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International students enjoy ‘IT’ challenge
Developing partnerships with other universities internationally is one of the aims of the Directorate: International Education and Partnerships (IEP). The International Education and Partnerships (IEP) office was established to support the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in its drive towards becoming a globally positioned University of Technology. The IEP... Read more
DUT students redefining fashion at the SA Fashion Week
The Durban University of Technology’s (DUT), Department of Fashion and Textiles 3rd year students, left a remarkable mark when they showcased their aesthetic garments at the annual South Africa Fashion Week (SAFW) at Protea Court, Sandton City in Johannesburg last week. According to DUT Department of Fashion and Textiles,... Read more
DUT lecturer employs technology to save the planet
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) Lecturer Prinavin Govender is on a mission to save the planet by using technology and lobbying students to be environmental advocates. Govender lectures computer science in the department of Information Technology and has since involved himself and his students with Climate Action Project,... Read more
Mcup is launched in DUT
The Match Research Unit (MRU) of the University of Witwatersrand in partnership with the Durban University of Technology’s Isolempilo Clinic recently introduced the Menstrual cup project (Mcup) to female students at DUT. The on-going two-year project is intended to provide adolescent girls and young women with menstrual cups that... Read more
DUT victorious during student national poetry challenge
The Durban University of Technology won big during the Drama for Life Lover + Another National Poetry Challenge hosted recently by the University of Witwatersrand at its Braamfontein Campus. DUT’s Mazwi Shozi emerged victorious after being voted as the second best poet in the event taking home R5000 in... Read more
DUT’s chiropractic student wins prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Scholarship
Hannah Lenka McKay, a sixth year DUT Chiropractic Master’s student is all set to leave for London in November 2017, after being awarded the prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Scholarship. The Abe Bailey Travel Scholarship was established in terms of the Will of Sir Abe Bailey who died in 1940.... Read more
DUT’s ladies football team takes top position
After a win against Real Dolphin last month, the Durban University of Technology’s ladies football team remains at the top of the log this season. This is the second season in the SAFA eThekwini region league since the team joined during the 2016/16 campaign. Last season the team finished... Read more
Find the right balance and achieve your dreams
Dedication and determination were two words that best described Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Craige Dewar’s success in his studies. The 46-year-old Pietermaritzburg student, graduated cum laude and received the prestigious Dean’s Merit Award for academic excellence in the Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Management at the Faculty... Read more
Graduating with Cum Laude against all odds
Against all odds, DUT’s Philiswa Dlamini graduated cum laude in her Degree of Master of Health Sciences in Dental Technology during the Faculty of Management Sciences session on the 13 September 2017. The success of the 29-year-old from Inanda could not be determined by her background as she strived... Read more
DUT graduation numbers continue to increase
Graduation numbers at the Durban University of Technology have continued to increase. The 2017 Spring graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday, 13 September 2017 at the Fred Crookes Sports Centre on the Steve Biko campus in Durban. A total number of 1029 students will graduate during the DUT September... Read more