletto performed live at the CPUT Bellville Campus Auditorium on the 5th of February. The students and staff who attended demonstrated their support and pas.... (2008-02-20 00:00:00)

IT Centre offers world class facilities... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology Information Technology Centre (IT centre) gives students access to world class twenty-first century facilities. The R26 million IT Centre, which is b.... (2008-02-18 00:00:00)

First year welcoming ceremonies held at Bellv... Thousands of first year students and their parents attended the Academic Opening Ceremony at the Cape Town campus. The official opening marked the beginning of registration at the University’s three c.... (2008-01-22 00:00:00)

ERC ready to take up environmental issues... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has launched its Environmental Resource Centre (ERC) at its Bellville campus. The launch of the centre attracted many international guests. The .... (2008-01-18 00:00:00)

Holistic wellness promoted at CPUT... The Bellville campus of the CPUT was the epitome of holistic wellness during a three day celebration that aimed to promote the many facets of living a healthy life. Seven dimensions of wellnes.... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

Celebrating ABET students and partnerships... The Education Department recently acknowledged 3rd year Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) students who completed their Service Learning. A certificate ceremony was held where various comm.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Fab-lab for crafters... A Centre for Innovation focusing on Craft and Design in association with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) was officially opened by Minister Tasneem Essop, Western Cape’s MEC for Envi.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Design students speak out against abuse... Six first-year Surface Design students of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology have designed a bench with a strong message on violence against women and children. The bench was auctioned at.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Conquering HIV and AIDS together... Everyone has to play their part to stop the HIV/Aids epidemic in South Africa. This was the message of the HIV/Aids activist, Mr Phill Wilson, to staff and students recently at the Cape Peninsula Univ.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Reminiscing the era of teacher training colle... The Mowbray Campus recently unveiled an exhibition of the history of teacher training colleges in education in the Western Cape. The exhibition was a timeline of teacher training colleges that dated b.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Recreating futures through education... “When you come into prison your life is over. I have been given a second chance to achieve something in my life.” These are the words of Edith Potgieter, a client in the Worcester Female Centre for Wo.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Minister visits Maritime Studies... Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga recently hosted the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Mosibudi Mangeni at the Department of Maritime Studies on the Granger Bay Campus. “We are pleased at how Ministe.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Addressing skills scarcity... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) recently hosted a National Scarce Skills Forum with a focus on the Engineering Faculty to address the skills shortage in the industry. Facilitate.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Drama group performs at Grahamstown Festival... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Bellville Drama Group performed for the first time at the Grahamstown Arts Festival. The group staged the plays “Sick”, “Ma Q”, and the “Court Cas.... (2006-08-15 00:00:00)

Lights, camera and action... What do responsible gambling, planned parenting, and anti-vigilantism have in common? Besides their obvious social implications, these are all topics that are covered by second -year students in .... (2006-08-02 00:00:00)

Leading ladies set stage for change... The Women in Leadership Programme for 2006 was launched recently when women students from various universities in the Western Cape gathered on the Bellville campus. Twenty five representatives from .... (2006-07-28 00:00:00)

Flair for fashion gets Ramkilawan on designer... Mr Bryan Ramkilawan, lecturer in the Department of Informatics and Design, was recently elected as a member of the Cape Town Fashion Council. The Cape Town Fashion Council was born in 2005 when i.... (2006-07-28 00:00:00)

A family of heroes ... Mr Christian Daniels, a technician in the Department of Horticultural Sciences on the Cape Town campus, received a special award for exemplary service and dedication to duty by the Faculty of Applied .... (2006-07-28 00:00:00)

Alumni empowers graphic design student... Creativity runs in the blood of 3rd year Graphic Design student, Veon Haupt. His passion for drawing started early in his life and was inspired by his mother, a clothing designer and pattern ma.... (2006-03-14 00:00:00)

Top designers help students... Seven students in the Faculty of Informatics and Design were awarded bursaries totalling R23 000 from the Design Indaba Trust. The funds for the bursaries were raised at the Design Indaba Charit.... (2006-03-14 00:00:00)

Chinese government donates books to CPUT Libr... The Chinese Ambassador, Mr Guijin Liu, presented more than 500 books donated by his government to the CPUT's Library in Cape Town at the beginning of February. The visit by Mr Liu coincided.... (2006-03-14 00:00:00)

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