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Food Tech Dept welcomes learners to Open Day... The Food Technology Department welcomed learners from the greater Peninsula, Boland and West Coast regions at an Open Day that was held at the Bellville campus recently. The event took place on .... (2010-09-07 00:00:00)

EMI Training focuses on Rhino poaching, DNA T... With Rhino poaching becoming a major concern in South Africa, this year’s Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) Training has dealt with ground breaking ways to combat such crimes. Besides the.... (2010-08-30 00:00:00)

Academic to serve on Umalusi Council... The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga recently announced the appointment of 15 members of the Umalusi Council. The council members will serve a term of four years. Head of Department: .... (2010-08-18 00:00:00)

Mechanical Engineering Department partners wi... The CPUT Adaptronics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (AMTL) is providing students with the skills to participate in the Formula One Industry, locally and internationally. On Thursda.... (2010-08-16 00:00:00)

Mechanical Engineering students take innovati... The Mechanical Engineering Department has helped CPUT to become the first university in the country to develop an innovative prototype of a new kind of Solar Water Heater System. BTech Mechanica.... (2010-08-11 00:00:00)

CPUT embarks on several building projects tha... CPUT has embarked on several building projects which will provide students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and add huge value to the university's physical assets. The roll-out of.... (2010-07-26 00:00:00)

CPUT academic honoured for her contribution t... Acclaimed researcher Prof Stephanie Burton has been awarded the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Beckman (SASBMB) Gold Medal Award in recognition of her outstanding contrib.... (2010-07-19 00:00:00)

Construction Management lecturer's doctor... Senior Lecturer in Construction Management and Research Methodology in the Department of the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering Dr Ludwig Martin recently graduated from his PhD studies at the U.... (2010-07-19 00:00:00)

Mechanical Engineering students partner with ... Mechanical Engineering students have successfully designed and manufactured a steel trolley that will be used by technicians in the motor sport industry. Racing karts will be loaded on the steel.... (2010-06-09 00:00:00)

Mechatronics students showcase their skills a... Third year Mechatronics students recently showcased their skills when they manufactured a solar powered, automated, mobile soccer game. The design and manufacturing of the eco-friendly machine w.... (2010-05-31 00:00:00)

Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences intro... With a surge of interest in complementary and alternative medicine, the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciencesis putting plans in place to roll out the Unani-Tibb Post Graduate diploma in 2011.

CPUT academic honoured for his contribution t... Outstanding contributions towards science, engineering, innovation and technology were acknowledged at the twelfth National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards. The winners of the 2009/1.... (2010-05-20 00:00:00)

Faculty of Engineering welcomes new Dean... The newly appointed Dean of Engineering, Dr Nawaz Mahomed, who has held several top positions in industry and government, brings a wealth of experience to CPUT. A Mechanical Engineering doctorat.... (2010-05-17 00:00:00)

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Dev... The Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development recently hosted a delegation from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), who conducted a review of two CPUT projects. .... (2010-05-13 00:00:00)

Food Technology MTech student makes CPUT prou... A second-year MTech: Food Technology student has made CPUT proud after she recently went to Germany to receive training in the use of a Rancimat – equipment used to measure the oxidative stability of .... (2010-04-21 00:00:00)

Nursing graduates pledge their commitment to ... CPUT together with the Provincial Government of the Western Cape are taking the lead in addressing skill shortages in the South African Health Sector. On 15 April 2010, 60 students were awarded .... (2010-04-21 00:00:00)

Maritimes Studies students visit the Maritime... The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) plays a vital role in ensuring lives are saved at sea. Director of the MRCC, Johan Carstens, who addressed CPUT Maritime Studies students who visit.... (2010-04-19 00:00:00)

CPUT chefs contribute to award-winning rooibo... The CPUT Hotel School recently made a mark on the culinary world with the inclusion of their unique recipes in a rooibos-inspired cookbook. The cookbook, titled A Touch of Rooibos, receiv.... (2010-04-12 00:00:00)

Radiography holds Open Day for Radiation Onco... The Radiation Oncology Department at Groote Schuur Hospital in collaboration with Radiography at CPUT recently held a joint Open Day. On 17 March 2010, five schools from the Western Cape and ind.... (2010-03-26 00:00:00)

South African Multigrade Education Conference... Despite explicit evidence on the existence of multigrade schools, official education policies in many developing and developed countries remain silent on this issue. In South Africa, where three.... (2010-03-26 00:00:00)

Student dazzles in green designer competition... CPUT BTech Surface Design student was recognised as one of South Africa’s promising up-and-coming designers when she was awarded the first runner up prize for her throw design at the second annua.... (2010-03-17 00:00:00)

CPUT introduces Substation Automation and Ene... In a bid to increase the limited pool of expertise in the national energy sector, the Electrical Engineering Department is establishing the Substation Automation and Energy Management Centre. T.... (2010-03-15 00:00:00)

Chemistry Department focuses on Nuclear Scien... The Chemistry Department is putting plans in place to roll out a postgraduate programme that will equip students with skills in Nuclear Science. This area of science covers a broad range of acti.... (2010-03-10 00:00:00)

Conference on Multigrade Education to attract... International and local experts on multigrade education will descend upon the Wellington Campus this month to attend the first Southern African Multigrade Education Conference. The three-day con.... (2010-03-08 00:00:00)

Creative Entrepreneurs Challenge provides pla... Top design students from Britain and South Africa are set to work in cross-continental collaboration on The Creative Entrepreneurs Challenge. This unique challenge, which will give students a re.... (2010-02-22 00:00:00)

CPUT ventures into commercialisation with new... Research output at CPUT can no longer be confined to journals. With the establishment of the Technology Transfer and Industry Linkages Unit, research output, where feasible, will be commercialised .... (2010-02-08 00:00:00)

Centre for Continuing Education introduces fo... The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) is putting into practice one of CPUT’s core values, responsiveness, by adding four more programmes to its curriculum this year. Supply Chain Manage.... (2010-02-03 00:00:00)

Environmental Management programme strengthen... The Environmental Management programme is spreading its wings to the African continent after the success of its four short courses. Following a Memorandum of Understanding between CPUT and five .... (2010-01-13 00:00:00)

CPUT celebrates research excellence at Resear... The Research Directorate at CPUT celebrated research excellence at its annual Research Day on 4 December 2009. The event, which included an awards ceremony and poster exhibition, attracted a number of.... (2009-12-21 00:00:00)

Graduate Centre for Management celebrates aca... CPUT’s Graduate Centre for Management (GCM) recently held its 2009 Certificate Ceremonies at the Barkly Davies Building on Mowbray Campus. On 24 November 2009, 159 students’ hard work paid .... (2009-12-17 00:00:00)

Flow Process Research Centre trip to Stockhol... A pump efficiency test rig, designed and built by researchers based at the Flow Process Research Centre, was recently used to test the characteristics of sewage sludge and paper pulp waste fluids in S.... (2009-12-14 00:00:00)

Food Technology Department holds new Food Pro... The Department of Food Technology again successfully hosted the New Food Product Launch at the Bellville campus on 25 November 2009. Both final year and BTech students participated in the event .... (2009-12-07 00:00:00)

Thought-provoking photograph wins student top... A third year student’s passion for photography recently helped her clinch a top prize at the Sanlam Private Investments Innovation Awards. Photography student Robyn Rickers is one of 10 ter.... (2009-11-30 00:00:00)

Dream Lab Incubator project promotes entrepre... First year Events Management students recently organised a successful awareness function for the Dream Lab Incubator, a project that aims to develop entrepreneurship among CPUT students. Tania P.... (2009-11-30 00:00:00)

A kaleidoscope of colour and talent at Facult... The Faculty of Informatics and Design’s annual exhibition is growing in leaps and bounds. This year’s week-long exhibition, which showcases student work in all genres of design, kicked off.... (2009-11-25 00:00:00)

Satellite Systems Engineering Programme to he... CPUT has officially launched its Satellite Systems Engineering Programme, which is aimed a developing human capacity in the field of satellite engineering. The launch event, which took place on .... (2009-11-23 00:00:00)

National Research Foundation improves the rat... Two CPUT professors have made the institution proud by having their ratings improved by the National Research Foundation (NRF). Prof Maureen Robinson, Dean of the Education and Social Sciences F.... (2009-11-18 00:00:00)

Dental Technology students present their work... Fifteen BTech: Dental Technology students recently presented the results of year-long case studies at a symposium, held at CPUT’s Tygerberg Hospital Service Point from 21 to 22 October 2009. The.... (2009-11-09 00:00:00)

Mechanical Engineering vehicles handle rough ... A team of CPUT Mechanical Engineering students recently clinched second place in the annual Sasol Baja Challenge, which was hosted at the University of Pretoria. This annual event sees students .... (2009-11-04 00:00:00)

Department of Town and Regional Planning hono... The Department of Town and Regional Planning held its annual Students’ Awards function on 14 October 2009 on the Cape Town campus of CPUT. Among the awards that were presented on the day w.... (2009-10-28 00:00:00)

Bright ideas celebrated at National Innovatio... Students at CPUT are poised to become national leaders in technology innovation. This comes after students showcased their skills in the National Innovation Competition (NIC). The competit.... (2009-10-21 00:00:00)

Electrical Engineering research looks into ex... The Centre for Instrumentation Research (CIR) at the Electrical Engineering department is currently undertaking research that looks into prolonging battery life by preventing premature cell failure. .... (2009-10-14 00:00:00)

CPUT academic publishes internationally recog... Prof Melius Weideman, an acclaimed researcher in the Information and Communication Technology field, has recently authored a book that provides an in-depth look at website visibility. The 222 p.... (2009-10-13 00:00:00)

Facility and Infrastructure Management Sympos... The Department of the Built Environment recently held a two-day Facility and Infrastructure Management Symposium. The symposium, held on 14 and 15 September 2009, brought together academics and .... (2009-10-05 00:00:00)

MRI course provides skills for local and inte... The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) postgraduate course offered by the Radiography Department at the Tygerberg Hospital Campus is reaching a wider audience as it now also attracts international stude.... (2009-09-22 00:00:00)

Emergency Medical Sciences students endure 48... More than 100 CPUT Emergency Medical Sciences students recently participated in a 48-hour first year rescue exercise. The rescue exercise, also known as the ‘Three Peaks’ took place from 27 to 2.... (2009-09-22 00:00:00)

Biomedical Sciences postgraduate wins two awa... CPUT Biomedical Sciences PhD student Guillaume Aboua made history by scooping the award for Best Poster Presentation at the University of Stellenbosch’s 53rd Annual Academic Day, held from 12 to 13 Au.... (2009-09-22 00:00:00)

CPUT Dean of Engineering appointed CEO of the... Dean of the Engineering Faculty, Dr Oswald Franks has been appointed as the CEO of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). He will take up this appointment with effect 1 October 2009. Th.... (2009-09-14 00:00:00)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor to serve key roles on ... The National Research Foundation (NRF) has recently established a committee that has been tasked to review the system used for the assessment of grant applications. Dr Chris Nhlapo, Deputy-Vice .... (2009-09-01 00:00:00)

Emergency Medical Services Department receive... The CPUT Emergency Medical Sciences Department is proving to be a leader in the training of highly-skilled paramedics. Recently, ER24, a national private emergency medical service provider, appl.... (2009-08-31 00:00:00)

CPUT academic apointed Secretary General of A... Prof Oluwole Daniel Makinde, Senior Professor and Chair of Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Engineering at CPUT, has recently been appointed as the new Secretary General of the African Mathemati.... (2009-08-31 00:00:00)

CPUT provides top quality training in environ... CPUT’s Environmental Management Department is at the forefront of training in environmental legislation with its Green Scorpions Programme. The three-week programme, which was offered for the se.... (2009-08-31 00:00:00)

Rheology specialist is CPUT’s newest Ful... Associate Professor Irina Masalova, who is leading research in the field of Rheology in South Africa, has recently been promoted to Full Professor. Of the several applications received by Senate.... (2009-08-26 00:00:00)

Student film makes a splash at the Durban Int... A third year Film and Video Technology student has made CPUT proud after her movie Vuyiswa and the Magic Fish was screened at the recent Durban International Film Festival. Thantaswa Fiki.... (2009-08-24 00:00:00)

Mechatronics students to represent South Afri... Two third year Mechatronics students will be representing South Africa in the international WorldSkills 2009 competition to be held in Canada during the first week of September. WorldSkills, pr.... (2009-08-24 00:00:00)

CPUT researchers venture into space science a... Researchers at CPUT are planning to take innovation to another level with the development of the institution’s first satellite. During the next two years, postgraduate students, specialising in.... (2009-08-17 00:00:00)

Faculty of Informatics and Design launches Ma... The Faculty of Informatics and Design has officially launched its new Master of Business Systems (MBS) programme at CPUT. This innovative systems management qualification will be formally intro.... (2009-08-11 00:00:00)

Testing rig developed by Flow Process Researc... A pump efficiency testing rig, designed and built by researchers based at the Flow Process Research Centre, will be used to test the characteristics of paper pulp waste fluids and sewage sludges in St.... (2009-08-05 00:00:00)

CPUT co-hosts South African Technology Networ... CPUT, in conjunction with the South African Technology Network (SATN), recently hosted the second SATN Annual Conference from 15 to 17 July 2009 at the University’s Bellville Campus. The confer.... (2009-07-29 00:00:00)

Good Food and Wine Show 2009 gives the public... A group of about fifty first and third year Hospitality students recently got the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary skills alongside industry leaders and world-renowned chefs at the 2009 Good .... (2009-06-25 00:00:00)

Green Sustainability Forum inspires paper-sav... For first year Environmental Management and second year Public Relations Management students, 2009 has been a year with a strong environmental sustainability focus. Over the past two terms, the.... (2009-06-24 00:00:00)

Food Technology Department partners with Brit... The Food Technology Department in collaboration with Campden BRI, a British- based agency, recently hosted a New Product Development Workshop. Campden BRI is a world renowned agency which specia.... (2009-06-22 00:00:00)

CPUT academic staff honoured for their contri... CPUT academic staff members Dr Shaheed Hartley and Prof Oluwole Makinde, were recently honoured at the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) awards ceremony. The annual awards celebrate S.... (2009-06-03 00:00:00)

Business Departments represent CPUT at the IN... The Tourism and Events Management, Hospitality and Sport Management Departments of the CPUT Business Faculty, alongside industry players from an international and national level, recently attended IND.... (2009-05-27 00:00:00)

Advice from top entrepreneurs at NIC seminar... CPUT recently hosted a one-day seminar at the Bellville campus IT Centre with the aim of gathering a number of local entrepreneurs to share the challenges they faced when starting up their now-success.... (2009-05-25 00:00:00)

Engineering researchers to develop ground eff... CPUT researchers are set to develop a ground effect vehicle, which will be able to fly long distances just a few feet above water. Ground effect vehicles are intended to replace hovercrafts and.... (2009-05-13 00:00:00)

Oxidative Stress Research Centre receives sup... Research activities at the Oxidative Stress Research Centre are set to be boosted after Professors Jacques van Rooyen and Johan Esterhuyse recently received a grant from The Southern African-Nordic Ce.... (2009-05-06 00:00:00)

CPUT film set for national cinema release... Intonga, a heartwarming film about boxing and courage, which was co-produced by the CPUT Film Department and Swayani Films, is set to make its debut on the big screen in May. The distribu.... (2009-05-04 00:00:00)

Intelligent Unmanned Aerial Vehicles take aer... CPUT researchers based in the Adaptronic Advanced Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (AMTL) have taken aeronautics research to a new level with the development of intelligent Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.... (2009-04-23 00:00:00)

Clothing and Textile Technology Department ho... The use of 3D body scanners to improve the sizing of clothing could revolutionise the Clothing and Textile Industry in South Africa. According to experts, who attended a seminar hosted by the C.... (2009-04-20 00:00:00)

CPUT academic joins ranks of Fulbright schola... Prof Shaun Pather of the Faculty of Informatics and Design is set to participate in an international research project after receiving a Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award. The Fulbright Scholarshi.... (2009-04-14 00:00:00)

Sport Tourism researcher clinches Black Busin... Dr Kamilla Swart, Head of the Centre for Tourism Research in Africa at CPUT, has recently been awarded the Black Business Quarterly (BBQ) Youth Award for Research and Development. Dr Swart, who.... (2009-04-07 00:00:00)

Thousands of degrees and diplomas conferred a... A total of 5 788 diplomas and degrees will be awarded to CPUT graduates during the March Graduation Ceremonies. At these twelve ceremonies, which will be held on both the Cape Town and Bellvill.... (2009-03-31 00:00:00)

Faculty of Informatics and Design receives Mo... An eye-catching multimedia display created by the CPUT Faculty of Informatics and Design, under the creative direction of Roxanne Spears, was named Most Creative Stand at the 2009 Design Indaba.

Department of the Built Environment to develo... The Department of the Built Environment at CPUT has recently been awarded a grant from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to develop an undergraduate course in Facility Management. Par.... (2009-03-11 00:00:00)

Functional Food Research Unit receives backin... The CPUT Functional Food Research Unit is set to convert its research into sellable products after being awarded a R3.2 million grant from the institution’s Innovation Board. The Board, which wa.... (2009-03-09 00:00:00)

New online marketing textbooks for CPUT Marke... The CPUT academic Marketing Department, which falls under the Business Faculty, has received a generous donation of 200 copies of the prescribed textbook eMarketing: the Essential Guide to Online M.... (2009-03-06 00:00:00)

In-house PR agency provides industry experien... The Public Relations Management (PRM) academic Department at CPUT is taking integrated learning to a new dimension by adopting a cutting-edge style to experiential learning. One such experienti.... (2009-03-04 00:00:00)

Three CPUT researchers receive NRF ratings... The number of National Research Foundation (NRF) rated researchers at CPUT has increased. Three academics, Prof Rajendra Chetty, Prof Bohua Sun and Dr James Garraway, were awarded NRF ratings in Janua.... (2009-02-24 00:00:00)

Acclaimed researcher to head new Postgraduate... CPUT is taking proactive steps towards combating the shortage of highly skilled individuals in South Africa. With the establishment of the Postgraduate Studies Centre, students will have access.... (2009-02-09 00:00:00)

CPUT talent shines at Carrol Boyes METAL New ... Two designers who completed the Three-Dimensional and Industrial Design diploma at CPUT scooped coveted awards at the Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd METAL New Designer Search. The ceremony took place at.... (2009-01-27 00:00:00)

Architectural Technology student receives awa... A student in Architectural Technology at CPUT, Marla Bekondo Plunkett, was recently awarded a study grant for an architectural drawing that he submitted for the Georgian Group Architectural Drawing Pr.... (2009-01-26 00:00:00)

Fresh ideas at New Food Product Launch... Third year Food Technology students recently showcased their skills at the New Food Product Launch. The event, which is held annually, is the highlight of the three-year diploma course. I.... (2009-01-12 00:00:00)

Graduate Shows provide students with a platfo... A dazzling, industry-standard fashion event at the Runway in Woodstock gave final year students the opportunity to present their designs to the fashion industry’s key players. The Graduate Show.... (2008-12-15 00:00:00)

Dean of Informatics and Design named top ICT ... Professor Johannes Cronjé, Dean of Informatics and Design at CPUT was recently named the top ICT educator in Africa. The announcement was made at the 10th Annual African ICT Achievers Award.... (2008-12-15 00:00:00)

Results of CPUT trial confirm the health bene... Results from a clinical trial led by Dr Jeanine Marnewick of CPUT’s Oxidative Stress Research Centre show that Rooibos significantly reduces the risk of heart disease. This conclusive evid.... (2008-12-08 00:00:00)

CPUT Radiography helps develop radiography ex... The Radiography division at CPUT has, in recent years, seen a steady increase in international graduates from African countries. In 2008, for example, students from Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia an.... (2008-12-05 00:00:00)

CPUT Research Day celebrates research excelle... CPUT showcased its diverse research activities on Research Day, held on 28 November 2008. The event, the first of its kind, celebrated research excellence in order to promote a culture of resear.... (2008-12-03 00:00:00)

Headspace design exhibition displays the tale... The Headspace exhibition brought together the work of students of Photography, Fashion, Graphic Design, Surface Design and Industrial Design in an explosion of colours, textures and shapes. The.... (2008-12-01 00:00:00)

Foundation Engineering students present eco-f... Students enrolled in the Foundation Engineering programme had a chance to showcase their skills at a gala evening, held recently on Cape Town Campus. The event featured Foundation Engineering’s .... (2008-11-24 00:00:00)

A fantastic fourth term for fashion ... The past month has seen CPUT fashion students perform strongly in several high profile projects. A presence at L'Oreal Fashion Week and high placings in two recent competitions have helped promote.... (2008-11-12 00:00:00)

Innovation Board Fund to help bring commercia... CPUT is set to provide researchers with support in a bid to convert research into commercial products or services. With the establishment of an Innovation Board Fund, the institution will identi.... (2008-11-10 00:00:00)

Cape Institute for Architecture elects CPUT l... Andre van Graan, a senior architectural CPUT lecturer has recently been elected as the Vice-President of the Cape Institute for Architecture. The institute is the largest of its kind representi.... (2008-11-05 00:00:00)

CPUT launches new association to advance wome... Higher education must lead the way of empowerment for women researchers, said CPUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga, at the recent launch of the institution’s Women in Research Association (WI.... (2008-09-09 00:00:00)

Chemistry expo at CPUT... The Department of Analytical Chemistry is hosting an information session specifically targeting learners with Maths and Science. The session is aimed at clearing up any misconceptions regardin.... (2008-08-13 00:00:00)

Department of Clothing and Textile Design Tec... The Clothing and Textile Technology Department will be hosting an Open Day on Thursday 7 August 2008 from 09:30 to 16:30 at the Department of Clothing and Textile Design on the Bellville Campus.

*Design Magister Technologiae...* Four design students graduated with Magister Technologiae on 21 April 2008. They are (front) Nicole Nel – A surface design intervention for adult inmates infected and affected with HIV/A.... (2008-05-19 00:00:00)

Mechanical Engineering moves into aerospace... The Mechanical Engineering Department at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) recently signed a revolutionary five-year contract with the French aerospace company, Airbus. This partn.... (2008-01-18 00:00:00)

CPUT money makers take flight... Jarryd Newman and Anton Pope, two talented Graphic Design students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (VPUT) will be flown to Pretoria in August by the South African Bank Note Socie.... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

Critical time for critical thinking... London based Commonwealth Association of Science,Technology and Mathematics Educators (CASTME) asked the Critical Thinking group (CTG) based in the Education Department of Bellville to co-host a .... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

What Kind of Child... What Kind of Child was published last year by Kwela Books. The author is Mr Ken Barris, acting language co-ordinator in the department of Engineering at the Cape Town Campus. The book was sh.... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

Ms Sadeck: Our own judge of educators... THE Cape Peninsula University of Technology again showed its devotion to education at The Aggrey Klaaste Math, Science and Technology Educator of the Year Awards held in March at Gallagher Estate.... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

Promoting science to prospective students... The Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town campus recently hosted the Learner-Meet Scientist @Work Programme. The programme provides role models for prospective CPUT students. Learner.... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

Looking at ways to make science exciting... Science Centre practitioners from around the country were hosted by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology for a two-day Science and Technology workshop conducted by Dr Shaheed Hartley, Dire.... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

CPUT signs third contract with explosives com... The Institute of Material Science and Technology (IMST) at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and African Explosives Limited (AEL) recently signed their third threeyear research c.... (2007-05-28 00:00:00)

Enhanced learning through multilingualism... Two lecturers from the Business and Education Faculties were the only South Africans who presented a paper at an international language conference in Russia. Ms Carol Whiting from the Business Fa.... (2006-10-25 00:00:00)

Mr Speelman for president!... After eight years as a council member of the National Council of the Society of Radiographers (SORSA), Mr Aladdin Speelman, diagnostic lecturer in Radiography, was inaugurated as its president earlier.... (2006-08-02 00:00:00)

Huge strides for Faculty of Applied Science... The faculty of Applied Sciences received extraordinary results in staff academic development and achievement whilst excelling in the field of research. The faculty’s output for 2005 boasts 36 jour.... (2006-07-28 00:00:00)

PR academics meet in Miami... Dr Johann van der Merwe, Head of the Public Relations Management Department, had the opportunity during March this year to mix with the who’s who of the international academic public relations society.... (2006-07-28 00:00:00)

Ziegler appointed to provincial language comm... Ms Rosetta Ziegler, Communications Skills lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department on the Bellville Campus, has been appointed as a member of the Western Cape Language Committee. The L.... (2006-03-15 00:00:00)

A first for SAAFoST... A senior lecturer of the Food and Technology and Horticulture Department is the first woman to be elected to an executive position of the South African Association of Food Science and Technology (SAAF.... (2006-03-14 00:00:00)

Water and sanitation are vital to world heal... Water and Sanitation are basic needs that are essential for survival, yet millions of people do not have access to them. Recognising the need to place more emphasis on sanitation, to redress the.... (2006-03-14 00:00:00)

Pioneering post-grad MRI education... The Radiography Department at Tygerberg Hospital is breaking new grounds in the field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The department is the first in South Africa to offer a structured one-.... (2006-03-14 00:00:00)

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