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FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES

VENUE: BURSARS BOARD ROOM

DATE: 30 April 2019

 PROGRAMME

Chairperson: Dr M.Tapfuma

END OF SEMINAR

THANK YOU!!!

From:  Pastor Tomson Dube                                                             

Date: 25^th April 2019   University Chaplain                                                 

Extn: 2819

To:      All Students 

Subject: Breaking Examination Anxiety, Depression & Fear                                                 

Dear All,        

Our esteemed Higher Institute of Education (HEI) NUST has in the past lost precious lives especially towards examinations due to anxiety, depression and fear. This must stop now! Our God has provided His Power but there must be someone to receive God's gift and that person is You.  As we are about to embark on examinations in a few weeks, I have declared the 3^rd of May 2019 a day of prayer for our university.  Friday the 3rd of May which will be three days before the first examinations will be our consecrated day of prayer. 

Diarise the day and Plan to attend the whole meeting where possible. Every lack in your life whether of fees and any form of emotional intimidation against you shall be broken on this day by the authority of the power of the name of Jesus Christ. Our HEI should be free of suicides, depression, and fear. 

This is Your Time, Your season to Succeed is Here and Now!  Your Life will never be the same again.

Our theme scripture is *Psalm 122: [1] I WAS glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! [Isa. 2:3; Zech. 8:21.].  This advert was initially inserted by the NUST Chaplain, in some On-Campus WhatsApp groups 20.04.19. 

Sincerely Yours  

Pastor Tomson Dube

University Chaplain

The National University of Science and Technology is once again participating in the 60th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which is running under the theme: Propagating industrial growth through trade and investment.

ZITF is the biggest and prominent exhibition show in the country which attracts international and local audiences and provides a platform for business synergies and networking. The show provides NUST with a platform to market the degree programmes offered as well as exhibiting the research and innovation by staff and students. It also serves as a platform to attract local and international investors in the university’s academic and infrastructural development.

This years’ show is expected to be a historic one as ZITF celebrates its Golden Jubilee while Bulawayo also celebrates 125 years as a city. The show will run from the 23rd of April to Saturday the 27th April 2019.

Over 800 local and foreign exhibitors are at this year’s show participating drawn from various countries which include United States of America, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, South Africa, Japan, United Arabs Emirates. While different countries and organisations visit stands for various reasons, NUST hopes to secure investors, create and manage relationships with organizations and demonstrate that the institution can contribute to the economic growth of the nation.

According to Communication and Marketing officer Mrs Lindiwe Nyoni, “NUST wants to show the country that we can also participate in the nation’s industrial growth through research and innovation.”

Those who visit the stand can expect to see student research projects such as the award-winning Infectious disease-detecting Application, the Polymer-Testing Machine and the Methane Gas Production project under Industrial Technology.

The NUST Alumni Association will also be at the ZITF and is inviting all former NUST students to visit and reconnect with their alma mater.  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

DIRECTOR, LEGAL SERVICES (1 POST) 

Registrar’s Department             

The Director will play a critical and leading role in establishing and heading a proactive Legal Services Section which is set to provide in-house professional legal assistance to the university; thereby minimising incidents of legal liability. Reporting to the Registrar, the incumbent will be responsible for handling, monitoring and advising the executive on all legal issues of the University, including attending to the Institution’s lawsuits, compliance matters and training staff on pertinent legal issues. Further, s/he will be expected to develop and/or review the University’s research and commercial agreements and contracts, partnerships and collaboration agreements, intellectual property registration and management protocols; and data protection protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A good Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised University. Possession of a Masters Degree in Law or other relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage;
• Registered Legal Practitioner with experience in handling legal matters as a practising Attorney-at-law or in a corporate environment;
• Experience in, or understanding of the public sector and/or higher education environment is highly beneficial;
• Excellent knowledge of litigation, judicial processes and legal drafting;
• Proven success in providing legal guidance in the context of complex organizations and a deeply held commitment to, and belief in the value of Committee-driven collaborative decision-making;
• Strong negotiation, arbitration and mediation skills and proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
• High ethical standards with a strong commitment to legal ethics exhibited in knowledge and practice, and professional responsibility;
• Exceptional analytical thinking, interpersonal and judgement skills;
• Results oriented and ability to manage a heavy work load while paying attention to detail;
• High level of honesty and integrity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director, Legal Services, shall mainly be responsible for:

• Providing expert and strategic legal advice to the University’s Executive and staff members on laws affecting the University with a view to promoting compliance;
• Formulating and implementing Legal Risk Management Strategy for the University;
• Drafting and reviewing collaboration and partnership agreements and contracts including service level agreements;
• Analysing and reviewing the University’s legal agreements, documents, policies and procedures.
• Litigation management through review of cases and tracking progress on various litigation cases;
• Serve as the liaison person with external  University lawyers, corporate entities, government agencies and individuals over litigation, compliance and regulatory issues;
• Providing and interpreting statutes and legal information governing the University to management and staff;
• Keeping abreast  of relevant legal and regulatory developments, laws and government policies and providing timeous legal updates to the relevant sections of the University; and
• Representing the University and its organs in Courts of law and other judicial and administrative tribunals like the Staff Disciplinary Committee and Student Disciplinary Committee.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include a curriculum vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and certified copies of certificates  addressed to:-

The Senior Assistant Registrar (Academic)

Human Resources Department              

National University of Science and Technology

P O Box AC 939

Ascot Bulawayo,   

ZIMBABWE

Tel. No.    263-29-282842/289435/289438/289456

Fax. No. 263-29-289057                                                                                                                                                    

The closing date for the receipt of the applications is Friday, 26 April 2019.

The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunities employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.    

Final year Computer Science student, Charmaine Matsaudza won the award for the Most Creative Idea during a hackathon at the 10th World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum in Geneva, Switzerland.

The WSIS is the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community and provides an opportunity for information exchange, knowledge creation and sharing. The forum identifies emerging trends and fostering partnership while taking into account the evolving information and knowledge societies.  

Charmaine Mutsaudza’s group went under the name PeerEd and included Godfrey Paradzayi from the Harare Institute of Technology and Isaac Gadzimbe from the University of Zimbabwe. They presented a prototype on “hacking solutions for lifelong learning and livelihoods” and received an award from International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Deputy Secretary-General Malcom Johnson.

Apart from winning this prestigious award, Charmaine Mutsaudza designed a Cholera incident mapping system which dictates cholera zones and allows for immediate response. Her application will be part of the student Innovations that will be presented during Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) at the NUST stand.

This year the forum celebrated its 10th anniversary under the theme “Information and Communication Technologies for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”

The students’ participation in the forum was facilitated by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Courier Services and the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).

NUST SOLTRAIN & MATABELELAND ZIE ENGINEERS SUPPORT SOLAR THERMAL UPTAKE IN COMMUNITY

THE National University of Science and Technology engineering lecturers and Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE), showcased the SOLTRAIN project at Sir Humprey Gibbs through an Institute technical tour. SOLTRAIN is a regional initiative that seeks to reduce dependence on energy from fossil fuel through the use of solar thermal technology, supported by Austrian Development Agency and OFID.

The Sir Humprey Gibbs Institute tour was done to demonstrate the installed solar water heaters that would reduce electricity consumption. The Institute is one of the many places where SOLTRAIN project has installed these solar water heaters as flagship demonstration units.

During the tour, Eng. Mhlanga demonstrated on how the solar water heater worked firstly using the SOLTRAIN trailer before going on to the roof where the systems were 7x 300l tanks and 14 x 2m2 flat plate collectors were installed. The attendants of about 150 present included NUST and Bulawayo Polytechnic engineering students, ZERA and Ministry of Energy officials.

The solar water heaters were installed with data and monitoring equipment to help quailify energy savings. Engineering students were challenged to develop other systems to capture data. Eng. S. Mhlanga explained that this would increase the solar thermal technology uptake and access to funds if there are results to prove that energy was saved.

He added that in future these systems developed by Engineering students can be tested at the NUST Campus student’s residents to check the effectiveness of the solar heaters in saving energy.

SOLTRAIN project is currently on Phase III and this will end in July 2019. However, Eng. Mhlanga encouraged students to continue with solar technology research as we get into SOLTRAIN IV in August 2019 and beyond.

UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES  2019 ACADEMIC YEAR 

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Master of Science Degree in Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation – (Block Release) 

The part-time Master of Science programme aims at providing a holistic approach to ecotourism and natural resources management by producing persons with abilities to develop and integrate ecotourism with biodiversity conservation in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.  Emphasis is placed on producing post-graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills to become major stake holders in the growing eco-tourism industry and in sustainable environmental management.  The programme shall run over a period of 24 months and is offered in four semesters. 

Entry Requirements 

• Hold a minimum of Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, Animal Science, Natural Resources Management or any relevant science degree.
• Relevant work experience and professional qualifications in eco-tourism, strategic marketing and business management will be an added advantage.

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK RELEASE PROGRAMMES: 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR                       

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Programme in Accounting: Block Release: Department of Accounting

 Entry Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 ‘A’ level passes in Accounting and any one of the following subjects at ‘A’ level:  Mathematics, Economics and Business Studies.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Programme in Marketing: Block Release:- Department of Marketing 

Entry Requirements 

Candidates must have at least 2 ‘A’ level passes in Business Studies and any one subject at ‘A’ level. 

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and Insurance – Block Release, Part time 5-8 pm including weekends (HARARE)

Entry Requirements 

1. 5 O’ level passes including English and Mathematics
2. At least 2 ‘A’ level passes in Economics or Mathematics and any other Commercial subjects at ‘A’ level.
3. Applicants without the appropriate A’ level qualifications for entry but who have professional qualifications from institutions such as the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe, Insurance Institute of South Africa, Chartered Insurance Institute (UK), Institute of Risk Management (UK) or Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) as well as relevant working experience and who satisfy the University and the Department of their ability to complete the degree study programme satisfactorily, will be considered for study.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance (Harare Evening Classes including weekends) 

Entry Requirements

 At least 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English and Mathematics, plus at least 2 ‘A’ level passes in Economics, Accounting and Mathematics and any other commercial subject at ‘A’ level.

OR

5 ‘O’ level passes, including English and Mathematics, plus a relevant commercial diploma from an accredited institution, and relevant working experience

 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance 

For this TWO-YEAR programme, classes run during weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and on public holidays only.  

To be admitted into the programme: 

• Candidates must have a good honours degree in Accounting with a minimum pass of at least 2.2.
• Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis and Advanced Taxation
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CIS will be an added advantage.

Master of Science Degree in Banking and Financial Economics: 

(BULAWAYO COHORT AND HARARE COHORT – WEEKEND SCHOOL)

For this TWO-YEAR programme, classes run during weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and on public holidays only. 

To be considered for admission into the programme, candidates must have a good honours degree in Banking, Finance, Economics or their equivalents.  Thorough knowledge of financial markets will be an added advantage.

Master of Science Degree in Financial Engineering

[BULAWAYO AND HARARE BLOCK RELEASE]

This is a two-year, Part-Time (block-release) Degree Programme.  It is a typical quantitative finance discipline, which makes extensive use of computational approaches to the design and evaluation of financial claims.  To be considered for admission into the programme:

• Candidates should have an appropriate Bachelors (Honours) Degree with at least a Lower Second Division, with a content in Finance, Risk and Insurance, Actuarial science, Quantitative Social Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Engineering, or related content from an accredited university/institution.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong mathematical background.

NB: Lectures will be conducted on block release in both Bulawayo and Harare.

Master of Science Degree in Fiscal Studies

[BULAWAYO AND HARARE BLOCK RELEASE]

This is a two-year, Part-Time (block-release) Degree Programme.  To be considered for admission into the programme:

• Candidates should normally hold a good honours degree in a commercial field, specifically; Fiscal Studies, Public Finance, Public Economics, Customs, Taxation, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Studies, Commerce, or their equivalents;

OR

• A Bachelors degree in any discipline plus extensive relevant experience or an acceptable postgraduate diploma or professional qualifications from an accredited university/institution with a Fiscal Studies, Public Finance, Public Economics, Customs, Taxation, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Commerce -related content.

NB:     Lectures will be conducted on block release in both Bulawayo and Harare.

Master of Science Degree in Marketing

[HARARE: BLOCK- RELEASE]

[BULAWAYO: BLOCK- RELEASE AND EVENING]

This is a two year, Part-Time (Block-Release) / Evening Degree Programme:

To be considered for admission into the programme Candidates should possess:

• A good honours degree or equivalent from a recognized University in any business related field. The MSc programme is not intended as an introductory course in Marketing.  Therefore to be considered for admission, a candidate should have completed in their prerequisite degree, in the following courses:
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Economics

and any of the following: 

• Business Finance, Statistics, Principles of Accounting, Quantitative Analysis for Business, Marketing Research

NB: Specify on your application form whether you prefer Bulawayo or Harare

BULAWAYO EVENING: Lessons will be run everyday of the week, from Monday to Friday from 1715 hrs to 2015 hrs, Saturday and Sunday 0800hrs to 1700hrs.  Registration dates will be announced in due course.  Lectures will be conducted at the main campus.

BULAWAYO BLOCK-RELEASE: Lessons will be run on a continuous 3 week block-release basis Monday to Sunday from 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs.  Registration dates will be announced in due course.  Lectures will be conducted at the main campus.

HARARE BLOCK-RELEASE: Lessons will be run on a continuous 3 week block-release basis.  Registration will be on a date to be announced at the NUST Harare Office - 40 Samora Machel Avenue St Andrews House, Harare.

Master of Science (MSc) in Risk Management and Insurance [Block-Release Part Time] 

This is a two-year, part-time (block-release) Postgraduate degree programme. Applicants      can apply for either Bulawayo or Harare Cohort, and therefore should specify on the the application forms

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission a candidate must:

• Hold a good honours degree or equivalent, preferably Lower Second Class (2.2) or better from a recognised university in any business related field. In addition, the candidate must have thorough knowledge of insurance and/or risk management disciplines, or
• Hold a general degree or equivalent, preferably Lower Second Class (2.2) or better, from a recognised university, coupled with a professional qualification in insurance and/or risk management from recognised institution. Associates or holders of advanced diplomas from internationally recognised institutions such as The Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) and The Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) with at least three (3) years of working experience at supervisory or management level will also be considered. Applicants holding these professional qualifications must show proof of having the final level of the qualification`s examination(s) to be admitted into the MSc Risk Management and Insurance programme.

INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following block-release programmes:

 DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES – 14 MONTHS

DIPLOMA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT – 14 MONTHS

 Entry requirements for 1 and 2 

• Applicants must have obtained at least five subjects at Ordinary Level including English Language and Mathematics with grade C or better.
• Applicants without “O” Level Mathematics will be required to undertake a compulsory Mathematics access course before admission into the programme.
• Work experience in development-related or disaster-related field will be an added advantage.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES – 2 YEARS

Available Both In Bulawayo And Harare.

 Entry requirements 

• Applicants should normally hold an Honours Degree in Development Studies   or equivalent from a recognized university.

OR

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or any other discipline from a  recognized university.
•  Relevant work experience in the field of development or equivalent will be advantage.
• Shortlisted candidates for admission may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT – 2 YEARS

Available Both In Bulawayo And Harare. 

Entry requirements 

• Applicants should normally hold an Honours Degree in Disaster Management or equivalent from a recognized university.

OR

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or any other discipline from a recognized university.
• Relevant work experience in the field of disaster risk and emergence management or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Shortlisted candidates for admission may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree: (Harare Cohort Block) 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree.  This is a four year undergraduate degree programme running everyday in the evenings and weekends. 

Entry Requirements 

Applicants much meet the following requirements: 

• Have at least five Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics
• A National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or at least a pass at A level in Mathematics or Physics and any other subject approved by the University.
• Relevant working experience will be an added advantage. 

FACULTY OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 

Master of Engineering Degree (Part Time):-Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering 

             (a)  Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management

             (b)  Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management

            Entry Requirements

• The normal entry requirements is a Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineering.
• In some cases, qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the honours award are accepted.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have at least two years industrial experience.
• Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.

 Candidates must indicate which option (a) or (b) and the Cohort (BULAWAYO or HARARE) they are applying for.

 Bulawayo Cohort (Day Time Block Release) 

Day time class blocks, one block in a month per course, during the semester. The taught courses are offered in 10 Blocks spanning over three semesters and a dissertation during the 4^th (last) semester.

 Harare Cohort (Evening and Weekend Day Time School) 

Week Evening and Weekend Day Time School. The taught courses are offered in 10 Blocks spanning over three semeters and a dissertation during the 4^th (last) semester.  A Block runs during day time at weekends and evenings during the week, one block in a month per course. Expected commencement date for the Master of Engineering Programme Classes for the 2019/2020 Academic Year is First Week of July 2019.

FACULTY OF MEDICINE 

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Midwifery (Block-Release) 

Entry requirements 

To be eligible for admission the candidate must: 

• Have at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
• An ‘A’ Level qualification will be an added advantage.
• Have a midwifery qualification (Registered General Nurse with a Diploma in Midwifery or a Registered Midwife with a Diploma Certificate).
• Be registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe and have a current Practising Certificate.
• Have at least 2 years work experience post midwifery qualification. 

Duration of the Programme 

The duration shall be 3 years on a four-week block release instruction sessions in each semester adding up to a total of six (6) semesters. 

N.B: Admission into the above block-release programmes will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class 

Master of Science Degree in Midwifery Education: - Division of Social Medical Sciences (Full-time) 

Applicants are invited for admission into the above eighteen months (full time) Degree Programme.  To be considered for admission into the programme applicants should hold the following:

•  An undergraduate degree in nursing or related field with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class.
•  A Midwifery qualification (Diploma or higher).
•  Current registration and practicing certificates with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe.
•  Minimum of one year working experience in a midwifery setting. 

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the selection process.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME / CONVENTIONAL):     2019ACADEMIC YEAR: (Semester Begins 06 May 2019)

Bachelor of Design Education Honours Degree (BDesEd Hons) (Conventional)

Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to enrol for the full-time four-year programme.

Subject Options

• Applied Art and Design
• Clothing, Textile and Fashion Design
• Design and Technology

Entry requirements

• Two ‘A’ Level passes including the relevant subject of specialization or its equivalent.
• Five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

 Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree (BScEd Hons) (Conventional)

Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to enrol for the full-time four year programme.

Subject Options

• Accounting and Business Studies
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics

Entry requirements

• Two ‘A’ Level passes including the relevant subject of specialization or its equivalent
• Five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Bachelor of Technology Education Honours Degree (BTechEd Hons) (Conventional)

 Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to enrol for the full-time four year programme.

 Subject Options

 Civil and Construction Engineering

• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
• Technical Graphics
• Wood Science and Technology
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

 Entry requirements 

• Two ‘A’ Level passes including the relevant subject of specialization or its equivalent.
• Five ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (BLOCK-RELEASE)

Bachelor of Design Education (Honours) Degree (BDesEd Hons) – (Block Release)

The programme targets non-graduate school teachers and related personnel in the field of education who meet the requirements for admission by special entry into the above three-year programme.

 Entry requirements 

• Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• Applicants must be holders of a recognised Teaching Diploma or Certificate in any of the following subjects:
• Applied Art and Design
• Clothing, Textile and Fashion Design
• Design and Technology
• Possession of a relevant ‘A’ Level subject will be a clear advantage.

Bachelor of Science Education (Honours) Degree (BScEd Hons) (Block Release)

The programme targets diploma holding non-graduate secondary school teachers and related personnel in the field of education who meet the requirements for admission by special entry into the above programme. Applicants must be employed as science, technology and mathematics teachers in secondary schools, colleges or related organisations at the time of applying.  The three-year programme is offered on block release during school holidays, starting in August. 

Entry requirements 

• Applicants must have at least 5 ‘O’ Level subject passes including English Language and Mathematics, and
• Applicants must be holders of a recognised secondary school teaching diploma in any of the following subjects:
• Accounting and Business Studies
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics
• Applicants with a Primary School teaching qualification must also have a pass at A level in the intended subject of study.

Bachelor of Technology Education (Honours) Degree (BTechEd Hons) – (Block Release) 

Applicants must be non-graduate school teachers, college lecturers, trainers, instructors and related personnel in schools, institutions, organizations and industry who meet the requirements for admission by special entry into the above three-year programme.

Entry requirements 

• Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• Applicants must be holders of the National Diploma or recognised equivalent qualification in any of the following subjects:
• Civil and Construction Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
• Technical Graphics
• Wood Science and Technology
• Applicants must have a Diploma or Certificate in technical or vocational education or its equivalent.
• Applicants who hold a Diploma in subjects listed in (ii) and have no Education qualification must be employed as teachers, lecturers, instructors or trainers in relevant institutions or organisations at the time of applying and for the duration of their studies.        

N.B.  Admission into the above programmes will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (BLOCK-RELEASE): 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR 

Master of Technology Education (MTechEd) – (Block-Release) 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to enrol for the two-year block release programme specialising in the following subject options:

• Applied Art and Design
• Clothing, Textile and Fashion Design
• Design and Technology 

Entry requirements 

• A relevant and approved bachelors degree in technical education with a minimum grade of 2.2 or equivalent, or
• A relevant technical degree plus a certificate or diploma in science and technical education

Master of Science Education (MScEd) – (Block-Release) 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to enrol for the two-year block release programme in the following subject areas:

• Accounting and Business Studies
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics 

Entry requirements 

• A relevant and approved bachelors degree in science education with a minimum grade of 2.2 or equivalent, or
• A relevant bachelors degree plus a certificate or diploma in science education.

Master of Technology Education (MTechEd) – (Block-Release) 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to enrol for the two-year block release programme specialising in the following subject options: 

• Civil and Construction Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
• Technical Graphics
• Wood Science and Technology 

Entry requirements 

• A relevant and approved bachelors degree in Technical Education with a minimum grade of 2.2 or equivalent, or
• A relevant technical degree plus a certificate or diploma in Science or Technical Education.

 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (BLOCK-RELEASE): 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR 

Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology Education (PGDSTE) 

Applications are invited from graduate secondary school teachers in selected subject areas wishing to enrol for the 18-month block release programme for teachers and education personnel in Science, Technical or Commercial subjects taught in the Secondary Schools or Colleges.

 Entry requirements 

1. A relevant bachelors degree from a recognized university
2. Be currently teaching in schools, colleges or related institutions 

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to enrol for the one-year block release programme for higher and tertiary education personnel in Science, Technical or Commercial subject teaching areas. 

Entry requirements 

1. A minimum of a relevant and approved first degree, and
2. Be currently working in higher and tertiary education institutions or related organizations. 

B. Admission into the above programmes will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class.        

A non-refundable application fee of $20, must accompany the Application Form. 

Applicants should attach CERTIFIED copies of the following: 

1. Birth Certificate
2. National Registration Identity Card
3. Relevant academic and/or professional Certificates and Transcripts
4. Detailed Curriculum Vitae, which should include names and addresses of two referees
5. Full contact details: home and work landline telephone numbers, cell numbers and email address(es) 

The Application Forms can be obtained from: 

The Senior Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Students Records, NUST, Gwanda Road/Cecil Avenue, P. O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo. Telephone 09-282842/39/58; 289557; 284231; Fax: 09-286803, Or The NUST Information Office in HARARE, at ZIMDEF House, 18572 OFF Mother Patrick Avenue, Rotten Row. Phone 04-794848, Or may be downloaded from the University’s website www.nust.ac.zw 

Please note that ALL HARARE APPLICANTS are required to deposit their application fees of $20 to the following bank: FBC Jason Moyo Branch, Bulawayo, Account Number 3120068620276, before collecting application forms from the NUST Harare office. 

Closing date of the Advertisement: 10 MAY 2019

Econet-sponsored Elevate Youth Club was officially launched in Bulawayo at the NUST Delta Lecture Theatre on the 11^th of April.

Elevate Youth club is a youth-oriented empowerment programme created and managed by Zimbabwean Youth. The club aims to equip young Zimbabweans to make the most of their potential through personal development which leads to community development. It allows young people between the ages of 16-24 access to job prospects, mentorship opportunities and admission to youth summits. Elevate Youth club members become the first in line for innovative youth products, enriching opportunities, exciting games and competitions.

In his remarks, Econet representative, Jonathan Neshane highlighted that the club is divided into pillars namely Mix n Match, Spin n Shuffle and Rise n Grow. These pillars were divided to accommodate members according to their different talents and passions. According to Mr Neshane,  the club has great interest in technology and applications but also recognises many more talents such as Art, Woodwork, Music and growing fields such as FIFA gaming.

Mr Neshane added that the club benefits its members by exposing them to Econet Platforms and therefore a customer audience of about 4-5 million people. He gave an example of a University of Zimbabwe Medical Student who is very good at Art. The student registered as a member and the trust recognized his amazing work.  They put his story on their platform and since then he has received numerous requests for his Art from people within Zimbabwe and outside the country.

Officiating at the launch, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mqhele Dlodlo advised students that Econet is growing in its support of young minds that are bringing about change in Zimbabwe.

“Students should not wait until their final year projects or until graduation to start making a difference. Students should take advantage of the numerous platforms that are given to them to come up with research and create innovations that will make a difference in the community,” said Prof. Dlodlo.  

 Prof. Dlodlo appreciated the event and the fact that it was launched at NUST because it allows him to meet and mingle with students that are excited about their new ideas and ways of looking at life itself.

The Acting Director of the NUST Innovation Hub, Mr. Aleck Ncube, encouraged students to follow up on Intellectual Property, Research and Innovation as enshrined in Industry 5.0 which stresses on innovation that leads to Industrialization. Mr Ncube said students should make the most of this partnership between Econet and NUST and should make use of the Innovation Hub to commercialize their projects.

He added that students should also be aware of the Innovation Hub Policy which concentrates on innovation management and revenue distribution amongst the inventor, the department and the hub.

The Club launch included a competition in which student groups participated to showcase their projects and ideas. The innovations were judged on factors such as pricing, promotion, distribution, branding and profit making. First price was scooped by Bio-plus group which won $RTGS2000, followed by Smart Solar which won $RTGS1000 and third place was taken by ASA students’ resident group which won $RTGS500. Every team member in the groups also received a Kwese Play Decoder.  

Closing the event, Deputy Registrar (Academic) Emmanuel Phiri appreciated the works of Econet founder, Strive Masiyiwa, who continues to be hands on in empowering the youth of Zimbabwe. This is done through various programs such as scholarships, internet units and so much more. He thanked the students who worked with Director of Residences Campus Life and Catering, Peter Zwide Khumalo to organize the successful event.

 A large number of students who attended the event managed to register as Elevate Club members. Students who did not attend but wish to be part of Elevate were advised to visit the club website and follow the registration process.