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Cynthia Jele Novelist


Cynthia Jele, winner of the this year’s Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for best first book in the Africa region for her novel Happiness Is a Four-Letter…

Artist bags top ceramics prize with first exhibit


Durban University of Technology fine arts student Sbonelo Luthuli holds one of the pots included in a collection that won him the National Ceramic…

His ‘brave’ action offers hope


Durban activist and head of Greenpeace International, Kumi Naidoo’s “brave and direct action” is the only hope that the world has that sanity may…

DUT signs MoU with UESTC


The Durban University of Technology (DUT) signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China…

We loved being at home


Head to Artspace to see the new exhibition by Caryn Nolan. The creation of this body of work, for her Masters of Technology (MTech) from Durban…

DUT students cycle for charity


Twenty one chiropractic students of the Durban University of Technology set off last week on a cycling odyssey across KZN as part of a charity event…

Research Facilities new Research Chairs for varsities


Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has announced that a total of 60 new Research Chairs will be awarded to various institutions of higher…

Top DUT student wins trip to the UK


Durban University of Technology student Neetasha Singh jets off to the UK next week after winning the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary. Singh, 23, a…

Sew Artful


An exciting exhibition has dispelled the myth that embroidery is a craft rather than fine art form, writes Vivian Attwood.

Town planning students on the right “track”


A group of ninety third year Town and Regional Planning students boarded a train to KwaMashu on Thursday, 9 February as part of a joint orientation…

DUT wins best stand at national level


The Durban University of Technology has won the bi-Annual National Innovation Competition (NIC) hosted by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) which…

Media statement by Alan Khan, Senior Director: Corporate Affairs at the Durban University of Technology


There have been no illegal student protests at DUT today. The University has been working with the SAPS to maintain order on campus. The SAPS will…

Solemn Oath for Anatomy Students


First year Anatomy students studying in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the Durban University of Technology recently took a modified…

The studious observer: Nontobeko Ntombela


Nontobeko Ntombela, curator of contemporary art at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), laughs about the idea of being considered a guinea pig.
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Fashion Design Has Always Been In Her Blood


Hard work definitely pays off in the end and it is up to you to achieve your goals.
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SKISA girls confident ahead of Kanazawa Cup


Four SKISA girls, Mishka Chunilal, Trina Oree, Riasha Singh, and Sharyanka Naidoo will be flying the SKISA flag high when they compete in the Kanazawa…

He’s a Hip Hop wonder!


Zakwe sizzles with five Sama nominations under his belt. Calling him a hard worker would be an understatement! Ntokozo Zakwe, known as Zakwe in music…

Graduates should help build the nation, Prof Bawa


The Durban University of Technology graduation season is still proceeding.
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Artistic tribute to SA workers


A Durban student has made Workers’ Day personal this year writes Amanda Khoza Eight workers at a construction site on the corner of Brook and Dr…

Judge Vuka Tshabalala appointed new DUT Chancellor


The Durban University of Technology is proud to announce that former KwaZulu-Natal Judge President Vuka Tshabalala has been appointed as its…

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