The Role of a University in Education and Training in the Field of Nanotechnology. The Case of the University of the Witwatersrand

P. O. Iyuke; M. Cross; S. E. Iyuke; H. J. Potgieter

doi:10.1205/ece07001

The Role of a University in Education and Training in the Field of Nanotechnology. The Case of the University of the Witwatersrand

P. O. Iyuke, M. Cross, S. E. Iyuke, H. J. Potgieter

University of the Witwatersrand

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Abstract

The study investigates the role of the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) in the field of nanotechnology, with special focus on the experiences and challenges faced by Wits. Wits has responded to the South African National Nanotechnology Strategy which aimed at ensuring that South Africa is ready to optimally use Nanotechnology to enhance its global competitiveness and sustainable economic growth. The study reveals that Wits has provided research and educational opportunities in the field of nanotechnology. The study however shows that Wits faces the quantitative challenge of an inadequate number of Schools that are involved in nanotechnology activities. This study therefore adds to the global discussion on the role of the University in the field of nanotechnology.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	56-67
Number of pages	12
Journal	Education for Chemical Engineers
Volume	2
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1205/ece07001
Publication status	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

collaboration
education strategy
globalization
knowledge production
nanotechnology
university policy

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Education

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