Newsletter | Issue 1 | March 2024 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN:
Hello Everyone As we usher in 2024, there are many milestones to celebrate. A very important one is the more than 1,000 new first-year students whom we welcomed to the Faculty this year. They have chosen CPUT, and our Faculty in par�cular, to lay the founda�on for their professional lives. I would also like to extend my best wishes to everyone in the Faculty as we support these First-Years and our returning students towards achieving their dreams and poten�al. Another milestone is the launch of our very first Faculty Newsleter. This exci�ng venture is aimed at sharing our experiences across the Faculty. The Newsleters will encapsulate our collec�ve journey – highligh�ng our triumphs, innova�ons, and the unwavering spirit of our community (staff, students, and collaborators). They will hopefully enhance communica�on and further cul�vate our sense of togetherness as a Faculty. We aim to have four Newsleters each year (one per Term) and, although they will not contain everything that has been achieved in the Faculty by that �me, they will give a window into the great and impac�ul work being done across the Faculty. We believe the Newsleter would give insight into the Faculty.
This first issue is a testament to our Faculty's vibrant academic ecosystem. From the exploratory ventures into the Zandvlei Estuary, enriching our understanding of Marine Biodiversity; to the celebratory end-of-year potjiekos compe��on; to the enlightening interna�onal exchange experiences with FH Münster University of Applied Sciences (in Germany); et cetera. Our commitment to addressing realworld challenges is vividly demonstrated through ini�a�ves like the student and staff-led gardening project aimed at comba�ng food insecurity on campus, while the spirit of innova�on is celebrated through the Science Idols event in the Chemistry Department, where students showcased their ingenuity and entrepreneurial skills.
Prof Joseph I. Kioko
Dean of Applied Sciences
This edi�on also highlights our efforts and successes in infusing Work Integrated Learning, Service Learning, and Civic Engagement into our curriculum – thereby empowering our students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. As we reflect on these and other stories in the Newsleter, we are reminded of the strength of our community and the impact of our collec�ve efforts. Let us con�nue to inspire, innovate, and influence posi�vely – embracing the challenges and opportuni�es that lie ahead. Here's to a year of new discoveries, learning, and growth.
Welcome to our 2024 journey!