{"id":27905,"date":"2025-09-30T13:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/?p=27905"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:03:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:03:31","slug":"facs-promotes-active-research-with-the-first-exit-viva-presentations-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/nso\/facs-promotes-active-research-with-the-first-exit-viva-presentations-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"FACS promotes active research with the first exit\/viva presentations programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;VUT\u2019s Faculty of Applied &amp; Computer Sciences held its first Exit\/Viva Presentations for postgrads, fostering research culture and academic excellence.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>29 September 2025 | Story By:<em> <\/em>Tayron Mhlongo | Picture: Supplied<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 minutes read time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54818889782_acfac94b5e_o-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"FACS promotes active research with the first exit\/viva presentations programme\" class=\"wp-image-27940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54818889782_acfac94b5e_o-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54818889782_acfac94b5e_o-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54818889782_acfac94b5e_o-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54818889782_acfac94b5e_o-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54818889782_acfac94b5e_o-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/54818889782_acfac94b5e_o.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 23 September 2025, the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences (FACS) at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) hosted its first Programme for Exit\/Viva Presentations for postgraduate students, with participants joining both virtually and in person. The event marked a significant milestone in cultivating a vibrant research culture within the faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Acting Executive Dean of FACS, Dr Nolutho Mkhumbeni, expressed enthusiasm for this pioneering initiative, describing it as \u201ca perfect practice as a formal access process of postgraduate studies, and we hope to do it annually.\u201d She emphasised the faculty\u2019s commitment to nurturing an active research community, extending heartfelt appreciation to the supervisors, promoters, and organisers who ensured the event\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Tranos Zuva, FACS Research Professor, outlined the viva process and its objectives. He explained that no marks are currently awarded during these sessions, as they are designed as private, developmental exercises. \u201cBefore taking this to a new form, it is important to start with private presentations so participants can observe and improve,\u201d he noted. Professor Zuva also underscored the broader ambition: to identify promising research projects that could lead to commissioned studies or even marketable products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the day, candidates presented their research in detailed sessions, engaging with faculty and peers through constructive recommendations, advice, and questions to identify areas for improvement. To acknowledge their dedication, participants received certificates and vouchers as tokens of recognition and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the event concluded, Professor Zuva announced plans for a post-event survey to gather feedback. 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