by Gerrit Bester Dr Aubrey Ramatla, lecturer in the Department of Fashion Design and Technology at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), has attained a new pinnacle in his career with the conferment of a Doctor of Art and Design degree at TUT’s Spring graduation ceremony on 16 October. His doctoral research constitutes a pioneering contribution to South African scholarship by evaluating a tactile labelling tool in apparel retail and proposing a framework for inclusive r

by Gerrit Bester Dr Schalk van Staden, lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), was conferred with a Doctor of Art and Design degree at TUT’s Spring graduation ceremony on 16 October. His doctoral research expands design knowledge by examining everyday design through a human-centred perspective, aligning with his commitment to user-centred design. TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR CAREER SO FAR. I am a full-

by Gerrit Bester   Jeannette Ziady, lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts (Dance), Faculty of Arts and Design, won third place for her oral presentation at Biokinetics SA’s Life Through Movement  International Conference, held in Umhlanga from 9 to 11 October. Her presentation drew on aspects of her doctoral studies.   This conference is a premier health and medical event for healthcare professionals.   The 2025 event focused on the theme The Future of Movement: Integ