Activity & Impact
Success Stories
Siyamthanda Hoza – A Rising Star in Geoscience
Siyamthanda Hoza – A Rising Star in Geoscience Celebrating Siyamthanda Hoza, a dedicated UTT bursary beneficiary, whose academic journey reflects excellence, resilience, and ambition. Siyamthanda
Fueling Futures: Luvolwethu Tokwe’s Rise in Computer Science
Fueling Futures: Luvolwethu Tokwe’s Rise in Computer Science Luvolwethu Tokwe, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Fort Hare, has advanced through
Nobathembu Tyhutyhani’s Rise in Geoscience
Nobathembu Tyhutyhani’s Rise in Geoscience We proudly celebrate Nobathembu Tyhutyhani, a UTT bursary holder, who presented her master’s research at GeoCongress 2025. Her work, titled
Tebogo Simon Hlapa
I am the Senior Production Geologist working for Goldfields: South Deep Gold mine. I studied Geology through Upstream Training Trust (UTT) and graduated at the
Projects Funded
University of the Kwazulu Natal
Physics Lab equipment
University of the Western Cape
Core analysis Lab
Oceans Research
Sea the change: Youth initiative – hands on experience ocean life and swimming lessons
Ikamva Youth
Maths and Science tutoring and mentorship programme
University of the Kwazulu Natal
Science Lab equipment
University of the Western Cape
Geological field trip – 3rd year students
University of the Kwazulu Natal
LIDAR scanning of pollutants
University of the Western Cape
Karoo shale gas study – year 1
University of the Kwazulu Natal
Feasibility study – Marine geology studies