Professor Mncedisi Maphalala

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Professor Maphalala highlighted the urgent need to bridge academic research with tangible social and economic transformation.

"The purpose of this colloquium is to strengthen our research culture, support emerging researchers and postgraduate students, and build partnerships that respond to real challenges," stated Professor Maphalala. Professor Maphalala further underscored MUT's focus on translating academic output into real-world applications, pointing out the necessity of strengthening pathways from research publications toward technology transfer, commercialisation, and innovation
5 Nov English South Africa Education · Science

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