CPUT RESEARCH FESTIVAL 2023 PROGRAMME
Celebrating and showcasing relevant, responsive and innovative research
28 FEBRUARY 2023
RESEARCH DAY AND EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Live-streaming at RF_Day1_ResearchDay
12:00 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:35
12:35 – 12:50
Official opening and welcome by Dr David Phaho DVC: Research, Technology, Innovation & Partnerships
Keynote address by Prof Chris Nhlapo CPUT VC
Keynote address by Prof Mark NK Saunders Professor of Business Research Methods at Birmingham Business School, and Director of Global Engagement, University of Birmingham
Auditorium
12:50 – 14:00
14:00 – 16:00
Lunch for Awards Ceremony Invitees
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY
Opening address by Prof Dina Burger Director: Directorate Research Development
Welcome address by Dr David Phaho
DVC: Research, Technology, Innovation & Partnerships
Presentation of certificates and awards
- Recognition of Ad Hominem Promotions and certificate presentation
Prof Rishidaw Balkaran, DVC: Teaching & Learning
- Introduction to The Conversation Africa Awards and certificate presentation
Ms Natasha Joseph: Commissioning Editor, Science and Technology for The Conversation Africa
- Acknowledgement of the NRF-rated Researchers and certificate presentation
Prof Dina Burger, Director: Directorate Research Development
- Introduction to the CPUT Research Excellence Awards and awards presentation
Prof Dina Burger, Director: Directorate Research Development
Restaurant and Patio
(DRD)
SARETEC Auditorium