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CONTENTS
Foreword
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Professor Sabiu is Recognised for his Sterling Research Aligned with The Institution’s Values and Principles
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Mateza makes DUT Proud as the New Indoni Miss Cultural SA 2023/2024
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Mncube’s Ambitions for the SRC is for Them to Advocate For The DUT Living Values
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DUT Space Science And CNS Research Centre Signs MOU with SA Space Technology for Sustainable Development Foundation in the Pursuit of Collaboration in Space Science
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DUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Thandwa Mthembu, Urges First-Year Students to Allow DUT to Build their Characters
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eThekwini Municipality Takes Bold Strides Towards Zero Waste
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Mabonga Strives to Focus on Student Mental Health Issues
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SRC Receives R1.1 Million Donation from Motsepe Foundation to Support its Programmes
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DUT Hosts the Professorial Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sheena Kumari Pillai
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Disability Rights Unit Hosted the 2024 Students Living with Disabilities (SWD) FirstYear Orientation
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Professor Swalaha Delves into Research in the Water Sector that is Crucial for Preserving and Maintaining thisVital Resource
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Community Engagement Office Recognises Staff and Student’s Engagement Projects that Positively Impact Communities
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DUT Launches the Siyahamba Solar Boat, a First in Africa to Take Part in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
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Zakhe Khuzwayo: Championing Change Through Men Carve
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Professor Zakes Mda Imparts Writing Knowledge with DUT Students as Part of the Time of The Writer Festival
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Photography Student Dumo Xaba to Release His Much Anticipated Court Drama Novel
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Interior Design Student Banele Mthethwa Wins First Prize at the DTIC Furniture Design Competition
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Dr Mkhize and Dr Mougnol Win the Oral Best Paper Award at the 38th Barcelona International Conference on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences in Spain
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DUT Confucius Institute Students Shine at the 23rd “Chinese Bridge” Competition
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Dr Samuels Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Priceless Moment for Nolwazi Ndlela who Bagged 20 Distinctions in Her Diploma in PR
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Acknowledgements
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