Students train in Namibia and Germany
Students train in Namibia and Germany Tintswalo Mabuza The Vaal University of Technology is proudly managing the Energy and Resource Efficiency advancements project under the Skills for Green Jobs. This project started in February 2016 wherein VUT committed to building the new Combined Heat and Power (CHP), and Dual Fuel technological capability within the VUT Technology Station based on the existing institutional competence through fully utilising its staff, existing equipment and organisational structures both within the Technology Station and University. CHP Practical Training in Namibia: 18th – 24th of April 2017 Following the training provided by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars Kühl which focused on equipping the staff and interns on system modelling and simulations know how to optimise the energy consumption in buildings, an [...]
Fighting all forms of illegal gambling
Fighting all forms of illegal gambling Selina Rapulane On 23 May the Vaal University of Technology Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park was honoured with a second visit as a spin-off from the Premier’s office by the Gauteng Gambling Board as arranged by Ms Anne Naidu; VUT’s Communications Practitioner at the Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park. Mr Hugh Makhaya, from the Gauteng Gambling Board, an agency of the Department of Economic Development which is headed by MEC Maile, addressed the VUT-Sasol students who are being trained for entrepreneurship. The organisation’s mandate is to regulate gambling in the province and to protect the public from gambling industries. As the Honourable Premier mentioned in his speech on 18 May, VUT is seen as the [...]
Taking technology to township schools
Taking technology to township schools Anne Naidu The Vaal University of Technology and the Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park (VUT SGSTP) wishes to extend an invitation to you to join us in launching the I2P® Labs at Lebohang Secondary School and Thuto Lore Comprehensive School on 31 May 2017. The I2P® Lab (abbreviated from Idea 2 Product Laboratory), is a facility that provides learners with the ability to conceptualise, design, develop, fabricate and test new and innovative ideas. Using entry-level Additive Manufacturing (AM) personal 3D printer platforms, the I2P Lab aims to provide access to AM for school learners. The lab provides assistance to encourage more effective teaching and learning experiences. It offers skills development and training in areas of product development [...]
Graphene-based sieve turns seawater into drinking water
Graphene-based sieve turns seawater into drinking water British researchers, lead by Rahul Nair, at the University of Manchester, have discovered a way of efficient desalination by creating a graphene-based sieve that is capable of removing salt from sea water. The graphene sieve has left seawater fresh to drink. Climate change is wreaking havoc on the world’s urban water supplies. With already rising temperatures and a decreased amount of rainfall – the UN predicts that by 2025, 14% of the world’s population will encounter water scarcity. At the same time, sea water will be something we have in abundance, as Greenland’s coastal ice caps are melting at a rapid rate. If the entire Greenland Ice Sheet melts, our future generations are likely to see [...]
AI and the future of recruitment
AI and the future of recruitment Humans are highly intelligent but inherently lazy. It’s why throughout history man has used his mind and capacity to make those around him slaves (Kumar, 2008). Human endeavours have consistently been directed to make man’s tasks less laborious. We’ve achieved this through developing techniques and using means which replace man from doing his duties which require time and labour. In achieving this feat, man has developed so many machines to assist him in performing routine tasks but also in the intricate areas of problem-solving. We’ve become so advanced that we’ve created technology that not only matches our capabilities but rather exceeds the abilities. Take the computer for example, with the success of the computer originally, man began [...]
How to make sure your CV reflects who you are
How to make sure your CV reflects who you are As a recent or soon-to-be graduate, you’re probably gearing up to find the research job of your dreams. With all the steps involved in that process, it’s easy to overlook one important thing - how your CV is written. Standing out from the crowd No matter how good your research is, or how many innovative ideas you have, the most difficult part about finding a research position is making it to the interview stage. Distinguishing yourself from other applicants is essential to secure an interview - and your CV is the first impression that you make on prospective employers. What your CV should contain There are countless guides on CV writing available online, [...]
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