Founded by three CPUT alumni, an organisation seeking to address youth development in the Eastern Cape has been launched on the Bellville Campus. Continue reading
Category Archives: Events
Somatology Department’s Open Day a treat
Visitors attending the Somatology Department’s recent Open Day were treated to a tour of the department’s state of the art facilities. Continue reading
New council members on board
CPUT recently welcomed and orientated new Council members.
The CPUT Council functions as the highest decision making authority of the University and assumes the ultimate accountability for the performance and affairs of the University.
In her capacity as Acting Registrar Carin Booyse said a majority of Council members are external members as per the stipulation of the Higher Education Act read with the CPUT Statute. A similar provision is made in terms of the CPUT Statute regarding the composition of Council Committees.
Council members serve a term of four years. Council meets at least six times a year with four of these as scheduled meetings and two as strategic planning sessions. “At the request of the CPUT management, or of the Chairperson of the Council, or of any other Council members, an additional special meeting may be convened to deal with urgent business of the University,” said Booyse.
In welcoming the council members Vice-Chancellor Dr Chris Nhlapo delivered an overview of the institution’s history and plans, described the organisational structure and Vision 2020 and explained the direction in which the university is headed with regards to the #onesmartCPUT strategy.
“As you listen you will realise that you actually joined the right organisation. A university of technology is very different from a traditional university. Our value proposition is different and it is important you understand this,” said Nhlapo.
He pointed out that the #onesmartCPUT strategy is underpinned by the fourth industrial revolution and expressed his hope that the members would be part of shaping Vision 2030.
Written by Theresa Smith
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Navigating an entry into maritime studies
The Department of Maritime Studies and Survival Centre (DMS and SC) recently threw open the doors to the Granger Bay campus for an informative Open Day session. Continue reading
Energising engineers
The DST-UNESCO Engineering Conference concluded three days of intensive discussions with a walk-about on the Bellville Campus. Continue reading
Hiking for peace
To celebrate this year’s International Peace Day, on 21 September students and staff members took the Lion’s Head Peace Tour to spread the message of peace. Continue reading
Students present papers at international conference on inclusive education
Some students in the Faculty of Education had a chance to present papers for the first time at an international conference on inclusive education while others had transformative experiences after engaging with fellow students from abroad, researchers, academics, policy makers and representatives from numerous global NGOs. Continue reading
Students get the party started
In the spirit of community engagement CPUT students recently hosted a weekend of parties at Kenilworth Racecourse for 100 children from a variety of NPOs. Continue reading
Diamonds and Divas dine at Hotel School
An afternoon of inspiring speakers, entertainment and a bulging goodie bag was on the offering for guests at the recent Diamonds and Divas event.
Hosted by the Daily Voice newspaper at the Cape Town Hotel School the event profiled interesting female entrepreneurs and introduced readers to the all-female reporting staff.
Comedian Marc Lottering and Cape Town favourite Alistair Izobell entertained the mostly female audience in between a decadent three course offering of canapés, fish or chicken and vanilla panacotta.
The entire event was serviced by the second year hospitality students and the school’s Marketing and Functions coordinator Lauren Christians received a special gift basket from organisers to thank her for going above and beyond to assist them.
Threading together teaching and learning
The Clothing and Textile Department used their recent Open Day to not only reach potential new students, but teach existing students a valuable lesson.
Business and Marketing lecturer Dr Sweta Patnaik set about 150 first year and second year students the marketing project of helping run the Open Day. Not only did the students have to be based at particular work spaces but they had to brush up on their knowledge about their chosen stations. They also had to create videos related to the Open Day, including their own feedback of the event.
Close to 250 leaners from six different local schools as well as a few teenagers accompanied by their parents were shown around the seven work spaces where students learn about pattern making or computer aided design in the Clothing and Textile Department. They were also shown the Technology Station Clothing and Textiles next door.
Students demonstrated techniques and concepts to learners and encouraged them to ask questions.
This is the tenth annual Clothing and Textile Department Open Day and this year they decided to incorporate a station about career options.
The Education, Training and Development Practices Seta was on hand to explain their bursary scheme which is firstly aimed at people who study education but also provides opportunities in other fields.
“The Departmental Open Day is mainly focused on increasing student intake and a qualitative upliftment of incoming students.
“It is also a mode of reaching out to people who probably aren’t aware of the Department. I am really positive about the uptake this year seeing as we had a career fair for the first time. We will also post student videos on social networking sites to increase and enhance our reach,” said Patnaik.
Written by Theresa Smith