Prof Nkonki-Mandleni

MUT reaffirmed its commitment to impactful scholarship and community-driven solution building during its Research and Innovation Colloquium held off-campus on 5 November 2026.

Research & Innovation Outputs: From Publications and Prototype to Impact

Academia & Industry: Mapping KZN’s Industry Needs and Opportunities for University Partnerships

Drawing a parallel between academia and elite sports, Professor Ntombela stressed that top performance is never an accident. "I have not heard of someone successful who just stumbled on a success path," Professor Ntombela stated. "When you think of sports people like the Springboks or Bafana Bafana, a lot of…

In a compelling address at the MUT Research Colloquium that took place off campus on 5 November 2026, Professor Andile Khathi from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) appealed to academics and researchers to elevate their work beyond academic journals and focus on creating real-world socioeconomic impact that directly transforms lives…