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Professor Tembisa Ngqondi is the Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Design at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Today, she will be discussing the Spotlight Podcast, including its purpose, focus, and vision.

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Sindiswa Papa is the Acting Language and Transformation Coordinator in the Faculty of Informatics and Design at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

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FID Launches 'PULSE' (October 2024)

"We are thrilled to launch FID Pulse, your premier source for news, stories, and perspectives from the Faculty of Informatics and Design. As the heartbeat of the faculty, our mission is to deliver timely, relevant, and engaging content that showcases the vibrant diversity of our community.

FID Pulse is more than just a newsletter – it is a dynamic multimedia platform that combines the talents of journalism students to create a rich and immersive experience. Our platform will feature articles, podcasts, photos, and graphics, offering a multifaceted view of the faculty. Through compelling stories, we aim to spark conversation, resonate with our audience, and foster a sense of belonging.

FID Pulse also serves as a training ground for the next generation of media professionals. Journalism students gain hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to showcase their talent to a wider audience.

Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine campus journalism. Your feedback, ideas, and contributions are invaluable in making FID Pulse an indispensable part of campus life. Thank you for your support ... more

Prof Ngqondi featured in Business Day Magazine (August 2024)

"This under-representation of women in leadership roles in universities is not just an issue locally, but also globally. Inequality and lack of inclusion of women is an ongoing challenge that derails, slows down and obstructs women advancing into leadership roles.

“I am disappointed in the slow pace in getting women in higher roles in higher education in South Africa and globally,” says Professor Tembisa Ngqondi, dean of the Faculty of Information and Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

“The under-representation of women in leadership positions is not of their making. Gatekeeping is blocking women from climbing the ladder. The media labelling of women immediately discourages young women from entering higher education. They fear failure and the women before them are labelled as failures.

“I remind them of the resilience of these women who are role models. Despite the challenges, women are aspiring to get into these positions.”

Professor Ngqondi is not deterred and one day would like to assume the role of a VC and continue to be a role model ... source - Business Day Magazine - National Women's Day

Prof Alexander retires after impactful career (July 2024)

A reluctant start in academia transformed into a deeply fulfilling journey for Prof Bennett Alexander, who recently retired after an impactful career, spanning almost 40 years.

The Faculty of Informatics and Design recently bid farewell to Alexander, who served as Assistant Dean since 2017 and first joined the then Peninsula Technikon in 1985.

Academia was not his first career choice. Alexander graduated with an engineering degree from UCT.

However, the harsh realities of apartheid-era South Africa soon shattered those dreams.

“Like many of my contemporaries, I faced significant barriers as a non-White engineer.” ... more

Three students shine in international competition (Dec 2023)

A creative Architectural Technology and Interior Design student has been announced as one of the winners in an international design competition while two other students received honourable mentions.

Laikyn Julies won the Interior Design - SPA / Fitness / Wellness category of the BLT Build Design Awards 2023 for her entry titled: Salvia Medical Clinic.

The awards ceremony was recently held in Lucerne, Switzerland ... more

FID honours student achievers (Nov 2023)

The Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Design, Prof Tembisa Ngqondi, recently hosted a special awards ceremony to celebrate student achievers in the Faculty.

About 70 students from the faculty’s five departments – Information Technology, Media, Urban and Regional Planning, Architectural Technology and Interior Design and Applied Design – were honoured during the ceremony, which was held on the District Six Campus.

Ngqondi said the awards are “a form of recognition of outstanding performance”.

“We just want to say as a faculty we recognise excellence.” ... more

Outstanding student scoops International Design Award (Nov 2023)

An outstanding student has scooped top honours in a prestigious international design competition for students.

Jaime Scholz, who entered the competition as an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design student in the Department of Architectural Technology and Interior Design, was announced the first prize winner of the Accor Design Awards 2023 during the recent awards ceremony, held in Paris, France.

Jaime said she was incredibly grateful to have been named the winner of the competition. “Hearing the news felt like a dream turned into reality and I'm deeply honoured to be recognised alongside such talented designers and their incredible projects. ... more