Attendees of the Affinity Group launch
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“We have changed the face of chemical engineering. We are a dynamic team doing amazing things. As the HOD of Chemical Engineering, and alumni myself, I know firsthand the incredible value and impact our Chemical Engineering programmes have had on our lives and careers. The education, experience and friendships all shaped us into the profession that we’re serving in today. It is now time for us to come together and make our mark as a collective force,” she said. Senior Process Engineer at Weir Minerals, Nathi Mtsweni, also gave an address saying there are four main objectives of this structure. “The first is to promote support of the institution as well as maintain close ties with the institution. The second is to promote fundraising activities, for UJ and chemical engineering in particular. The third is to assist in important educational activities. Industry visits and vocational work are important, and lastly, collaborative research with the institution is vital. For the institution to remain relevant, it has to do collaborative research with the industry,” he said. Prof Daniel Mashao, Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, gave the event’s keynote address. “Chemical Engineering is the top department in Africa and in South Africa. UJ has done well and we are the university of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We have the highest number of first-generation students. What this means is that we have people who are the first to graduate in their families. We are always proud of that,” said Prof Daniel Mashao. The event came to a close with the question-and-answer session led by Maphanga. The vote of thanks was given by Senior Manager of Alumni Relations, Nell Ledwaba.
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1. Department of Chemical Engineering Technology Alumnus and Acting Plant Production Manager at Anglo American, Mr Klaas Maphanga 2. President of the Executive Committee Of Convocation and Member of Council, Mr Leslie Mpunzi 3. Director: Development & Fundraising, Ms Daphney Nemakhavhani 4. Affinity Group Convener, HOD and Associate Professor: Chemical Engineering Technology, Prof Tebogo Mashifana
5. Affinity group Convenor & Senior Process Engineer at Weir Minerals, Mr Nathi Mtsweni 6. Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering & the Built environment, Prof Daniel Mashao
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