Newsletter | Issue 5 | July 2025
Hallo everyone! I welcome you to this edition of our Faculty Newsletter, where we share interesting and motivating stories showcasing the outstanding work of our staff, students, and partners in developing new knowledge, addressing real-world challenges, and developing a culture of excellence. As a Faculty, we are keenly aware of the challenges that face us as a University community, the society at large, and our one habitable planet. It is thus very gratifying to see efforts such as the Sodlasonke project led by the staff in the Department of Agriculture to support food security for vulnerable students; the collaboration between two Departments (Food Science & Technology and Environmental & Occupational Studies) to offer life-saving training in food safety to Spaza Shop owners in Dunoon and Velddrif; Dr. Dorcas Zide's pioneering research in green hydrogen technologies to contribute to sustainable energy solutions; and the participation of our staff (Dr Ticha and Dr Mundembe) in the All-Africa Academic Alliance to honour and celebrate the academic achievements of learners at Fezeka High School in Gugulethu. No less impressive are the stories from the Department of Mathematics and Physics, the COPAFEU project, Dr Chidi, our students and alumni, and more inspiring exploits of staff in the Chemistry Department. These activities, among others, remind us of the ways that the Sciences can be harnessed for positive impact. None of these accomplishments would be possible without the efforts and commitment of our academic and support staff, industry partners, and students, whose energy and passion are the lifeblood of our Institution. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made a contribution towards the Newsletter to make this issue a reality. To all of us: as we acknowledge and celebrate what we have accomplished, let us keep putting our best foot forward. Together, we are not only shaping the future of Applied Sciences, but also living out CPUT's vision to create futures through education, innovation, and service. Warm regards,
Prof Joseph I. Kioko
Dean of Applied Sciences