Research clusters and programmes are enablers for building a research and innovation culture.
The cluster is based on a collection of related research programmes, based on the critical mass in a particular field of research, research outputs, completed qualifications and funding awarded.
Although these clusters build strength in areas of focus, the principle of multi-, inter- and trans-disciplinary research, amongst listed programmes, is strongly supported.
CLUSTER | PROGRAMME |
Industrial Design, Communication and Development |
|
Quality of Health and Living |
|
People and Skills Development |
|

CUT and NEHAWU finalise 2025 salary agreement
CUT management and Nehawu leaders who formed part of the negotiating team. Back row from left: Dr Joe...

CUT Engineering students speed ahead to victory and crowned the 2025 Overall Eco-Vehicle Project 2.0-Bluetooth Race champions
CUT’s 2nd and 3rd-year Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students crowned the 2025 Eco-Vehicle Project...
Senate honours Prof. Fourie on his momentous achievement
Prof. Petrus Jacobus (Pieter) Fourie, Professor of Animal Production in the Faculty of Health and Environmental...