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Durban University of Technology 10The Faculty of Management Sciences at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) academic and support staff members had the privilege of engaging with the Institution%u2019s Executive Management led by ViceChancellor and Principal Professor Thandwa Mthembu during the faculty-based Townhall meeting in May 2025 at Cane Growers Hall, ML Sultan Campus.This initiative provided Prof Mthembu with an opportunity to address all staff members in the faculty while opening the platform for engagement and reflection on the faculty%u2019s contributions to the DUT ENVISION2030 strategic plan.In his opening remarks, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement Prof Fulufhelo Nemavhola acknowledged the importance of reflecting on the faculty, its departments and academics%u2019 progress, and mentioned that in 2024, the faculty produced huge research outputs with an increase of almost 140 units.Prof Mthembu delivered an insightful and thought-provoking presentation on leadership, management and transformed academia. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES HAILED FOR ITS HUGE RESEARCH OUTPUT DURING THE DUT FACULTY-BASED TOWNHALL MEETINGthe 4 P%u2019s (People, Product, Pennies and Plans) framework that could help the faculty to begin reimagining academia within DUT and then engage in questions and contributions.Prof Mthembu spoke about the important aspects in the process of teaching and learning and said that %u201cthe most important thing in learning is about how young people who are before us are experiencing what is being enacted in an effective, efficient and progressive way%u201d.Prof Mthembu stressed the importance of staff development, particularly among academic staff. He stated that academics should undergo appropriate training and acquire a fitting level of education to produce graduates who are adaptive and equipped with skills, mindset, and resilience to navigate and respond to change, as emphasised in the DUT ENVISION2030.In closing, the Faculty Executive Dean, Prof Fulufhelo Netswera, gave an inspiring vote of thanks. Prof Netswera expressed his gratitude to the DUT executives for taking the time to engage staff, and he encouraged the continuation of engagements of this nature.Thulasizwe NkomoPictured: Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Thandwa, speaking at the townhall meeting.Pictured: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement, Prof Fulufhelo Nemavhola, giving his insight at the townhall meeting.