Doctoral Graduands Seminar showcases impactful research
SUCCESS: A total of 22 doctoral graduates celebrated their success during our Autumn Graduation Series.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
The Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Directorate, in collaboration with the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, recently hosted the Research Uptake: Doctoral Graduands Seminar. Under the theme “Relevance, Utilisation and Impact”, the seminar served as a platform for doctoral graduands to showcase their research and the impact it has/could have on society.
The group of 22 graduated during CPUT’s recent Autumn Graduation series.
According to Prof Izak van Zyl, Director of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, the theme reflects the growing expectation that doctoral research must not only generate new knowledge but also translate into meaningful societal value.
“The studies represented here engage directly with some of the most pressing issues of our time – from strengthening healthcare systems and public sector governance, to advancing environmental sustainability and water security, optimising energy and engineering systems, and exploring the transformative role of digital technologies across education, industry and society. Together, they demonstrate how our doctoral graduates are shaping solutions across multiple sectors and disciplines.”
He congratulated the group of 22 and encouraged them to celebrate the occasion.
Manager, Research Uptake in the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Directorate, Dr Nelisiwe Maleka, said it was encouraging to see 19 of the 22 doctoral graduands participating, signaling a strong culture of engagement across faculties.
“The work presented highlighted the depth of knowledge and innovation, with each contribution aligned with CPUT Research Focus Areas and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It reinforces the role of the university as an active contributor to societal progress,” she said.
“In our collective efforts to strengthen research visibility, deepen collaboration, and ensure that the knowledge produced is taken up and applied, the seminar brought together doctoral graduands, supervisors, CPUT community and external stakeholders.”
*The doctoral graduates were celebrated during a Doctorandi Dinner, which was held at the end of the Autumn Graduation Series.
Written by Ilse Fredericks
Email: Frederickskennediji@cput.ac.za
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