Driven by its overarching aim to increase students’ employability in the field of renewable energies by increasing collaborations between universities and the industry, the Eurydice project participated in an exhibition at the Solar Show Africa, from 23 – 24 August 2022 at the Sandton Convention Center. Representing the Eurydice were two delegates from the Central University of Technology, Fre...
In its ongoing efforts to improve students’ employability in the field of renewable energies, the Eurydice project partners held their first face-to-face meeting at the Bloemfontein campus of the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) from 26 to 27 September 2022. As the new normal dictates, this two-day gathering adopted a hybrid format whereby some project members who could not tra...
The first face-to-face meeting of the Eurydice Project partners since the project started in the beginning of 2020 took place in September 2022. The meetings started at CUT 26-27 September 2022, followed by TUT on 28 September at the Pretoria campus. The meeting was held at the Dean’s office boardroom. The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, the Head of Intern...
On 30 September 2022, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted the final day of the 19th Meeting of the EURYDICE Project Team (1st Face-To-Face meeting) at the Steve Biko campus. The meeting was held at the boardroom of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering. DUT's Executive Dean and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment attended the meeting in...
On 25 November 2022, the Eurydice project hosted its first-ever gala lunch with its industry partners and potential industry partners at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in an effort to explore further areas of collaboration, strengthen its relations and attract more partners. As a result, 24 industry partners expressed an interest in absorbing students and exposing them to growth op...
The kick-off meeting of the tailored made fast-track acceleration programme for graduate students in South Africa was completed with great success on January 24th, 2023. The four-month acceleration program is part of the Eurydice project, which aims to improve the employability of the students in the field of renewable energies. During their residency students will receive mentorship and guidance ...
The first training session on “Business Model – Revenue Model”, for the student teams of the Eurydice acceleration program, was held virtually on January 24th, 2023. The session aimed at providing participants with a theoretical and practical understanding of what a business model is, with a particular emphasis on the process of designing and defining the revenue model and stre...
Central University of Technology showcase their remote lab setup and testing on the 4th of April 2023. Dr Raath Johan and his team from Electrical Engineering, further indicated that the next step is to test and demonstrate the lab in the field. This technological equipment will further develop testing, research, and abilities as well as the students' knowledge.
The acceleration program has come to an end after four months. Each team has showed great dedication and excellence in their business concept, however, only three teams have made it to the final stage. Eurydice is very privileged and honored to announce the winning teams: JUSI ENERGY SOLUTIONS, THINKELECTRIC and APHIWE SOGIBA TEAM. During the final stage, the winning teams will have the opportunit...
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) will be sending a collective of five students to Limassol in Cyprus to participate in the final stages of the Eurydice Acceleration program, on 12 June 2023. This collective consists of students from the following groups: Just Energy Solutions (JUSI) (CUT), Aphiwe Sogiba (CUT) and one team from Durban University of Techno...