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RESEARCH NEWS 🚀

A proud moment for DUT Business School! Director, Prof Pfano Mashau, has been appointed as Chair in Future-Fit and Inclusive Entrepreneurship for a Pan-African Society by the National Research Foundation (NRF), a bold step toward reshaping entrepreneurship across Africa.

This achievement strengthens Durban University Of Technology’s commitment to impactful research, innovation, and building an inclusive economy for the future.

🔗 Read more: [https://www.dut.ac.za/research-news-dut-professor-pfano-mashau-leads-transformation-of-entrepreneurship-across-africa/](https://www.dut.ac.za/research-news-dut-professor-pfano-mashau-leads-transformation-of-entrepreneurship-across-africa/)

In a major boost for research, innovation and skills development, DUT has been awarded 𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐡𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 by the NRF under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Decadal Plan.

The Chairs were launched alongside 41 new national appointments by Minister Blade Nzimande, strengthening research capacity across South Africa’s universities.

This milestone reflects DUT’s growing research excellence and its commitment to addressing societal challenges through impactful research aligned with ENVISION2030.

Read more: https://www.dut.ac.za/dut-awarded-eight-sarchi-chairs-to-strengthen-research-capacity-in-south-africa/

🎙️ 𝐎𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐔𝐓 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Join the DUT Business School Director, Prof Pfano Mashau, today at 15:15 on Radio Khwezi (http://www.khwezi.org.za) for an insightful conversation on good business governance and accountability for emerging business owners.

This engaging session will unpack practical and simple ways for entrepreneurs to manage their businesses responsibly, build trust, and strengthen long-term sustainability.

📚 Listeners will also receive updates on the upcoming 2026 second semester and learn more about how to apply to the DUT Business School.

Don’t miss out, tune in and grow your business knowledge.

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) Business School has strengthened its international research profile by appointing Professor Wibke Heidig from Albstadt-Sigmaringen University in Germany as an Honorary Research Professor.

This appointment reflects over a decade of collaboration between Prof Heidig and DUT researchers. Their joint work focuses on globally relevant areas such as food waste, technology acceptance, and the role of artificial intelligence in cross cultural contexts, topics closely tied to sustainability and the evolving digital economy.

The partnership also deepens DUT’s ties with Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region, known for innovation and applied research. A key figure in this relationship is Professor Thomas Dobbelstein of the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), who also serves as an Honorary Research Professor at DUT and chairs the DUT Business School Board.

According to Professor Pfano Mashau, Director of the DUT Business School, the appointment goes beyond recognition, it represents a strategic move to strengthen global collaboration and knowledge exchange while maintaining local relevance.

In April, Prof Mashau will visit Albstadt-Sigmaringen University and DHBW in Ravensburg to further expand joint research and collaboration opportunities.

Prof Heidig’s appointment is expected to drive new research projects, publications, and academic exchanges, supporting DUT’s mission to foster innovation and produce graduates who can positively impact society.

Overall, this collaboration reinforces the long standing partnership between KwaZulu Natal and Baden Württemberg, showing how academic cooperation can bridge regions and advance global knowledge.

Your Future in Tech Starts Here!

DUT Business School, under the auspices of the Durban University of Technology (DUT), in partnership with Samsung, is pleased to invite applications for the Samsung Innovation Campus.

This exclusive 6-month, in-person programme equips you with in-demand skills in Coding & Programming and Artificial Intelligence.

⏰ Applications close on 24 February 2026 (limited spaces available)! Don’t miss out.
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