The Durban University of Technology held a successful and insightful Open Week from Wednesday (17 May 2017) to Saturday (20 May 2017) at the Fred Crookes Sports Centre.

DUT Open Week is an annual calendar event which is one of the most important activities undertaken by Student Recruitment Department and the entire University Community. All internal stakeholders lead this mass marketing initiative which targets all High/Secondary Schools and Parents of Scholars within the Province.

Alex Mdletshe, Manager at Student Recruitment said the 2017 Open Week received a positive response. “The response to our Open Week was positive; pupils from various schools came in large numbers. On Saturday where we invited the general public we also received a good turnout,” he said.

The various academic departments showcased their activities and were available to assist with answering questions from parents, educators and the pupils. The Open Week also included special events such as the Science of Fun, Chinese Martial Arts by the DUT Confucius Institute, a performance by the Translation and Interpretation Department and performances by students from the Drama and Production Studies department.

Sthandiwe Dlamini who attended Open Week with her father said she was happy with the information she received. “I went to enquire from the Information and Corporate Management stand and they were very helpful and friendly. I am satisfied with the guidance they gave me,” she said.

Some of the schools that attended the University Open week were Grosvener Boys High, Comtech High School, Isinyabusi Technical School, Seatides Secondary, Dr AD Lazarus Secondary School, Esizibeni Comprehensive High School, to name but a few.

Pictured: The team from Student Recruitment department with some of the scholars that attended on Saturday.

Noxolo Memela