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A special milestone worth celebrating! May you always remember the effort it took to get here and carry that same determination into everything you do next. Congratulations on your graduation. Wishing you many more successes! 🥳🥰 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGrad2026 #ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦! 🎓 You should be proud of this achievement. The late nights, dedication and sacrifices have all been part of getting you here. May this be one of many proud moments in your life. Congratulations, and all the best with everything that lies ahead! 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGrad2026 #ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

What a wonderful achievement! Your commitment, patience and hard work have brought you this far. Take pride in this milestone and never stop believing in what you can achieve. Wishing you all the best for the journey ahead! 🥳🥰 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGraduation #AdaptiveGraduates #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 📚 A moment of concentration as one of our students gets down to studying during the examination period. Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTStudentLife #InsideDUT #DUTExams #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! 🎓 This is your moment, and you deserve every bit of it. Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this special milestone. Be proud of how far you have come and look forward to all the wonderful opportunities ahead. Wishing you continued success and happiness in your next chapter. Enjoy your achievement. 🥳🥳 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTGrad2026 #TheJourneyContinues #ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

Meet Oladunni Mary Ayodele, a DUT PhD researcher investigating the antibacterial potential of naturally occurring compounds in the search for possible future treatments against antimicrobial resistance. Her research has identified six promising phenolic compounds from 1,555 screened compounds, highlighting the role of computational science and laboratory research in exploring solutions to global health challenges. Working within DUT’s Computational and Systems Biology Research Group, led by Professor Saheed Sabiu, Ayodele is contributing to innovative research with global relevance. Read her story: dut.ac.za/dut-phd-researcher… 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUTResearch #ResearchInnovation #AntimicrobialResistance #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

Faraz. Wishing you the very best! 💙💛 📹 Video Credit: Mandisi Ngcobo #DUTProud #DUTStudents #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗧 | 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 ✨ Meet Cindy Saunders, a Somatology lecturer at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), who plays a role in preparing students for careers in the field. Cindy recently attended the PSS 2026 pre-conference engagement, joining fellow academics and researchers to connect, share ideas and learn from one another. Her work in teaching contributes to developing students’ knowledge and practical skills as they prepare for professional opportunities in Somatology. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #Campus Life #PSS2026 #DUT #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted its Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Chapter Launch at Mansfield Hall, Ritson Campus, bringing together academics, students, traditional knowledge holders and community representatives to celebrate indigenous knowledge and its role in innovation. The programme explored traditional medicine, indigenous food knowledge, scientific research and the commercialisation of indigenous knowledge. Speakers highlighted the importance of preserving traditional practices while leveraging science and innovation to advance health, food security, job creation and economic development. The programme also included a visit to an indigenous forest, providing participants with an opportunity to engage with indigenous knowledge in a natural setting. Through this initiative, DUT reaffirms its commitment to preserving indigenous heritage, promoting knowledge-sharing and strengthening collaboration between traditional knowledge holders, researchers and communities. 📸 Photographer: Sifundo Thwala #IndigenousKnowledgeSystems #ResearchAndInnovation ##ENVISION2030 #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗪𝗘 | 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🌿 How can plant science contribute to a deeper understanding of medicinal plants and their uses? Aphelele Taliwe, a second-year Master of Science in Botany student at the University of Fort Hare, joined fellow students, academics and industry professionals at the PSS 2026 pre-conference engagement hosted by the Durban University of Technology. The engagement offered Aphelele an opportunity to connect with the phytomedicine community and engage with discussions around medicinal plants, scientific research and the preservation of indigenous knowledge. Her participation highlights the importance of exposing postgraduate students to wider research networks where they can exchange perspectives and strengthen their understanding of developments in plant science. 📸 Photographer: S’bonelo Dlamini #PSS2026 #Botany #MedicinalPlants #PostgraduateResearch #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗧 | 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗗𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜 🧪 Meet Carol Dlamini, a Master of Applied Science in Chemistry student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), who attended the PSS 2026 pre-conference engagement. The engagement brought together researchers and academics to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen research collaboration. Through platforms such as these, DUT continues to create opportunities for postgraduate students to engage with the broader research community. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #PSS2026 #ResearchAndInnovation #DUT #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬, 𝐎𝐤𝐮𝐡𝐥𝐞! 💪🏽 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬. 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭! 📚✨ 📹 Video Credit: Mandisi Ngcobo #CampusLife #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 | 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗜 🧪 What can indigenous plants reveal about compounds with potential scientific applications? For Sanelisiwe Dyani, a Chemistry lecturer at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), this question shaped her Master’s research at Nelson Mandela University (NMU). Her research explored the phytochemical composition of Hypoxis hemerocallidea, an indigenous South African plant, focusing on identifying phytosterols for nitrite reduction. Having completed her Master’s degree in Chemistry, Sanelisiwe attended the PSS 2026 pre-conference engagement, connecting with fellow academics and researchers to exchange knowledge and explore new ideas. Her work highlights the value of investigating indigenous plant compounds through scientific research and expanding our understanding of their potential applications. 📸 Photographer: S’bonelo Dlamini #PSS2026 #ResearchAndInnovation #Chemistry #IndigenousPlants #DUT #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

🎓💜 DUT proudly celebrates Professor Somandla Ncube of the Department of Chemistry following his Professorial Inaugural Lecture, “𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀”. The lecture explored how molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) can help detect and remove pollutants, including pharmaceutical residues in wastewater and river water. This research highlights the potential of innovative materials to improve water quality, protect public health and support sustainable environmental management. Professor Ncube also emphasised the importance of collaboration, postgraduate development and nurturing the next generation of scientists to address real-world challenges through research and innovation. Congratulations to Professor Ncube on this important academic milestone and his contribution to advancing environmental research. 📸 Photographer: S'bonelo Dlamini #DUT #InauguralLecture #ResearchAndInnovation #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

Meet Celani Mkhabela, a PhD student at the University of Mpumalanga whose research seeks to preserve indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants used in managing childhood diseases. Celani participated in the PSS 2026 pre-conference engagement hosted at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), joining fellow academics and researchers to exchange knowledge and engage with perspectives on phytomedicine. His research focuses on documenting medicinal plants used to treat and manage childhood diseases in the Ehlanzeni District of Mpumalanga Province. Through this work, he aims to preserve valuable indigenous knowledge and help ensure that traditional practices are documented for future generations. His work highlights the importance of recognising community knowledge and exploring the role of medicinal plants through research. 📸 Photographer: S’bonelo Dlamini #PSS2026 #IndigenousKnowledge #MedicinalPlants #Ethnobotany #CreativeDistinctiveImpactful

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