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South African Technology Network convenes at CUT
Research, Innovation and Engagement
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The South African Technology Network’s (SATN) Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer Committee held a face-to-face discussion at CUT to share information and ideas regarding issues such as promotion of universities of Technology (UoTs), research agendas conducted at all UoTs and dissemination of the best practices and performance strategies which form part the support within the network. The committee advocates for the research, innovation and technology transfer activities amongst the UoTs and act as the advisory body to the SATN board.
South Africa embraced a unitary higher education system that has been widely accepted and forms the basis of strength within its diversity system. Established in 2006 by five UoTs, i.e. Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Central University of Technology, Durban University of Technology, Tshwane University of Technology, and Vaal University of Technology, SATN provides a forum of discussion on higher education issues concerning UoTs of which Polytechnic of Namibia is also a member. Its establishment includes amongst others, to promote the development of national education and training policies in accordance with the nature and character of the universities of technology, represent the universities of technology at international level, promote mobility and employability of universities of technology students as well as promoting academic quality and relevant researches.
Some of the issues tabled during the discussion were:
- Types of research conducted by UoTs;
- Joint project applications (generic research proposal);
- Bio economy strategies;
- Celebration of 10 years as UoTs; and
- Summer school programme on postgraduate supervision
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Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer Committee members: (Standing): Ms Christelle Venter, SATN Secretariat; Prof. LOK Lategan, Dean: Research & Innovation (CUT); Prof. Sibusiso Moyo, Director: Research and Postgraduate Support (DUT); Mr Hamilton Mphidi, Manager: Innovation Support and Technology Transfer; and Mr AC Vuyisa Notshweleka, Director: Technology Station (MUT). (Seated): Dr Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi, Director: Research (CPUT); and Dr Anette Mienie; Director: Research (MUT).
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