Rene Bhengu, an Interior Design graduate, owner of Rene Forbay Designs, won awards at the Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction Awards.
Bhengu won 1st place in Interior Design & Building Project of the Year & 3rd place in Project Delivery Excellence of the Year.
FAD doctoral students recently participated in a 3-day Doctoral Academy workshop facilitated by Professor Pholoho Morojele.
The workshop created a space for students to share their research journeys, discuss challenges, & gain valuable insights to support timely PhD completion.
Izingcezu by Zane Ngwenya ✨
A visual journey of identity, process, and self-reflection. “Pieces” of lived experience come together to shape a powerful fashion narrative.
#Izingcezu #CreativeProcess #Identity #Exhibition
Saturday was all about career goals! 🚀 DUT’s Faculty of Arts and Design joined the CAO Career Exhibition at the Durban ICC to help learners, parents, and educators explore endless possibilities.
#DUT #CAOExhibition #DurbanICC #CareerPath
We are excited to announce that Dr Rory Van As has been appointed Acting HoD for Visual Communication Design, effective 01 February 2026.
As part of the ADAPT@DUT Orientation Programme, the Faculty of Arts and Design hosted an interactive session with first-year students across its disciplines.
We are delighted to invite you to the DUT Fashion Department’s Fashion Exhibition and Student Awards.
Date: 5 November 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Brickfield Campus, 96 Felix Dlamini Road, Overport – Durban
The Faculty of Arts and Design Doctoral Academy will host the Supervisor Capacitation Workshop on 3-4 November 2025. Themed 'Supervising the Proposal - From Registration to Research Design', the workshop aims to equip emerging supervisors.
Bring your creativity to life at DUT!
Apply for the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design) and turn your passion into a profession.
📷 Apply via cao.ac.za
#DUT #DUTArtsAndDesign #IAMDUT #CreateTheFutureYouWant@DUT
Join us for “Reframing iKusasa”, an exhibition by Graphic Design & Photography Honours students — Shrivar Rabichand, Nkosinathi Ncanana & Bongumusa Msubo. 🎨📸
🗓️ Sat, 18 Oct | ⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Satellite Gallery, City Campus
#DUT #ReframingiKusasa #ArtExhibition #CreativeFutures
Language Practice students had the chance to engage with renowned poets during the 29th #PoetryAfrica Festival outreach! 🎙️✨
A powerful session on how poetry inspires change and social awareness.
Theme: “Poetry: An Architecture for Social Justice.” 🖋️🌍
#DUT #LanguagePractice
Midlands students found calm before exams through beginner’s yoga sessions led by Baijanjayanthi Panda from India.
Organised by Dr Anusharani Sewchurran, the sessions encouraged focus, balance, and self-care — and might just become a regular fixture!
#DUT #StudentWellness #Yoga
Yesterday, the Journalism Programme hosted poets Olena Huseynova and L’Encre des Étoiles as part of the 29th Poetry Africa Festival outreach.
The festival, themed “Poetry: An Architecture For Social Justice,” runs from 6–11 Oct 2026 at Seabrookes Theatre.
#PoetryAfrica2025
📢 Appointment Announcement: Dr Tanya van der Walt has been appointed as Interim Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Design, effective 1 Oct 2025. Congratulations, Dr van der Walt! 🎉👏
Announced by Exec Dean, Prof Pholoho Morojele.
#Leadership #Congratulations
MEET OUR SPEAKERS (2/2)
Get ready for:
Poetry • Music • Dance Performances
A critical conversation on Unity in Diversity
Insta-worthy 360-degree photobooth & Insta-frame
MEET OUR SPEAKERS (1/2)
The excitement is building for the 2nd Annual Student Diversity Festival 2025
Date: 4 September 2025
Time: 09:00 – 14:00
Venue: Fred Crookes Sports Centre, Steve Biko Campus
Theme: Celebrating Diversity through Song and Dance














































