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🎓 Ready to unlock and take your studies to the next level? Your postgraduate future starts at CPUT ✨ Applications for postgraduate studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology are now open — and funding opportunities are available to help support your academic journey 💡 The CPUT Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) offers access to bursaries, funding opportunities, research support, workshops, and expert guidance to help you succeed every step of the way. 📚 Apply for your postgraduate studies here: CPUT Postgraduate Applications - bit.ly/3ZQz8qM 💰 Explore available funding opportunities here: CPGS Funding Opportunities - bit.ly/4rCxhRw Your research. Your growth. Your future starts now 🚀 #WeAreCPUT #PostgraduateStudies #CPUT #Research #FundingOpportunities #PostgraduateFunding

NOTICE OF THE HYBRID CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CPUT) CONVOCATION: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) Dear CPUT Community In terms of Clause 71.1 of the Statute of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, notice is hereby given of the hybrid Annual General Meeting of the Convocation of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Agenda: 1. President’s Annual Report 2. Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Report 3. Report on the Financial Statements of the Convocation 4. Adoption of the 2025 AGM Resolutions 5. Closure Members of the Convocation, as defined in Clause 69 (1) and (2) of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Statute, are invited to attend the hybrid AGM of the CPUT Convocation. Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026 Venue: Auditorium, CPUT Bellville Campus, Symphony Way Time: Registration: 09:00 – 09:45 – AGM Starts at 10:00 (No registration will be allowed after 10:00) Virtual meeting details will be communicated on the CPUT website in due course. RSVP: Please RSVP to registrar@cput.ac.za no later than Tuesday, 1 September 2026 For further details, please visit the CPUT website (cput.ac.za) Registrar and Secretary of the Convocation, Dr PP Masala: registrar@cput.ac.za Kind regards Office of the Registrar

🎓 Ready to unlock and take your studies to the next level? Your postgraduate future starts at CPUT ✨ Applications for postgraduate studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology are now open — and funding opportunities are available to help support your academic journey 💡 The CPUT Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) offers access to bursaries, funding opportunities, research support, workshops, and expert guidance to help you succeed every step of the way. 📚 Apply for your postgraduate studies here: CPUT Postgraduate Applications - bit.ly/3ZQz8qM 💰 Explore available funding opportunities here: CPGS Funding Opportunities - bit.ly/4rCxhRw Your research. Your growth. Your future starts now 🚀 #WeAreCPUT #PostgraduateStudies #CPUT #Research #FundingOpportunities #PostgraduateFunding

Associate Professor: Research and Postgraduate Studies, Candice Livingston, recently received the prestigious Teaching Advancement at Universities Fellowship Award for 2026. Full story here bit.ly/3RgFBKY

📢 DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Funding 2027: Deadlines extended The NRF has extended the application deadlines for first-time Master’s and Doctoral applicants for the 2027 academic year. CPUT prospective and continuing postgraduate students are encouraged to review the updated dates carefully and submit their applications via NRF Connect. 🔗 nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za Please see the attached poster for the updated application periods and key information. For enquiries: Phaphama Mhlekwa mhlekwap@cput.ac.za #CPUT #PostgraduateStudies #NRF #ResearchFunding #HigherEducation #Masters #DoctoralStudies

Three CPUT table tennis players raked in the medals at the recent Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) Games, returning home with eleven medals between them. Full story here: bit.ly/3To8gOM

CPUT Vice-Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo has been conferred with an honorary doctorate from Caucasus University in Tbilisi, Georgia. Full story here: bit.ly/4wInehv

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships is hosting a Masterclass series at the Bellville Campus, which began in March, aimed at creating sustainable and financially viable research and innovation entities. Full story here bit.ly/4fnipUv

In honour of Mandela Month, third-year Project Management students focused on impactful projects related to social responsibility, dignity, appreciation, and entrepreneurial development. Full story here bit.ly/3RwxdHg

🎓 Ready to unlock and take your studies to the next level? Your postgraduate future starts at CPUT ✨ Applications for postgraduate studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology are now open — and funding opportunities are available to help support your academic journey 💡 The CPUT Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) offers access to bursaries, funding opportunities, research support, workshops, and expert guidance to help you succeed every step of the way. 📚 Apply for your postgraduate studies here: CPUT Postgraduate Applications - bit.ly/3ZQz8qM 💰 Explore available funding opportunities here: CPGS Funding Opportunities - bit.ly/4rCxhRw Your research. Your growth. Your future starts now 🚀 #WeAreCPUT #PostgraduateStudies #CPUT #Research #FundingOpportunities #PostgraduateFunding

Two academics from the Visual Communication Design programme recently returned from a successful research exchange visit to the Department of Communication Design (DeCoDE) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. Full story here: bit.ly/4frVztv

🎓 Ready to unlock and take your studies to the next level? Your postgraduate future starts at CPUT ✨ Applications for postgraduate studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology are now open — and funding opportunities are available to help support your academic journey 💡 The CPUT Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) offers access to bursaries, funding opportunities, research support, workshops, and expert guidance to help you succeed every step of the way. 📚 Apply for your postgraduate studies here: CPUT Postgraduate Applications - bit.ly/3ZQz8qM 💰 Explore available funding opportunities here: CPGS Funding Opportunities - bit.ly/4rCxhRw Your research. Your growth. Your future starts now 🚀 #WeAreCPUT #PostgraduateStudies #CPUT #Research #FundingOpportunities #PostgraduateFunding

📢 DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Funding 2027: Deadlines extended The NRF has extended the application deadlines for first-time Master’s and Doctoral applicants for the 2027 academic year. CPUT prospective and continuing postgraduate students are encouraged to review the updated dates carefully and submit their applications via NRF Connect. 🔗 nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za Please see the attached poster for the updated application periods and key information. For enquiries: Phaphama Mhlekwa mhlekwap@cput.ac.za #CPUT #PostgraduateStudies #NRF #ResearchFunding #HigherEducation #Masters #DoctoralStudies

Applications are open for the 2027 Oppenheimer Memorial Trust scholarships 🎓 Funding opportunities are available for Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral candidates across most academic disciplines, for programmes commencing between January and June 2027. If you are considering advancing your studies or research career, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and apply for OMT funding to support your journey with us. 📅 Closing date: 31 August 2026 Applications must be submitted directly through the OMT application portal. Full eligibility requirements, application guidelines and access to the portal are available here: omt.org.za/postgraduate-s… Come pursue research that matters at CPUT. #CPUT #PostgraduateStudies #PostdoctoralResearch #ResearchFunding #Scholarships #Masters #DoctoralStudies #PostdoctoralFellowship #OMT #ResearchForImpact

Prof Agnes Chigona feels profoundly honoured and grateful to be selected as a finalist for the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards. Full story here bit.ly/4yGms5Z

🤖 ICAILY 2026 – Global Robotics Challenge The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Academic Host of ICAILY 2026, invites students, researchers, innovators, startups, and engineering teams worldwide to participate in the ICAILY 2026 Global Robotics Challenge. Taking place as part of the 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI (ICAILY 2026), the challenge provides an international platform to showcase cutting-edge robotics, autonomous systems, AI-powered technologies, and innovative engineering solutions. 📅 28–30 September 2026 📍 Cape Town, South Africa Important Dates 🟢 Registration Opens: 1 March 2026 ⏳ Early Registration Deadline: 16 April 2026 📩 Final Submission Deadline (Extended): 31 August 2026 🏆 Winners Announced: 30 September 2026 🔗 Register now: icaily.com/robotics-chall… 📧 Enquiries: info@icaily.com #CPUT #CreatingFutures #ICAILY2026 #GlobalRoboticsChallenge #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #Robotics #Innovation #Engineering #Research #Technology #CapeTown #SouthAfrica

🎓 Ready to unlock and take your studies to the next level? Your postgraduate future starts at CPUT ✨ Applications for postgraduate studies at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology are now open — and funding opportunities are available to help support your academic journey 💡 The CPUT Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) offers access to bursaries, funding opportunities, research support, workshops, and expert guidance to help you succeed every step of the way. 📚 Apply for your postgraduate studies here: CPUT Postgraduate Applications - bit.ly/3ZQz8qM 💰 Explore available funding opportunities here: CPGS Funding Opportunities - bit.ly/4rCxhRw Your research. Your growth. Your future starts now 🚀 #WeAreCPUT #PostgraduateStudies #CPUT #Research #FundingOpportunities #PostgraduateFunding

As part of this year’s Mandela month drive, the university is calling on staff and students to make a meaningful difference by donating books, reading materials and non-perishable items to support local communities. Full story here: bit.ly/44BpDy1

📢 Call for Papers – ICAILY 2026 Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), as the Academic Host and Institutional Partner, is pleased to invite researchers, academics, innovators, industry professionals, and postgraduate students from around the world to submit their original research to the 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI (ICAILY 2026). Accepted papers will be considered for publication in the Springer Nature Switzerland book series Studies in Computational Intelligence (SCI), subject to successful peer review and final acceptance. The conference welcomes original contributions across a broad range of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technology disciplines, including Generative AI, Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Smart Healthcare, FinTech, Intelligent Systems, and many other advanced research areas. 📅 Conference Dates: 28–30 September 2026 📍 Venue: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa Authors are encouraged to complete their submissions and publication documents as early as possible to support the editorial and publication schedule. 📩 Submit your paper: meteor.springer.com/ICAILY2026 🌐 Conference information and author guidelines: icaily.com CPUT looks forward to welcoming the international AI research community to Cape Town for three days of scientific excellence, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. #CPUT #CreatingFutures #ICAILY2026 #CallForPapers #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #SpringerNature #Research #Innovation #MachineLearning #Robotics #HigherEducation #CapeTown #SouthAfrica

🎓 Matric Class of 2026 — Still puzzled about your next move? 🧩 Your future starts with the right information — and CPUT's Virtual Open Day is here to help you make the best choice for 2027! 🚀 Explore course options, admission requirements, faculties, fees, residences, financial aid, and so much more — all in one place. Discover study opportunities in our six faculties: 🔬 Applied Sciences 💼 Business and Management Sciences 📡 Engineering & the Built Environment 📚 Education 🏥 Health and Wellness Sciences 💻 Informatics and Design Whether you already know what you want to study or you are still deciding, the Virtual Open Day will help you take your next step with confidence. 🌐 Visit the CPUT Virtual Open Day here: cputopenday.vfairs.com 📌 View undergraduate application closing dates here: cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/… ✨ Start creating your future with CPUT today! #WeAreCPUT #CreatingFutures #VirtualOpenDay #Matric2026 #StudyAtCPUT