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We offer post graduate degrees in Engineering-, Technology and Innovation- and Project Management

02/10/2026

FROM LAUNCH TO SUCCESS:
GSTM'S FIRST ONLINE POSTGRADUATE COHORT IS THRIVING

What began as an exciting new chapter in August has quickly become a remarkable success story. The Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM), in partnership with UPOnline | University of Pretoria, proudly welcomed the inaugural cohort of students into our fully online postgraduate programmes:

📄 Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering and Technology Management:
https://www.up.ac.za/uponline/postgraduate-diploma-engineering-and-technology-management

📄 Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management:
https://www.up.ac.za/uponline/postgraduate-diploma-project-management

Since launching on 3 August 2026, our first cohort has demonstrated exceptional commitment, engagement, and determination. As they approach the completion of their first study cycle, we congratulate them on their progress and wish them success in the final stretch of their academic journey.

These programmes represent an important step in expanding access to flexible, industry-relevant postgraduate education, enabling working professionals to develop advanced skills and qualifications while balancing career and personal commitments.

With our innovative carousel intake model, students can begin their studies throughout the year, making it easier than ever to take the next step in their professional development.

Are you ready to advance your career? Whether your passion lies in Engineering and Technology Management or Project Management, our fully online programmes are designed to equip you with the knowledge and competencies required to lead in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.

To our current students: Thank you for setting the standard and representing the future of GSTM online learning.

To future students: We look forward to welcoming you to the GSTM community.

30/09/2026

INNOVATION POLICY IS BEING ASKED TO DELIVER SUSTAINABILITY. GEOPOLITICS ISN’T MAKING THAT EASY

Energy transitions and rapid digitalisation are reshaping economies within an increasingly complex geopolitical and security environment.

New research by C Daniels, P Kivimaa, and D Jayaram examines how transformative innovation policy holds up against geopolitics and security, across energy transitions in Europe and Asia and digitalisation in Africa.

The tension is real: sustainability and social goals are increasingly central to policy, but economic growth and traditional security concerns keep pulling decision-making in other directions.

The answer is directionality: deliberately steering innovation toward sustainable outcomes, and using policy experimentation to find where sustainability and security actually reinforce each other instead of fighting.

Read the full study here:
https://academic.oup.com/ooenergy/article/doi/10.1093/ooenergy/oiaf008/8292632

29/09/2026

WHO DEFINES WHAT SUSTAINABILITY SHOULD LOOK LIKE FOR AFRICA?

Day 2 of AEC 2026 continued with “The Politics of Sustainability: In Conversation with Prof Chux Daniels,” exploring Africa’s position within the global sustainability and green transition agenda.

The conversation challenged delegates to consider whether sustainability frameworks developed outside the continent fully reflect Africa’s realities. With growing populations, infrastructure needs and the need to create employment, Africa’s pathway cannot simply mirror that of already developed economies.

The discussion also turned to Africa’s natural resources and the green transition, raising important questions around who bears the environmental and economic costs, who captures the benefits, and how African countries can build greater agency in shaping their own development.

A key message from the conversation was the need for stronger policies, technological capabilities and partnerships that allow Africa to move beyond simply supplying resources and towards creating greater value on the continent.

Africa must not only participate in the sustainability transition. It must have a voice in defining what that transition looks like.

28/09/2026

IAMOT 2027: RESILIENT INNOVATION IN THE AGE OF AI

IAMOT 2027 will be held at the University of Miami, 17 to 23 April 2027. The theme is Resilient Innovation in the Age of AI: How organizations, researchers, and technology leaders build the capacity to innovate and stay steady as AI speeds up. It spans technology, engineering, project management, and industrial and systems engineering.

This is the International Association for Management of Technology's 36th annual conference. It will include peer-reviewed proceedings, a Ph.D. colloquium, high-level panels, and key conference tracks.

The call for papers opens soon. The flyer is attached. Details are at https://iamot2027.com/.

If you work in technology management, innovation, or AI in organizations, please mark your calendar and share this.

24/09/2026

SOUTH AFRICA BUILT THIS

Fire up the braai, gather your people, and take a moment to appreciate just how remarkable this country is. South Africa has given the world the Barnard heart transplant, the CAT scan, the retractable syringe, Pratley’s Putty, and one of the most sophisticated mining and engineering industries on the planet. We are not a country waiting to innovate. We are a country that already has - and we’ll keep on doing it.

At GSTM, we develop leaders who carry this tradition forward. The intersection of engineering, technology, and management is where South Africa’s next chapter gets written: in renewable energy, smart infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and beyond. So today: celebrate your culture, honour your history, and enjoy the braai. The innovations that will define Africa’s next decade are already being shaped by people on our campus and in our alumni network. We are proud to be part of this heritage.

Happy Heritage Day!

21/09/2026

BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH TIMBER:
UP & YORK TIMBERS STRENGTHEN INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP

The University of Pretoria (UP) and York Timbers have extended their long-standing partnership to advance structural timber innovation in South Africa. Together, they are driving research, skills development, sustainable construction, industry collaboration and international partnerships to unlock the full potential of timber as a renewable building resource.

From cutting-edge engineering research to hands-on student experiences and global collaborations, this partnership is helping shape a more innovative, sustainable future for the built environment.

Read more:
www.york.co.za
www.up.ac.za/gstm

18/09/2026

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS SUSTAINABILITY

What an incredible two days at the Timber Construction Conference at Future Africa! From thought-provoking presentations to engaging conversations, the event showcased the immense potential of timber construction in shaping a greener, smarter, and more sustainable future. Thank you to all speakers, exhibitors, and attendees who made the conference a resounding success.

17/09/2026

REMINDER: GSTM VIRTUAL OPEN DAY - 17 September 2026

With a progressive curriculum that's constantly evolving to meet changing industry needs, GSTM is the first educational institution of its kind in South Africa.

If you have been searching for a postgraduate degree that offers real-world learning while equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed in a technology-driven world, don't miss the upcoming Virtual Open Day.

📆 17 September 2026
🕛 18:00 - 19:00
✅ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dUpD46SJ

Questions? Visit www.up.ac.za/gstm for more information.

16/09/2026

EVERY PROJECT ESTIMATE IS A LITTLE BIT OF A LIE. HERE'S HOW TO MAKE IT MORE HONEST.

Earned Value Management is the industry’s go-to for tracking cost and schedule performance. But it assumes the inputs are certain. They rarely are!

New research by M Bagherpour, L Fan, SM Nejad, MR Feylizadeh, and N Karimi introduces an Interval Grey Triangular Fuzzy (IGTF) model that combines fuzzy and grey approaches to better represent uncertainty in project data.

The findings suggest that incorporating different degrees of uncertainty can produce estimates that more closely reflect real-world project conditions, giving managers a stronger basis for cost forecasting and decision-making.

The research demonstrates how modelling uncertainty can strengthen the way project performance is understood and managed.

Read the full study: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/6/484

15/09/2026

FROM TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO STRATEGIC IMPACT: MY ETM JOURNEY

Studying Engineering and Technology Management has opened my mind to a completely new way of approaching engineering. It has helped me see beyond the technical aspects of design and construction, toward understanding how organisations function as interconnected systems. I now have a broader appreciation of how my individual projects contribute to the larger organisational strategy, and how systems thinking enables better decision-making and collaboration.

The Honours in ETM programme has strengthened my ability to align engineering solutions with business objectives, manage multidisciplinary teams, and apply strategic thinking to everyday challenges. It has equipped me with the tools to position myself more effectively within any organisation—bridging the gap between technical ex*****on and managerial insight.

This experience has not only enhanced my professional competence but also deepened my commitment to sustainable, value-driven engineering practice. – Valerie Matema

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