MU Research and Innovation Colloquium
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.
3 Episodes
Professor Thabile Ntombela
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…
Professor Andile Khathi
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…
Professor Mncedisi Maphalala
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…