Urban Futures Centre @ DUT

The Urban Futures Centre at the Durban University of Technology is an interdisciplinary laboratory interested in the future of urban spaces locally and globally

[GAIA -Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives @GAIAnoburn]

These organizations include @ZeroDechetSN @CEJADKenya @ERAFoEN1 @gayoghana @NipeFagio @groundWorkSA @AsiyeTafuleni @UFC_DUT Zero Waste Association of South Africa (ZWASA).

Read now: https://t.co/YlEzrCaz6G

#GoForZeroWaste
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[GAIA -Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives @GAIAnoburn]

#New Case Study this #InternationalDayofSocialJustice!

Zero Waste Stories From #Africa celebrates the grassroots organizations leading #zerowaste initiatives by documenting how their #zerowaste models work, best practices, and the milestones in these projects.

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[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the launch of the incredible Nina Manzi partnership between #bellhavenharmreductioncentre (BHRC) and @VivaConAguaSA, which will offer the beneficiaries of BHRC access to clean water and showers!

RSVP: [email protected]

@SANPUD_NPO @Media_AAD

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

🥰 The #WarwickZeroWaste team doing their part to create healthier working conditions for Durban's waste pickers, by distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Palmer Street Recycling Facility and in the Mayville Area last week!

@groundWorkSA @AsiyeTafuleni @eThekwiniM

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

Dr. Tamlynn Fleetwood (Researcher and MEL Specialist at UFC) will be participating in a panel discussion at #COP28 today 😃. Her immense contribution to the development of the #WarwickZeroWaste project over the last 3 years will be an invaluable addition to this discussion. 👇

[GAIA -Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives @GAIAnoburn]

#COP28 Side Event:
#EnvironmentalJustice & #MethaneReduction at a Crossroads
🗓️Dec 5 (Tues) | 2-3:30PM Dubai
📍ISWA Waste & Resources Pavilion
➡️Waste & Climate experts demonstrate the benefits of EJ-centered methane action plans to public health, economy, & the environment

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

EXCITING NEW READ!

The #WarwickZeroWaste team's report on its diversion and composting pilot at @dbnbotgardens is now available on the #africazerowastehub website!

Read the full report, from which these extracts are drawn, here: https://t.co/SuPBiG67NT

@eThekwiniM #UMIF

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

@tub_lab will host the “African Urbanisms” conference at @WitsUniversity from 23 - 26 Oct 2024. The call for session proposals is now open!

Submission Deadline: 21 Jan 2024

Concept Note: https://t.co/PiHazWi76u
Guide: https://t.co/C9ZBZqzEYG
Template: https://t.co/eUPOMNzltI

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

HAPPENING 24 NOV!

#16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence Launch.

Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: #bellhavenharmreductioncentre, 217 First Avenue, Greyville.
RSVP: Nathi (0660590221) or @SimisaKlaas (0788195862)

#DurbanNorthPWUD @SANPUD_NPO @TBHIVCare @Media_AAD #Siphilangomusa

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

WE ARE HIRING!

Urban Futures Centre is looking for dynamic and multifaceted humans to take on the role of Senior Researcher & Associate Professor.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 NOVEMBER 2023

FOR DETAILS ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS, contact Precious Fundi Zulu ([email protected]).

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

Collaborative strategies for realizing #zerowaste goals at a local level are emerging in Glenwood, Durban! Check out this inspiring exemplar of how waste-pickers and residents can work together to mitigate climate change.

https://t.co/YILXw9cw0y

@groundWorkSA @AsiyeTafuleni

[African Cities Research Consortium @AfricanCities_]

📣 We're hiring!

💡 We have three full-time roles to fill in our operations team – all are fixed term for 24 months and based at the @GlobalDevInst (@UoMNews)

🗓️ Applications close 2 December 2023

💻 Find out more and apply below...

[groundWork @groundWorkSA]

We are hiring a Senior Financial Manager to lead @groundWork’s Finance Team in support of achieving our strategic and political objectives and those of our community partners.
https://t.co/OO2YabQ5P4

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

The #WarwickZeroWaste Team will be hosting an event in Glenwood tomorrow that brings together residents and waste-pickers in their shared #zerowaste goals.

Event: Towards #ZeroWaste: Working with Waste-Pickers in Your Neighbourhood
Time: 16h00 - 18h00
Venue: @kznsagallery

[GAIA -Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives @GAIAnoburn]

Join us on Oct 26 for the final session of the GAIA Africa #GlobalPlasticsTreaty Webinar Series. Register now: https://t.co/ff5aPCEhbB

French Interpretation will be available, more info on the poster👇
#AfricaForZeroWaste #PlasticsTreaty #Breakfreefromplastic #BurnNot
@oareiaa

[University of KwaZulu-Natal @UKZN]

Dear Staff and Students
You are cordially invited to an Inaugural Lecture presented by Professor Catherine Sutherland.

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

The #WarwickZeroWaste diversion & composting pilot is diversifying! The compost produced at @dbnbotgardens, is now being distributed and used at various locations across the city of Durban!

Visit: https://t.co/aq4UP58LSW
Email: [email protected]
@groundWorkSA @AsiyeTafuleni

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

A huge thank you goes out to @DUT_Tweets's Human Capital Services Unit who responded generously to the call for donations, and funded the ENTIRE production of the murals - from preparatory workshops, to the materials required to create these artworks! #artivism #zerowaste

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

The #WarwickZeroWaste Team recently collaborated with #AmehloProductions, @dbnbotgardens and #DUTFacultyofArtsandDesign to produce message-driven murals that draw attention to global climate change, and the ways in which composting combats this!

@groundWorkSA @AsiyeTafuleni

[One Ocean Hub @OneOceanHub]

Join @OneOceanHub researcher David Wilson to discuss a project focused on the history of colonialism, fishing, law, management, and environmental knowledge in Lake Malawi.
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🗓️ 19 Oct, 12:30 UK time.
In-person at Edinburgh City Chambers & online

[Urban Futures Centre @ DUT @UFC_DUT]

In their recently published article, Taryn Pereira (#coastaljusticenetwork) and Kira Erwin (UFC Senior Researcher) reflect on building bridges between scholars and activists, and how this complicates and enriches our knowledge. Read here: https://t.co/D22RFQltBo

@OneOceanHub