Professor Kanzumba Kusakana, holder of the NRF SARChI Chair in Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering CUT News Research and InnovationProfessor Kanzumba Kusakana, holder of the NRF SARChI Chair in Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems at Central University of Technology, Free State, shares insights into the Chair’s vision, research...
Dr Kompi reflects on his nGAP doctoral journey
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology CUT News Research and Publications Welkom CampusDr Moabi Saul Kompi’s doctoral journey stands as a testament to perseverance and unwavering dedication to academic excellence. As an nGAP Lecturer under Phase 2 and a member of the programme’s...
CUT Eco-Vehicle 2.0 team dominates Bluetooth Car Race ahead of 2026 title defence
CUT News Research and Innovation StudentsCUT Eco-Vehicle 2.0 Team once again proved why they are the defending champions of the Eco-Vehicle 2.0 Competition after delivering a dominant performance in the 2025 Bluetooth Car Race event.The Bluetooth...
nGAP Doctoral journey advances circular innovation in construction and property development
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Teaching and Learning Research and InnovationFor RB Nemakhavhani, completing his PhD in Construction Management at the University of Johannesburg on 23 July 2025 was more than an academic milestone, it was the fulfilment of a vision shaped by perseverance,...
Breaking Silos: Conversations that shaped the CUT Smart Cities international Conference
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Conferences | Seminars | Workshops Research and InnovationMeeting of minds sparks new vision for sustainable smart cities: Lindiwe Nkoala, a horticulturist working for the Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environmental Affairs.The...
CUT brings together global experts at inaugural Sustainable Smart Cities Conference
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Conferences | Seminars | Workshops Research and InnovationProf. Johnson Kinyua, Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Pennsylvania State University (USA), delivered his keynote address on the convergence of Artificial...
CUT’s women in science lead the way in groundbreaking research
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation AlumniAfter years of dedication and a long-held dream, Dr Khanyisa Shirinda steps onto the stage, marking the powerful culmination of her PhD journey and the beginning of her impact in driving innovation.The...
Welkom Campus celebrates double doctoral success
CUT News Research and Innovation Welkom Campus AlumniDr Anele Nkoyi celebrates his milestone with his co-promoter, Prof. Freda Van der Walt, Dean of Management Sciences.Continuous learning is no longer optional it is essential, especially for those shaping...
Enactus CUT ignites campus with high-energy recruitment drive
CUT News Students Research and InnovationEnactus-CUT campus activation in action. From left: Mrs. Masabata Zulu, Regional Manager: Enactus South Africa and Ms. Maraka Lefera, Enactus-CUT Co-Faculty Advisor, engaging with future studentpreneurs...
CUT student innovators claim international ISSIP Student Innovation Award 2026
CUT News International Student Services Research and InnovationFrom left: Professor Samson Mashele, DVC: RIE, Ms. Sibongile Lukhele, CUT student and founder of Urban Harvest Bloem, Ms. Joia Mcunu, CUT student and founder of JRM CC and Ms. Nancy De Sousa, President...
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Innovation eco-system for economic and social development
Technology Transfer OfficeThe TTO was an office established by NIPMO at the CUT in 2009 following the enactment of the IPR Act of 2008 which governs Intellectual Property that flows from publicly financed Research and Development (R&D).The following functions form part of the TTO:IP management and administrationTechnology commercialisation (licensing and spin-outs)Technology Transfer advocacy and awarenessContracts...
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Research Development and Postgraduate StudiesAs a university of technology, all research programmes are directed at solving problems in business, industry, and government (this is known as the triple-helix approach), and are aimed at contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.The focus of research programmes is multi-, inter- and trans-disciplinary of nature, with emphasis on sustainable...
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