Three universities win 2017 Barloworld social innovation youth awards
AchieversArchivesUniversity of VendaUniversity of ZululandVaal University of Technology August 4, 2017
Celebrating emerging young entrepreneurs for entrepreneurial action that improves livelihoods in economically, socially and environmentally sustainable ways Three Enactus University teams came out tops in the 2017 Barloworld Social Innovation Youth Awards (BSIYA). Each team receives prize money as well as support in the form of leadership and entrepreneurship... Read more
In 2016, Schneider Electric, in conjunction with Nomade des mers, hosted a low-tech competition that was facilitated by the Schneider Electric Head Office in Midrand. Various institutions participated, including the VaVUT and French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre (FSASEC). The aim of the competition was to expose students... Read more
How to become a social impact filmmaker?
ArchivesCareersUniversitiesVaal University of Technology July 5, 2017
Lina Srivaskava, a social innovation strategist from the United States, visited VUT on 8 June to speak to interested students about filmmaking and photography and how they can be used to highlight social issues. She spoke about different projects run worldwide to do so which includes the works of... Read more
SA team exposed to the energy revolution of Germany
ArchivesLatest newsUniversitiesVaal University of Technology July 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 July 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
