{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"CUT Research Chair","home_page_url":"https://cutchair.co.za","description":"CUT Research Chair","author":{"name":"CUT Research Chair"},"items":[{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/career-activation-free-state-inspires-mangaung-learners-to-dream","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/1000161187.jpg\"/><p>BLOEMFONTEIN – Approximately 1,000 learners from three high schools in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality were inspired to explore future career opportunities during the Career Activation Free State 2026, held on 23 ...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/career-activation-free-state-inspires-mangaung-learners-to-dream","title":"Career Activation Free State Inspires Mangaung Learners to Dream ","summary":"BLOEMFONTEIN – Approximately 1,000 learners from three high schools in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality were inspired to explore future career opportunities during the Career Activation Free State 2026, held on 23 ...","date_modified":"2026-08-05T08:53:30Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/saafost-foundation-matriculant-bursary","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/saafost.png\"/><p>The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation invites eligible learners to apply for bursaries to pursue full-time studies in Food Science and Technology.\nThese bursaries are awarded ...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/saafost-foundation-matriculant-bursary","title":"SAAFoST Foundation Matriculant Bursary","summary":"The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation invites eligible learners to apply for bursaries to pursue full-time studies in Food Science and Technology.\nThese bursaries are awarded ...","date_modified":"2026-07-28T11:00:56Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/advancing-food-safety-through-partnership","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-05-27%20at%2012.55.33.jpeg\"/><p>The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Free State recently hosted a networking and information-sharing event that brought together food science professionals, academics, government repres...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/advancing-food-safety-through-partnership","title":"Advancing Food Safety Through Partnership","summary":"The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Free State recently hosted a networking and information-sharing event that brought together food science professionals, academics, government repres...","date_modified":"2026-06-03T09:38:41Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/innovation-and-impact-inside-the-cut%E2%80%93wrseta-learning-session","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/IMG_2421.JPG\"/><p> At the end of November, the Central University of Technology (CUT) became a vibrant hub of ideas, collaboration, and future-focused conversations as the CUT–W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair hosted its highly anticipate...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/innovation-and-impact-inside-the-cut%E2%80%93wrseta-learning-session","title":"Innovation and Impact: Inside the CUT–W&RSETA Learning Session","summary":" At the end of November, the Central University of Technology (CUT) became a vibrant hub of ideas, collaboration, and future-focused conversations as the CUT–W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair hosted its highly anticipate...","date_modified":"2025-12-02T10:14:17Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/luxembourg-exchange---through-the-lense-of-our-marketing-intern","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-11-24%20at%2009.33.11.jpeg\"/><p>I recently had the privilege of participating in an international Research Exchange Programme in Luxembourg, Europe. Which was one of the highlights of my academic and professional life. I often find myself smiling at th...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/luxembourg-exchange---through-the-lense-of-our-marketing-intern","title":"Luxembourg Exchange - Through the Lense of our Marketing Intern","summary":"I recently had the privilege of participating in an international Research Exchange Programme in Luxembourg, Europe. Which was one of the highlights of my academic and professional life. I often find myself smiling at th...","date_modified":"2025-11-24T08:09:02Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/building-safer-communities-in-welkom-food-safety-training","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/IMG-20250816-WA0019.jpg\"/><p>On September 17, 2025, the Tshireletso ka Thuto Food Safety Training Team brought energy, knowledge, and inspiration to Ferdi Meyer Hall in Welkom Central. From 8 AM to 5 PM, the hall buzzed with conversations, learning,...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/building-safer-communities-in-welkom-food-safety-training","title":"Building Safer Communities in Welkom: Food Safety Training","summary":"On September 17, 2025, the Tshireletso ka Thuto Food Safety Training Team brought energy, knowledge, and inspiration to Ferdi Meyer Hall in Welkom Central. From 8 AM to 5 PM, the hall buzzed with conversations, learning,...","date_modified":"2025-09-25T09:00:48Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/ficksburg-tshireletso-ka-thuto-food-and-safety-training","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-08-19%20at%2015.38.27_1944bcc8.jpg\"/><p>On August 13, 2025, the town of Ficksburg, Free State, witnessed an inspiring gathering of 110 participants attending the Tshireletso ka Thuto Food and Safety Training. This important event was designed to empower local ...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/ficksburg-tshireletso-ka-thuto-food-and-safety-training","title":"Ficksburg Tshireletso ka Thuto Food and Safety Training","summary":"On August 13, 2025, the town of Ficksburg, Free State, witnessed an inspiring gathering of 110 participants attending the Tshireletso ka Thuto Food and Safety Training. This important event was designed to empower local ...","date_modified":"2025-08-19T13:40:00Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/tshireletso-ka-thuto-ladybrand-building-safer-communities","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-08-14%20at%2010.27.52_5a833742.jpg\"/><p>On 12 August 2025, the town of Ladybrand in the Free State became the stage for yet another milestone in the Tshireletso ka Thuto Food Safety Capacity-Building Programme. From 9 AM to 4 PM, more than 100 participants gat...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/tshireletso-ka-thuto-ladybrand-building-safer-communities","title":"Tshireletso ka Thuto Ladybrand: Building safer Communities","summary":"On 12 August 2025, the town of Ladybrand in the Free State became the stage for yet another milestone in the Tshireletso ka Thuto Food Safety Capacity-Building Programme. From 9 AM to 4 PM, more than 100 participants gat...","date_modified":"2025-08-19T13:05:46Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/join-us-for-a-powerful-session-on-food-safety-quality-cultur","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/thumbnail_image001.png\"/><p>Are you passionate about maintaining excellence in food safety standards and creating a culture that supports it? Then don’t miss the upcoming event:</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/join-us-for-a-powerful-session-on-food-safety-quality-cultur","title":"Powerful Session on Food Safety & Quality Culture","summary":"Are you passionate about maintaining excellence in food safety standards and creating a culture that supports it? 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This initiative aimed to inspire young...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/inspiring-future-food-safety-champions","title":"Inspiring Future Food Safety Champions","summary":"On 24 January 2025, the CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair visited Atlehang Secondary School to engage students in an enlightening session on food safety and food safety culture. This initiative aimed to inspire young...","date_modified":"2025-02-04T07:14:10Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/highlights-from-the-research-leadership-chair-learning-session","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/310944063.jpg\"/><p>Empowering Youth and Advancing Food Safety: Highlights from the Research Leadership Chair Learning Session and Workshop in Cape Town</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/highlights-from-the-research-leadership-chair-learning-session","title":"Highlights from the Research Leadership Chair Learning Session","summary":"Empowering Youth and Advancing Food Safety: Highlights from the Research Leadership Chair Learning Session and Workshop in Cape Town","date_modified":"2024-11-07T09:32:11Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/empowering-future-professionals-a-wil-training-workship","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/IMG-20240625-WA0060.jpg\"/><p>The CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair hosted an essential training workshop aimed at preparing tourism students for their upcoming Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences. This three-day event was designed to equi...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/empowering-future-professionals-a-wil-training-workship","title":"Empowering Future Professionals: A WIL Training Workship","summary":"The CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair hosted an essential training workshop aimed at preparing tourism students for their upcoming Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences. This three-day event was designed to equi...","date_modified":"2024-10-14T08:38:47Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/enhancing-food-safety-skills-at-botshabelo-tvet-college","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/botshabelo%20training.jpg\"/><p>On 29 July 2024, the CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair led a specialized training session at Botshabelo TVET College, focusing exclusively on food safety. This initiative aimed to provide students with essential know...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/enhancing-food-safety-skills-at-botshabelo-tvet-college","title":"Enhancing Food Safety Skills at Botshabelo TVET College","summary":"On 29 July 2024, the CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair led a specialized training session at Botshabelo TVET College, focusing exclusively on food safety. This initiative aimed to provide students with essential know...","date_modified":"2024-10-14T08:29:04Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/saafost%E2%80%99s-networking-event-a-night-of-learning","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/450872321_122153519894110651_67569565753305194.jpg\"/><p>On July 11, 2024, the South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) hosted its highly anticipated info-sharing and networking event at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. The evening b...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/saafost%E2%80%99s-networking-event-a-night-of-learning","title":"SAAFoST’s Networking Event: A Night of Learning ","summary":"On July 11, 2024, the South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) hosted its highly anticipated info-sharing and networking event at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. The evening b...","date_modified":"2024-10-14T08:08:14Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-wrseta-chair-empowering-future-hospitality-professionals","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/20240812_124504.jpg\"/><p>Empowering Future Hospitality Professionals: Specialized Training for Goldfields TVET College Students</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-wrseta-chair-empowering-future-hospitality-professionals","title":"CUT-W&RSETA Chair Empowering Future Hospitality Professionals","summary":"Empowering Future Hospitality Professionals: Specialized Training for Goldfields TVET College Students","date_modified":"2024-10-14T07:59:24Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-wrseta-research-leadership-chair-launch-a-new-era-for-skill","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/20240306_121312.jpg\"/><p>The Central University of Technology (CUT), in partnership with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA), has marked a significant milestone with the launch of the CUT Research Leadershi...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-wrseta-research-leadership-chair-launch-a-new-era-for-skill","title":"CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair Launch: A New Era for Skill","summary":"The Central University of Technology (CUT), in partnership with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA), has marked a significant milestone with the launch of the CUT Research Leadershi...","date_modified":"2024-10-14T07:52:30Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-wrseta-research-leadership-chair-delegation-visits-mauritius","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-10-10%20at%2011.27.31_bf8d3ba8.jpg\"/><p>In an effort to strengthen academic partnerships and promote knowledge exchange on food safety, a delegation from the Central University of Technology (CUT), led by Prof Riana Lues, made a courtesy visit to the Faculty o...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-wrseta-research-leadership-chair-delegation-visits-mauritius","title":"CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair Delegation Visits Mauritius","summary":"In an effort to strengthen academic partnerships and promote knowledge exchange on food safety, a delegation from the Central University of Technology (CUT), led by Prof Riana Lues, made a courtesy visit to the Faculty o...","date_modified":"2024-10-10T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/the-importance-of-internships","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/Internship%20CUT-W%26RSETA%20Research%20Leadership%20cha.png\"/><p>Internships have long been a cornerstone of career development for students and recent graduates, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application. For marketing and office administrative graduates, i...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/the-importance-of-internships","title":"The Importance of Internships","summary":"Internships have long been a cornerstone of career development for students and recent graduates, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application. For marketing and office administrative graduates, i...","date_modified":"2024-07-16T07:57:32Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/nurturing-a-sustainable-future","html_content":"<p>In recent years, the concept of a green economy has gained significant traction, driven by the urgent need to address climate change and environmental degradation while fostering economic growth and social equity. At the...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/nurturing-a-sustainable-future","title":"Nurturing a Sustainable Future","summary":"In recent years, the concept of a green economy has gained significant traction, driven by the urgent need to address climate change and environmental degradation while fostering economic growth and social equity. At the...","date_modified":"2024-04-09T03:38:54Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-in-collaboration-with-cutis-and-wrseta-establishes-chair","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4f713e90-c672-416f-93f2-ee6888413a88/Chair%20Launch%20Invitation.png\"/><p>Bloemfontein, Free State, February 23, 2024 – The Central University of Technology (CUT) and  Central University of Technology Innovation Services (Pty) Ltd/CUTIS (Pty)Ltd is proud to announce the establishment of the CU...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/cut-in-collaboration-with-cutis-and-wrseta-establishes-chair","title":"CUT in collaboration with CUTIS and W&RSETA establishes Chair","summary":"Bloemfontein, Free State, February 23, 2024 – The Central University of Technology (CUT) and  Central University of Technology Innovation Services (Pty) Ltd/CUTIS (Pty)Ltd is proud to announce the establishment of the CU...","date_modified":"2024-02-23T13:10:17Z"},{"id":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/nourishing-south-africa-food-safety-and-sustainabilility","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/rDAExxN\"/><p>South Africa, a land of vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culinary traditions, has made remarkable strides in food safety and sustainability. In a world where the quality and safety of our food have nev...</p>","url":"https://cutchair.co.za/f/nourishing-south-africa-food-safety-and-sustainabilility","title":"Nourishing South Africa:  Food Safety and Sustainabilility","summary":"South Africa, a land of vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culinary traditions, has made remarkable strides in food safety and sustainability. In a world where the quality and safety of our food have nev...","date_modified":"2023-10-13T13:10:16Z"}]}