HISTORICAL BRIEF

The Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) started as a degree program that was established under the auspices of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) in 1999. It was established as part of the recommendation of the Chetsanga Commission to devolve Chinhoyi Technical Teachers College and other similar colleges into degree granting institutions. This process saw the birth of the Chinhoyi Degree programmes offering two degree programmes that is, Production Engineering and Hospitality and Tourism. The Chinhoyi Degree programmes operated under the University of Zimbabwe from 1999 to 2001 when Chinhoyi University of Technology was established through the Act of Parliament number 15. At the helm like all state Universities was his Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Comrade Robert Gabriel Mugabe, as Chancellor and leading the administration was Professor Charles Muchemwa Nherera who was appointed as Acting Pro Vice Chancellor to run the degree programme and develop the institution into a fully fl edged University. The Chancellor and Vice Chancellor were installed on 23 November 2003 at a ceremony that was witnessed by many from all corners of the country.
As a University, a transitional concept paper was prepared. The main focus of the paper was to upgrade the former college programmes into Chinhoyi University of Technology diploma programmes and further the relevant academic regulations. The transitional concept paper also outlined how the former college staff was to be absorbed by the University. The University conducted audits in all departments and subsequent to this exercise, advertisements were nationally flighted for recruitment purposes. The university was also handed over relatively good infrastructure by government. The university also adopted the HEXCO and DTE students.
 

THRUST/CORE BUSINESS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Chinhoyi University of Technology is an educational institution whose mandate is teaching, learning and research as well as community service. It awards diplomas and degrees for varying subjects or programmes which have a technological bias. The main focus of Chinhoyi University of Technology is to lead the way in finding solutions to global challenges. The institution's technological bias is meant to fill the gap left by established institutions and the innovative degree programmes, the entrepreneurship thrust and the development and practice of design and technology are reflected in the motto "Technology, Innovation and Wealth".
 

LOCATION

Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) is situated in the Province of Mashonaland West, sitting on 40 Hectares of land on the outskirts of Chinhoyi Town overlooking Manyame River. Its picturesque campus is approximately 0.2km off the Harare-Chirundu highway, and within walking distance from the Chinhoyi Town centre. Major attractions are the famous Chinhoyi Caves (Chirorodziva) which are located some 8km from Chinhoyi enroute to Kariba, the Mazvikadei Resort some 30 kilometres off the Banket Harare Road and the cousntry's bread basket farms strewn around Chinhoyi.
 

Vision

Our vision is to be the world class centre of technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
 

mission

Our mission is to produce innovative graduates, create knowledge, enhance entrepreneurship and provide community service through quality teaching, training and technologically-oriented research.
 

CORE VALUES

Our core values are:

Integrity Excellence Entrepreneurship Dynamism Democracy Culture

 

CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LOGO

The Gold Cog

The gold cog is the physical representation of the University as an agent of change in the industry in the way in which it will produce a graduate who is technologically equipped with creativity and innovativeness. We believe therefore, that, the University will turn the wheels of the technology industry through its products (graduates). The cog also symbolizes the industrial and technological thrust of the University.
 

The Benzene Molecule

The benzene molecule is the representation of the body of knowledge referred to as "science": affirming the mandate of the University which is based on the instruction of Science and application of technology.
 

The Zimbabwe Bird

The Zimbabwe Bird is part of the University logo and is a national symbol that points to the "Zimbabweaness" of the institution. The incorporation of the Zimbabwe Bird in our Logo is indeed a reaffirmation of our allegiance to the nation's policies and actions. It also points out the national character of the Chinhoyi University of Technology, as a university which aims at solving the unique and specific challenges facing the whole nation.
 

The Blue Colour

The Blue Colour, which is subtle and unimposing, a universal symbol of knowledge, also representing the more dynamic side of life, which inspires people to be creative and innovative. This is in line with our vision of being the world class centre for technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
 

The Gold Colour

The Gold is a symbol of opulence and wealth generation. As our motto states we aim to produce graduates who are entrepreneurs and wealth creators.
 

The Motto

The philosophy of Chinhoyi University of Technology is coined in three words "Technology, Innovation and Wealth." Chinhoyi University of Technology's mandate is to specialize in the generation of technological knowledge systems that should inspire its products to become wealth creators through entrepreneurship and innovation.