CPUT RESEARCH FESTIVAL 2023 Celebrating and showcasing relevant, responsive and innovative research
PROGRAMME DAY 1
28 FEBRUARY 2023
RESEARCH DAY AND EXCELLENCE AWARDS Live-streaming at RF_Day1_ResearchDay
TIME
ACTIVITY
VENUE
10:00 – 15:30
SHOWCASING OF RESEARCH PROJECTS
Bellville Sports Hall
12:00 – 12:15
Official opening and welcome by Dr David Phaho DVC: Research, Technology, Innovation & Partnerships
SARETEC Auditorium
12:15 – 12:35
Keynote address by Prof Chris Nhlapo CPUT VC
12:35 – 12:50
Keynote address by Prof Mark NK Saunders Professor of Business Research Methods at Birmingham Business School, and Director of Global Engagement, University of Birmingham
12:50 – 14:00
Lunch for Awards Ceremony Invitees
14:00 – 16:00
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
HOSTED BY DIRECTORATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT (DRD)
SARETEC Restaurant and Patio
SARETEC Auditorium