by Kgothatso Monono
The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Technology Station in Electronics and Prof Takahashi Motoki, prominent academic representative from Kyoto University in Japan, met at the CSIR on 26 August 2024 to strengthen a long-standing partnership between TUT and Japanese universities and other organisations. Prof Motoki represented the interests of several Japanese universities. This partnership has been instrumental in facilitating academic exchanges and collaborative projects, with the meeting aiming to further enhance these ties.
The meeting featured a comprehensive agenda designed to showcase and expand upon the collaborative efforts between TUT and Japanese institutions. The session kicked off with Dr Etienne Van Wyk, Faculty of ICT Executive Dean’s welcome address and presentation providing an overview of TUT's achievements and strategic goals.
Following this, Prof Motoki delivered a presentation on the current landscape and future directions of Japanese-South African academic exchanges. Prof Motoki, who has played a crucial role in arranging various Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between TUT and a number of Japanese universities, shared valuable insights into the ongoing and future collaborations.
The event included presentations from TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, as well as the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology. These highlighted the contributions and successes of the faculties, demonstrating the depth and breadth of TUT's academic programs and their impact on international collaboration.
Takahashi Motoki, Professor ,Kyoto University
The meeting concluded with Prof Joey Jansen van Vuuren from the Department of Computer Science’s closing remarks, reflecting on the discussions and outlined the next steps for strengthening the partnership.
The partnership represents a significant opportunity for TUT to enhance their collaborative efforts with Japanese institutions.
TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
and the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology representatives
and the Japanese Universities representatives