This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education. Since its formation in 2002, through the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has grown into a trailblazer in research, innovation and teaching-with seven campuses across Durban and Pietermaritzburg. DUT offers […]
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) notes with concern the misinformation and unfounded allegations published by a Johannesburg-based media outlet regarding an infrastructure development project, DUT355, on the University’s Steve Biko and Indumiso Campuses. DUT355 was the name given to the project during the procurement process. As a result of an arbitration process underway between […]
The National Student Aid Scheme insisted it had fully funded his studies, despite suggestions to the contrary from student leaders
Undergraduate and postgraduate applications currently open, and aspiring scholars have a wide array of programmes to choose from
The ENVISION2030 statement of intent highlights DUT’s aspiration to be creative, innovative, entrepreneurial and adaptive
Creative, Distinctive, Impactful
National Student Financial Aid Scheme implements new system to streamline financial support and root out fraudulent payments while thousands are awaiting for allowances
DUT shares roadmap to a transformed society
With most photographers struggling to raise capital to digitise work, those that have managed to do so have mostly used their own resources
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) on Wednesday closed its five KwaZulu-Natal campuses until further notice after scores of prospective students descended on its main campus a day earlier in the hopes of being accepted to study. DUT said that a “significant number” of prospective students had gathered at the Steve Biko Sports Centre overnight […]
The vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State has spoken about academic measures for students for the academic year following the national shutdown
Deseni Soobben’s sensibilities have changed over the years, but she keeps revisiting the composition and design techniques she learned from her mentors
The university’s council says it does not have the deed to the land it is built on
Bonginkosi Khanyile says not having police coming to his house everyday is a step forward for him gaining his freedom
#FeesMustFall sought free education for all, but it cost one of its champions his liberty
While university students have been calling for historical fees debt to be scrapped, Parliament has heard that the amount owed is R9-billion
The student was injured during protests at DUT Steve Biko campus and later died in hospital
Wits student leaders are calling for accommodation for returning students as UKZN protests delayed Nsfas funding
Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile was sentenced on Monday after he was found guilty of public violence in August last year
Young people are punished for fighting for a decolonised education and we must not waiver in our mission
Its focus in the province, and elsewhere, is on the youth vote and SRC polls are the starting point
Students who face years in prison for criminal charges related to #FeesMustFall protests are asking for amnesty
Bonginkosi Khanyile had planned to sleep at the Union Buildings until President Cyril Ramaphosa’s responded to his request for a presidential pardon
Khanyile, a #FeesMustFall activist, was found guilty of public violence, failing to comply with police orders and possession of a dangerous weapon
The ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal conference was finally held. Ace held up his slate. It didn’t go his way. Cyril’s happy
Nearly half of those who qualify for funding are affected but the financial aid scheme blames institutions for being tardy
Students are being forced to beg as they wait for classes to start and funds to be released
DUT is to reopen its doors after positive mediation between unions and management on Tuesday afternoon, government has said
"Staff morale is at an all-time low, we’re talking about unilateral restructuring, we’re talking about the vice chancellor’s closed-door policy"
Although he expects he would’ve done better outside, Bonginkosi Khanyile used his time in prison to graduate cum laude.
Leaders say they will take the Tshwane University of Technology’s management to court after students were evicted from residences for protests.
Management at the Durban University of Technology says it will address students’ demands after the campus was shut down following violent protests.