Documentary highlights albinism and education challenges
ArchivesCape Peninsula University of TechnologyLatest newsUniversities Jul 5, 2017
A chance encounter on a train has seen a Disability Unit staff member being featured in a documentary focusing on the challenges of people with albinism. Education and Albinism was produced by the Human Rights Media Centre and attempts to shed light on the realities of living with albinism... Read more
CPUT International fellowship programme boosts teaching and research
AchieversArchivesCape Peninsula University of TechnologyLatest newsResearchUniversitiesWestern Cape Jul 5, 2017
CPUT has benefited from a fellowship program, which gives African-born scholars in the United States and Canada the opportunity to collaborate with universities in six African countries. A collaborative application between Dr Kareemah Gamieldien from CPUT’s Department of Emergency Medical Sciences (EMS) and Prof M. Faadiel Essop from the Physiological Sciences... Read more
SARETEC wind turbine service technicians graduate
ArchivesCape Peninsula University of TechnologyLatest newsUniversities Jul 5, 2017
As the world recognises Global Wind Day today a very special occasion linked to the potential of wind power will be taking place at CPUT. The South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC) and Nordex Acciona Wind Power will be hosting its first graduation ceremony of wind turbine service... Read more
SA team exposed to the energy revolution of Germany
ArchivesLatest newsUniversitiesVaal University of Technology Jul 5, 2017
A high-profile South African delegation visited Germany from 29 May to 2 June to get a better understanding of the country’s energy revolution project “Energiewende”. Germany is a country currently working on two main challenges: To digitise its production-driven economy and to manage its energy supply for future generations.... Read more
ABSA gives R6-million in scholarships
ArchivesFinanceLatest newsUniversitiesVaal University of Technology Jul 5, 2017
ABSA met with the Vaal University of Technology’s executive on 14 June to hand over a cheque worth R6-million towards scholarships. Because VUT accommodates a number of disadvantaged students, ABSA decided to make a generous contribution towards the education of poor, but deserving students. The banking istitution has... Read more
New book: A manual tool to assist youth to find meaning
AchieversArchivesCentral University of TechnologyLatest newsUniversities Jul 5, 2017
On 31 May 2017, Dr Solomon Makola, Campus Director at Welkom campus launched a new book entitled Find Meaning, Stop Wondering which is aimed at assisting youth and adults to find meaning and achieve success in their studies. Rooted in the philosophy and practices of Holocaust survivor Dr Viktor Frankl, Find Meaning,... Read more
