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A Ten Year Architectural Vision of the Buildings in STIP (labelled)
Note:CEPS,STEC,HVDC(A),VRTC are existing Facilities
Current Facilities:VRTC Laboratory
The UKZN Science and Technology Park (STIP) was established as a result of an initial partnership between the University of KwaZulu-Natal and ESKOM. The partnership is open to other industries and organizations with interest in SET research and innovation. The main objective of STIP is to foster research for product advancement and innovation through knowledge partnerships. Projects undertaken in the Park are in line with its main theme of Energy and Environment for Sustainable Social Development. Future projects could encompass other fields such as bio-technology and ICT to nurture hi-tech industries in commercialization of innovative ideas and technologies.
The activities of STIP are divided into the following three main areas:
1)Creation of awareness in SET through community outreach programmes by the Science and Technology Education Centre (STEC).
2)Research in Centres such as the VRTC, HVDC and Infra-red and Aqua Technology, which have been established through partnerships with industry.
3)Commercialisation of innovative research outputs in collaboration with the UKZN Innovation Company, industry and national organisations.
Status
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Building |
Status |
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1. |
Vibration Research & Testing Centre (VRTC) |
Complete |
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2. |
Science & Technology Education Centre (STEC) |
Complete |
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3. |
CSI Building |
90% Complete |
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4. |
-High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Lab
-Larger HVDC Building (increased capacity) |
Complete
To be constructed in 2010-2012 |
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5. |
Centre for Engineering Postgraduate Studies (CEPS)
-New Larger Building for CEPS (Main Building) |
Complete
To be constructed in 5-10 years |
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6. |
Energy Building |
To be constructed in 5-10 years |
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7. |
Wind Turbine (3kW) |
To be installed in 2010-2011 |
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8. |
Solar Collector (25kW) |
To be installed in 2011-2012 |
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9. |
Future Buildings for potential investors |
Adjacent to VRTC |
Please click here to view a questionnaire for potential users of the VRTC
STIP Enquiries :stip@ukzn.ac.za
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