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30/09/2026

🌟 DESIGN THINKING | INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT #2

Our Design Thinking journey continues!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr Logan Varthan from Nenhlanhla Engineering & Supplies (NES), our second industry partner to engage with our students as part of the 2026 Design Thinking Project.

Mr Varthan introduced students to the business, its journey, products, and growth aspirations, giving them valuable insight into the realities, opportunities, and challenges of growing a South African SMME.

What makes this partnership particularly exciting is the spirit of innovation, problem-solving and continuous improvement behind the business. From engineering and manufacturing to developing its NES Outdoor Living range, the company gives our students a rich, real-world context to apply Design Thinking.

A dedicated student team will now work closely with the business as they journey through:

🔎 Empathise → 🎯 Define → 💡 Ideate → 🛠️ Prototype → ✅ Test

The objective is not simply to complete an academic assignment. It is to help our students listen to a real business, understand its customers and environment, identify meaningful challenges, and collaboratively develop solutions with practical relevance.

A sincere thank you to Mr Logan Varthan and the Nenhlanhla Engineering & Supplies team for sharing their time, knowledge and business journey with our students. We look forward to seeing what emerges from this collaboration over the coming weeks. 🤝🚀

18 businesses. 18 student teams. 5 Design Thinking stages—one journey connecting the classroom with the real world.

28/09/2026

🌟 DESIGN THINKING | INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr Mnqobi Mthethwa, owner of Magaga Marketing & Media Communication, as one of our valued industry partners participating in our 2026 Design Thinking Project! 🤝✨

Mr Mthethwa introduced the company to our students, shared insights into the business, and provided valuable context for the student group that will work closely with Magaga Marketing & Media Communication throughout the project.

And now the journey begins! 🚀

Our students will work closely with Mr Mthethwa and the business as they move through the five stages of the Design Thinking process:

🔎 Empathise – understand the business, its customers and its needs
🎯 Define – identify and clearly frame the key challenge
💡 Ideate – explore and develop creative possibilities
🛠️ Prototype – turn promising ideas into potential solutions
✅ Test – gather feedback, learn and refine their solutions

This is what learning beyond the classroom looks like: real businesses, real challenges, and students developing solutions through collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

A sincere thank you to Mr Mnqobi Mthethwa and Magaga Marketing & Media Communication for opening their doors to our students and investing their time in this collaborative learning experience. We are excited to see what develops as our students progress through the Design Thinking journey! 💡

1 of 18 businesses. 18 student teams. 5 Design Thinking stages. A world of possibilities. 🚀

16/09/2026

Today, Mr Ranvir Jagroop joined the Retail Work Preparedness class for a session organised by Dr Dion Noel.

Drawing on his career journey, he shared practical insights on professional conduct, personal branding, workplace communication, confidence and building professional relationships.

Thank you, Mr Jagroop, for sharing your experience, and Dr Noel for creating this valuable learning opportunity for our students!

15/09/2026

An inspiring and powerful lecture on retail work preparedness!

Yesterday, Dr Noel arranged a guest lecture for his Work Preparedness class with Mr Mastermind Sphamandla Lushaba, Regional Trainer for Boxer’s KZN division.

The session brought valuable industry perspectives into the classroom, inspiring students as they prepare for careers in retail.

Thank you, Mr Lushaba, for sharing your experience and encouraging our future retail professionals, and Dr Noel for creating this valuable learning opportunity.

✨ Happening now at DUT! ✨Our Student Industry Readiness Seminar is officially underway! Our exit-level students are enga...
29/08/2026

✨ Happening now at DUT! ✨

Our Student Industry Readiness Seminar is officially underway! Our exit-level students are engaging with industry insights, practical career guidance and valuable conversations designed to prepare them for the world of work.

Today is all about becoming future-ready, equipping our students with the confidence, knowledge and professional skills to lead, innovate and thrive beyond the classroom. 🎓🚀

The energy at Cane Growers Hall is inspiring as we connect education with industry and help shape the next generation of Marketing and Retail professionals!

📢 Calling all Marketing and Retail Management exit-level students!Join us for the Student Industry Readiness Seminar on ...
27/08/2026

📢 Calling all Marketing and Retail Management exit-level students!

Join us for the Student Industry Readiness Seminar on 29 August 2026, from 09:00 to 13:00 at Cane Growers Hall, ML Sultan Campus.

Please note: Attendance is exclusively for Marketing and Retail Management exit-level students. The first 100 students will receive gifts at the door! 🎁

19/08/2026

Dr Dion Noel, our Retail Management Programme Manager and Retail Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator, accompanied our third-year Retail Management students to the Durban University of Technology’s World of Work (WOW) Careers Fair.

The event provided students with a valuable opportunity to engage with prospective employers, explore career pathways and gain insight into workplace expectations. Experiences such as these are important in preparing our students for a successful transition from university to the world of work.

Thank you to Dr Noel for his continued commitment to supporting the professional development and career readiness of our students.

The Department of Marketing and Retail Management is pleased to welcome Mr Avumile Magadla for an insightful guest lectu...
19/08/2026

The Department of Marketing and Retail Management is pleased to welcome Mr Avumile Magadla for an insightful guest lecture arranged by Mrs Sarah T Jembere for our second-year Marketing students.

We look forward to a valuable session filled with industry knowledge, practical insights and meaningful engagement.

📅 19 August 2026 | 🕘 09:00
📍 Block B, 7th Floor, Room ABO712

Today, we celebrate excellence, achievement, and the remarkable accomplishments of our students at the Department of Mar...
12/06/2026

Today, we celebrate excellence, achievement, and the remarkable accomplishments of our students at the Department of Marketing and Retail Management Annual Student Awards Ceremony.

This special event recognises outstanding academic performance, leadership, innovation, community engagement, and the many contributions our students make beyond the classroom.

Congratulations to all our award recipients. Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us and reflect the bright future of our profession.

If you have not been formally invited, we would still love for you to be part of the celebration. Please join us online as we recognise and celebrate the achievements of our students.



🌟Celebrating Excellence, Leadership and Achievement🌟Tomorrow, the Department of Marketing and Retail Management will hos...
11/06/2026

🌟Celebrating Excellence, Leadership and Achievement🌟

Tomorrow, the Department of Marketing and Retail Management will host our Annual Student Awards Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding achievements, dedication, leadership, and academic excellence of our students.

This special occasion recognises the hard work and commitment of students who have excelled both inside and outside the classroom, and acknowledges the contributions of staff, industry partners, and stakeholders who support student success.

We look forward to an inspiring day of celebrating excellence, rewarding achievement, and recognising the future leaders of the marketing and retail industry.
Congratulations to all our award recipients. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in your academic and professional journeys.

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41/43 M L Sultan Road, Greyville
Durban
4001

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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