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3.6 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
3.6.1 Collaborative Agreements with International Universities and Institutions
The FAI continues to strengthen both international and regional partnerships, fostering collaborative opportunities in education, research, and skills development. One key initiative is the Southern Africa Netherlands Cyber School, a free programme developed in collaboration with the Hague Center for Strategic Studies, the Netherlands Embassy, and Stellenbosch University. As part of the South African team, DUT is working to organize key speakers for this important program, which aims to develop cyber skills across the region.The faculty is also engaged in a close partnership with the University of Leicester in the field of creative computing. This collaboration contributes to innovative research and offers both staff and students opportunities to engage in cutting-edge computing practices.Additionally, the faculty is involved in research collaborations with the City University of Macau as part of a broader initiative to prepare a joint grant proposal that aims to enhance academic cooperation and research development between the two institutions.
Alongside these efforts, the faculty maintains an ongoing collaboration with Universiti Mara Malaysia under a MOU. As part of this agreement, four workshops on Internal Auditing and Taxation for undergraduate students are being presented, enhancing academic exchange and providing students with valuable insights into key areas of business education.
The FMS is also making strides in its international collaborations.A project with the Universidad Veracruzana in Mexico, titled “Digital Storytelling: Accessible Architectural Spaces in South Africa and Mexico,” begin in March 2025.This initiative is part of the Critical Media Studies programme and will facilitate cross-cultural academic exchange and innovative media practices.
The IWWT has earned global recognition for its commitment to addressing critical challenges in water and wastewater technology. The research efforts not only contribute to advancing scientific knowledge but also highlight the real-world relevance of this work, drawing attention from leading global institutions and experts. As a result, valuable partnerships have been established with several prestigious organizations, including the BRICS Network University (BRICS NU), the Global Water Microbiome Consortium (GWMC), Water JPI, the South Africa Sweden University Forum (SASUF), and other international universities.
Student and faculty exchange programmes continue to be a vital component of DUT’s international engagement. One such initiative involves a collaboration with the Beijing Dance Academy (BDA), where DUT is working to invite BDA’s art troupe for a cultural exchange tour in South Africa, scheduled for September 2025.
DUT held a meeting with colleagues from HAW Hamburg on March 2025, focusing on the upcoming Hamburg Sustainability Sessions, scheduled for May 2025.These sessions will feature presentations from key international scholars and those from DUT. Also, engagements with institutions such as Kabale University in Uganda, the Higher School of Economics in Russia, and the University of the Public Service in Hungary are ongoing, also engagement on research and academic exchange with institutions in India,Vietnam, and Hungary.
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