CPUT hosts Research Forum

FOCUS: Research in South Africa will be put under the spotlight at the DVC Research Forum.

Saturday, 12 May 2012

Leaders in research in South Africa are set to descend on CPUT for the bi-annual Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Forum.

Established in 2008, the forum offers a platform for key role players in the higher education sector to share best practices in research and innovation.

DVC for Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships at CPUT, Dr Chris Nhlapo says the forum will also allow the DVCs to debate and engage on a variety of research issues from funding to PhD study programmes.

“Experience worldwide has shown that the effective research and innovation management of Higher Education institutions, networks, and collaboration is the core factor for their sustainability. Therefore, this platform of the DVC forum is a step in the right direction,” says Dr Nhlapo.

The forum will also get input from key role-players in the South African research scene, with addresses delivered by members of the National Research Foundation and the Department of Higher Education and Training.

A delegation from the Ethiopian Embassy will also present their research capacity development project.

“I certainly believe that the forum will bear fruitful results and lay the foundation for future research and innovation management in South Africa, thereby strengthening our national system of innovation,” says Dr Nhlapo.

By Candes Keating

Written by CPUT News
Email: news@cput.ac.za

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