𝗗𝗨𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🤝 Research collaboration moves forward when universities share expertise, explore new approaches and connect science with industry. On 25 October 2026, the Durban University of Technology welcomed delegates from 25 sister universities for an academic engagement ahead of the PSS 2026 conference at Zimbali. The programme included practical research workshops in Product Formulation and Computational Systems Biology, offering delegates exposure to specialised facilities and expertise at DUT. A site visit to Zuplex further connected academic knowledge with industry practice. By bringing together universities and industry, DUT created space for knowledge exchange and practical engagement, reinforcing the value of partnerships in advancing research and innovation. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUT #ResearchAndInnovation #PSS2026 #IndustryPartnerships #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

🏆 𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗨𝗧! | 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗨 𝗗𝗨𝗧 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲! 🎉 Professor Ferina Marimuthu, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Financial Accounting, has achieved an NRF C3 rating in 2026, becoming the first female NRF-rated researcher in DUT’s Faculty of Accounting and Informatics. Her achievement adds to DUT’s research momentum, with the University receiving the NRF Focused Research Advancement Award for three consecutive years, from 2024 to 2026, and emerging as the top-performing university of technology in this category in 2026. Congratulations, Prof Marimuthu! Your achievement is an inspiration to women in research and emerging scholars, and a proud moment for the entire DUT community. 👏 Read her inspiring story: dut.ac.za/prof-ferina-marimu… #DUTResearch #WomenInResearch #ResearchExcellence #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 & 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 🌸🌸 The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and the Durban University of Technology invite you to a workshop promoting dignity, equality and socio-economic participation through sustainable access to sanitary products and menstrual health education. Participants will explore manufacturing processes, quality standards, entrepreneurship opportunities and market value chains, and connect with industry experts, partners and support programmes. Open to DUT students and external candidates. 📅 Thursday, 5 November 2026 🕘 09:00 to 13:00 📍 innobiz DUT Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub, Indumiso Campus 📩 RSVP: [email protected] | [email protected] #innobizDUT #InspireInnovateCreate #ENVISION2030 #SanitaryDignityProducts #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

Noluthando Gumede, a Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training student at DUT’s Indumiso Campus, shares the importance of staying calm and composed during the examination period. 📹 Video Credit: Mandisi Ngcobo #DUT #ExamWellness #DUTStudents #ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

🤝 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗨𝗧 | 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛! Today, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted a pre-conference engagement with delegates from sister universities, including the University of Fort Hare, ahead of the four-day PSS 2026 conference, which begins on 26 October and runs until 29 October at Zimbali. 🔬 The programme featured practical research sessions in Product Formulation and Computational Systems Biology, alongside an industry visit to Zuplex. Bringing universities together creates opportunities to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships and advance research and innovation. Video Credit: Mandisi Ngcobo #DUT #PSS2026 #ResearchAndInnovation #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

The moment they worked for. The moment they will never forget. 🎓✨ 📹 Video Credit: Thando Biyela #DUTGrad2026 #TheJourneyContinues #UngapheliAmandla #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

As we head into the second week of DUT’s second-semester examinations, we’re wishing Kwanele Nyoka, a first-year Higher Certificate student in Sports Management Sciences, all the best with his exams! 📚 Kwanele, stay focused, keep pushing and give it your best. 💪 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #CampusLife #DUT #ExamSeason #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗔 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 🎓 Behind every PhD is a journey of questions, discoveries, challenges and determination. Earning this qualification is an achievement worth celebrating. Congratulations to our doctoral graduate. May this milestone open doors to even greater opportunities. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGraduations #PhD #DoctoralAchievement #ProudlyDUT #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

🎓 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 | 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗥 A proud milestone for the Durban University of Technology (DUT)! 🎉 DUT congratulates Professor Nalindren Naicker, Head of the Department of Information Systems in the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics, on delivering his inaugural lecture, titled “𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱”. The lecture marked an important milestone in Professor Naicker’s academic journey and celebrated his contribution to the Information Systems discipline. It also highlighted the value of academic scholarship in advancing knowledge and engaging with the evolving digital landscape. Congratulations, Professor Naicker, on this significant achievement! 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #ENVISION2030 #DUT #ResearchAndInnovation #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗔 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 🎓 Congratulations on your achievement. May your journey continue to bring meaningful opportunities and success. 🥳🥰 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGrad2026 #ProudGraduate #AcademicAchievement #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 | 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 🎤✨ A touch of entertainment added to the celebration as the Department of Hospitality and Tourism hosted its annual Students and Industry Excellence Awards. The occasion brought together student achievement, industry connections and memorable moments, making it a celebration to remember. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUT #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

The graduation ceremony may be over, but the pride in your achievement remains. Your hard work and determination brought you to this important milestone, and it deserves to be celebrated long after the photographs are taken. Congratulations, graduate! We wish you every success in the journey ahead. 🥳😊 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGrad2026 #DUTGraduates #ProudlyDUT #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗧 | 𝗛𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗞𝗛𝗜𝗭𝗘 ✨ A storyteller who brings stories to life, a vocalist who celebrates the power of music and an entrepreneur rooted in Ubuntu! Qhawelentombi Iciko graced the Department of Hospitality and Tourism’s annual Students and Industry Excellence Awards, adding her presence to a memorable celebration of student achievement, excellence and industry partnerships. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUT #ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

Through its annual Students and Industry Excellence Awards, the Department of Hospitality and Tourism in DUT’s Faculty of Management Sciences highlighted the importance of industry partnerships in preparing students for the world of work. The occasion celebrated student achievement while creating an opportunity to strengthen relationships between academia and industry. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUT #ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

Meet Kayla, a first-year Jewellery Design student at DUT. She is at the start of her university journey, exploring a creative field where design and craftsmanship meet. One student, a new chapter and plenty of possibilities ahead! 📚 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #InsideDUT #DUTStudents #JewelleryDesign #DUT #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 🏆✨ Our Department of Hospitality and Tourism proudly hosted the annual Students and Industry Excellence Awards at the DUT Hotel School Conference Centre. Students, parents, alumni, industry leaders and academics came together to honour outstanding achievement and the partnerships that prepare our students for the world of work. Congratulations to all award recipients. Keep raising the bar! 👏 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUT #HospitalityAndTourism #ExcellenceAwards #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁! 🎓💜 Congratulations on your recent graduation. 👏🔥 📸 Photographer: Sifundo Thwala #DUT #OurAdaptiveGraduate #ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

#𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗗𝗨𝗧 | 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨? A Chiropractic qualification can open doors to private practice, academic teaching, research and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. 📸 Photographer: Sfundo Thwala #CampusLife #DUT #Chiropractic #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

🩺 #𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗗𝗨𝗧 | 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖? Have you ever wondered what Chiropractic is and what chiropractors do? Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focused on the assessment, diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the muscles, joints and spine, and their relationship with the nervous system. At the Durban University of Technology (DUT), students develop an understanding of the human body's structure and function while gaining the scientific knowledge and clinical skills needed to work in this specialised field. DUT Chiropractic students were among those who participated in the Faculty of Health Sciences Postgraduate Student Dialogue at the DUT Hotel School, a platform for academic engagement and knowledge sharing. Through this series, we explore Chiropractic as a field of study, what chiropractors do and the career opportunities the qualification can offer. 📸 Photographer: Sfundo Thwala #InsideDUT #DUT #Chiropractic #StudyAtDUT #FacultyOfHealthSciences #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

Congratulations, graduate! We still beam with pride at this incredible achievement. 💜🎓 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGrad2026 #TheJourneyContinues #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful