KHAN AIMS TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF LOAD-SHEDDING THROUGH HIS INVENTION
Working hard consistently to achieve his goals in life and academically has always been the motto for the dynamic, Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Masters student Sameer Khan.
Khan works as a research scientist at the Institute of Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT) where is pursuing his Master’s in Applied Science: Biotechnology.
Besides dedicating his time to researching Consortia of Cyanobacteria and green microalgae, the enigmatic Khan loves entering competitions where he can challenge himself and also showcase his exciting, renewable source of energy innovation.
FILMMAKER AND DUT ALUMNA, KARIN SLATER JOINS THE OSCARS
Thirty years of hard work has paid off for Filmmaker and Durban University of Technology (DUT) Alumna, Karin Slater who has been selected to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (AMPAS).
Slater is one of the only two filmmakers from South Africa to join the group this year, which will select the winners of the esteemed Academy Awards popularly known as the Oscars.
The other member is the Nigerian born Actor, Director and Writer, Akin Omotoso who is also a former Generations actor.
DUT SAYS NO TO HARASSMENT, GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND BULLYING
The Human Resources Department at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) held a virtual full day workshop on Harassment, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Bullying Education on Microsoft Teams on Friday, 14 August 2020.
The main speaker was the Human Resources and Training Manager, Dasheni Emmanuel who unpacked Sexual Harassment, GBV and Bullying in the workplace.
Her aim was to alert the DUT staff about some of their rights and responsibilities when dealing with such issues in the workplace.
HADEBE SHARES HIS PASSION OF BEING A PRODUCT OF DUT
For Mthokozisi Hadebe, choosing the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to be his academic home is one of the best decisions of his life.
Even though his academic journey in obtaining his diploma took him four years to complete, he proudly graduated with his National Diploma in Architectural Technology in 2013.
However, Hadebe’s first year of study was a sad start, with the death of his mother in the first month of his study. He continued studying despite his personal loss, and with the guidance from his lecturers who believed in him. He is also grateful for the financial help that he had received from the Office of the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal during his undergraduate years.
