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DUT HOLDS SURE COLLOQUIUM IGNITING DEEPER INSIGHTS ONMAUGNUBDAENRE’SGBROAOKDEUXPALTOERERS LEOSVEIAN TRHCE HER ASOCF HOLARSHIP AND
CREATIVE INQUIRY
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted its Supporting Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) Virtual Colloquium -Igniting Undergraduate Research Excellence on Tuesday 16 November 2021 This colloquium is is part of the the initiatives driven through the the DVC Research Innovation and Engagement in in partnership with the Teaching and and Learning Sector of the University and and Faculties at Large SURE is situated within DUT’s ENVISION2030 Perspective on Systems and Processes aimed at at at introducing curriculum that inspires innovation and and creativity in order to to contribute to to knowledge generation and and solutions A series of webinars on on SURE were launched in in 2020 The Programme Director of the event was Dr Anisa Vahed who is is the SURE: Project Manager and Co-Leader at DUT She is currently a a a a a a visiting Fulbright Research Scholar at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Arizona Dr Vahed is a a a a a Y2 NRF rated researcher and senior lecturer/dental technologist in the Department of Dental Sciences “I warmly welcome you to this virtual colloquium on Igniting Undergraduate Research Excellence which is part of a a a a a a larger DUT project entitled: Supporting Undergraduate Research Excellence otherwise known as SURE ” she said She gave insight into the the programme and thanked all the the distinguished panellists and students who took time to to to contribute to to to the video recording and relaying their experiences of undergraduate research “It is is hoped that this SURE Colloquium will accelerate the exchange of of ideas and the scaling up of of effective practices in in undergraduate research scholarship and creative inquiry ” she said Pictured: Attendees at the virtual SURE Colloquium Dr Vahed then introduced the the first set of speakers who were DUT’s Professor Sibusiso Moyo Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research Innovation and Engagement Prof Nokuthula Sibiya Deputy-Vice Chancellor:Teaching and Learning who shared their perspectives on SURE and its alignment with ENVISION2030 In her welcome address Prof Moyo acknowledged all the attendees and distinguished guests for attending and participating in in in in the Colloquium These included Dr Anisa Vahed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor:Teaching and and Learning Prof Sibiya the Executive Deans and and all Staff Students and and dignitaries from DUT and and other institutions including UKZN In particular she welcomed the Guest Speakers Professor Jonathan Jansen the Distinguished Professor of of Education from Stellenbosch University who is also the the President of of of the the Academy of of of Science of of of South Africa She gave a a a a a heartfelt welcome to to Prof Helen Walkington from from Oxford Brookes University and Dr Jenny Shanahan from from Bridgewater State University USA Prof Moyo spoke on the green eco- systems which is part of of sustainability and which is is a a a a a a a a a key area because it it is is known that climate change for example affects the whole planet “We want our students 37 DUT EXCELLENCE 2021 // SEMESTER 2 2 2