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Twelve Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) students are embarking on exciting study abroad journeys across Europe. This initiative reflects CUT\u2019s commitment to being a forward-thinking and innovative institution, offering students the opportunity to broaden their academic horizons and immerse themselves in diverse cultural experiences. As ambassadors, these students will proudly uphold the university\u2019s core values of integrity, innovation, and diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cohort reflects the diversity of CUT\u2019s academic community, with students nominated by faculties based on strong academic performance, alignment with program criteria, and broad disciplinary representation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obakeng Mokwena, a Tourism master\u2019s student in the Faculty of Management Sciences will be studying in Haaga-Helia University in Finland, while Lireko Mofoka, a fellow master\u2019s student in Human Resource Management, will be pursuing her studies at Aalen University of Applied Sciences in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CUT students take bold steps into the world through study abroad. From Left: Obakeng Mokwena, Lebohang Nthama, Lireko Mofoka, Buti Modirwa, Tshepo Mosoha, Sisanda Jingela, Orefile Phajane, Kekeletso Matuka, Lesego Mosina, Carmen Vorster and Thato Ncholu. Merriam Tlebere (not pictured) is also part of the cohort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Merriam Tlebere a PhD candidate in Communication Sciences is preparing to join Siegen University in Germany to expand her research and international networks, while Sweden is hosting the largest group with four Advanced Diploma students in Design and Studio Arts: Sisanda Jingela, Orefile Phajane, Tshepo Mosoha and Buti Modirwa at Malm\u00f6 University, another four-Kekeletso Matuka, Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice, Thato Ncholu, BEd Honours in Education Management, and Carmen Vorster and Lesego Mosina BEd in Natural Sciences students at Uppsala University. Meanwhile, Mechanical Engineering master\u2019s student Lebohang Nthama is gaining international experience at the National School of Engineers of Saint-Etienne (ENISE) in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CUT sees international exchanges as key to shaping graduates who are not only skilled and innovative but also socially responsible and ready to make a global impact. By connecting with peers worldwide and embracing diverse cultures, CUT students return home inspired and enriched, strengthening the university\u2019s mission and proudly representing South Africa on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rethabile Ranshi and Chantel Chimbunde represented CUT, their faculty and their peers in the OPTIMAX Summer School held at Ljubljana, Slovenia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In more news abroad, CUT’s partner university; Hanze University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands annually hosts the prestigious OPTIMAX Summer School, a research-focused initiative designed for radiography students. This programme fosters international collaboration and innovation in optimising radiation dose and image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fourth-year Radiography students, Rethabile Ranshi and Chantel Chimbunde were selected to represent the Radiography programme at the OPTIMAX Summer School held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The programme consisted of two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Phase 1: A 10-week online course, which they successfully completed in July and,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Phase 2: A two-week in-person academic collaboration hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Ranshi presented her research project titled, \u201cStudent and academic perceptions of how research skills are taught in medical imaging and radiation therapy: An international comparison, while Chimbunde articulated on \u201cReliability of ultrasound-measured muscle thickness in the upper arm during relaxation and contraction, and its relation to strength.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cWe are incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding contributions and for representing our programme with distinction on an international platform,\u201d said Dr Ida-Keshia Sebelego, Senior Lecturer in Radiography and Radiography Programme Coordinator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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