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SUMMARY:Honours Pecha Kucha & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Honours Pecha Kucha & Exhibition \nThe Honours ‘Pecha Kucha Presentation & Exhibition’ event invites you to gain an overview of the research topics the Honours students are exploring this year. As part of the ‘Pecha Kucha’ presentation\, each student will provide a basic overview of their research topic\, adhering to the Pecha Kucha format\, which is based on 20 slides x 20 seconds. The presentation is also supported by an exhibition featuring some of the students’ practical ‘trial and error’ explorations that are guided by their developing research.
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/honours-pecha-kucha-exhibition/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Centurion Events
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SUMMARY:Build-A-Bot Workshops
DESCRIPTION:– OW STUDENTS & STAFF ONLY – \nWork in teams to build your own battle-ready fighting robot from the ground up. Design\, assemble\, and test your machine – learn about motors\, microcontrollers and weapon mechanics to create a bot with an appetite for destruction. These robots will take the centre-stage at our Microfighters event day on 2 October. Beginners welcome! \nBOOK YOUR SPOT: tr.ee/microfighters
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/build-a-bot-workshops/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Character Smashdown
DESCRIPTION:– PUBLIC EVENT –\nSmack down the opposition with our Character Smashdown Writing & Acting Workshops. Bring your audacity and bravado to craft unique character scripts and performances for the epic battle that awaits. Step into the ring and prepare for the ultimate Character Smashdown! \nIn this three-part workshop series we will develop personas to warm the crowd and perform at the Microfighters event day on 3 October. \nBOOK YOUR SPOT: tr.ee/microfighters \nPresented by Loraine Beaton\, Anzel Larkins and Ilana Cilliers
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/character-smashdown/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260724T180000
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SUMMARY:Creative Technologies Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:The CT Hackathon is an annual event hosted for all students in the Creative Technologies faculty.\nMultidisciplinary teams collaborate to conceptualise\, design\, program\, and fabricate an interactive project.\nTHEME 2026: ARG – Alternate Reality Games’\nThis year\, we’re bringing board games to life.
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/creative-technologies-hackathon/
LOCATION:CENTURION & STELLENBOSCH CAMPUS\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Centurion Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260731T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T050605
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SUMMARY:Build-A-Bot Workshops
DESCRIPTION:– OW STUDENTS & STAFF ONLY – \nWork in teams to build your own battle-ready fighting robot from the ground up. Design\, assemble\, and test your machine – learn about motors\, microcontrollers and weapon mechanics to create a bot with an appetite for destruction. These robots will take the centre-stage at our Microfighters event day on 2 October. Beginners welcome! \nBOOK YOUR SPOT: tr.ee/microfighters
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/build-a-bot-workshops/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Centurion Events,Supplementary Programme,Workshops,Microfighters Series
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SUMMARY:Character Smashdown
DESCRIPTION:– PUBLIC EVENT –\nSmack down the opposition with our Character Smashdown Writing & Acting Workshops. Bring your audacity and bravado to craft unique character scripts and performances for the epic battle that awaits. Step into the ring and prepare for the ultimate Character Smashdown! \nIn this three-part workshop series we will develop personas to warm the crowd and perform at the Microfighters event day on 3 October. \nBOOK YOUR SPOT: tr.ee/microfighters \nPresented by Loraine Beaton\, Anzel Larkins and Ilana Cilliers
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/character-smashdown/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Centurion Events,Microfighters Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260807T090000
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SUMMARY:Lo-Fi Sci-Fi: Micro Video and Sound Workshops
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – BEGINNERS WELCOME \nWork in teams to shoot mini Sweded-styled clips of the Microfighters battle robots.\nPresented by Dan Roberts and Karabo Hlangwane \n  \n 
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/lo-fi-sci-fi-micro-video-and-sound-workshops/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Centurion Events,Microfighters Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260814T090000
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SUMMARY:Career Expo - Where Creativity Meets Code
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”117380″]The Open Window Career Expo brings together students\, industry leaders\, and creative professionals for a day of bold conversation about the future of creative careers. \nOPEN TO ALL OW STUDENTS & ALUMNI\nExpect expert panels on AI and creativity\, discipline-specific talks across all four schools\, speed mentorship with Open Window alumni\, an industry exhibition\, and a student-led after party to close it all out. \nWelcome to your launch pad into the future of work. \nINDUSTRY PARTNERS & ALUMNI\nWe are on the lookout for industry guests to take part in the Expo at both Centurion and Stellenbosch campuses. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in participating. \nOur final programme will include a selection of applications in order to cater evenly to each discipline. We will notify applicants of the final selection by early July. \n  \nSTELLENBOSCH CAMPUS \nPlease note that this event will happen on Stellenbosch campus from 11am till 1pm. The event on the Stellenbosch campus will feature leading industry professionals who will share honest insights into the opportunities\, challenges and emerging trends shaping the creative industries. \nHear directly from experts across our four major disciplines: \n\nFilm Arts\nCommunication Design\nCreative Technologies\nGame Development & Animation\n\nTogether\, they’ll explore: \n\nEmployment opportunities and career pathways\nFuture industry trends\nThe skills that will actually get you hired\nHow AI and emerging technologies are reshaping creative careers\nWhat they wish every film\, design\, tech and animation graduate knew before entering the industry\n\nIndustry speakers to be announced.  \nWhether you’re planning your first internship\, preparing to graduate\, or simply curious about where your degree can take you\, this is your chance to hear directly from the people working in the industries you’re aiming to join. \nAll students and parents are welcome. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fopenwindowspecialistspaces.as.me%2Fcareer-expo-2026|target:_blank” uncode_shortcode_id=”612371″]STUDENTS & ALUMNI – BOOK YOUR SPOT[/vc_button][vc_button border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FSwiD8tjMghCaa1m4A|target:_blank” uncode_shortcode_id=”713851″]INDUSTRY – APPLY TO TAKE PART[/vc_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/career-expo-where-creativity-meets-code/
LOCATION:CENTURION & STELLENBOSCH CAMPUS\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Stellenbosch Events,Centurion Events,Supplementary Programme
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T050605
CREATED:20260413T092446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T110947Z
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SUMMARY:Prop Culture - Set & Prop Design Workshops
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL – BOOK YOUR SPOT \nJoin our hands-on Set & Prop Design & Building Workshop series and help build the battle arena and props for our Microfighters event! Collaborate\, craft\, and construct a full-fledged combat set from the ground up. Open to all! \nNO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! \nBOOK YOUR SPOT
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/prop-culture-set-prop-design-workshops/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Centurion Events,Open Window
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SUMMARY:Character Smashdown
DESCRIPTION:– PUBLIC EVENT –\nSmack down the opposition with our Character Smashdown Writing & Acting Workshops. Bring your audacity and bravado to craft unique character scripts and performances for the epic battle that awaits. Step into the ring and prepare for the ultimate Character Smashdown! \nIn this three-part workshop series we will develop personas to warm the crowd and perform at the Microfighters event day on 3 October. \nBOOK YOUR SPOT: tr.ee/microfighters \nPresented by Loraine Beaton\, Anzel Larkins and Ilana Cilliers
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/character-smashdown/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Centurion Events,Microfighters Series
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SUMMARY:Lo-Fi Sci-Fi: Micro Video and Sound Workshops
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – BEGINNERS WELCOME \nWork in teams to shoot mini Sweded-styled clips of the Microfighters battle robots.\nPresented by Dan Roberts and Karabo Hlangwane \n  \n 
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/lo-fi-sci-fi-micro-video-and-sound-workshops/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Centurion Events,Microfighters Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T180000
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SUMMARY:Microfighters Battle Day
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nWe’re proud to announce the culmination of our Microfighters series. This final event is a celebration of the diverse talents our attendees have sharpened all year long. It’s more than a battle\, it’s a full-scale production featuring original acting performances\, digital media\, and hand-crafted set designs\, all centered around our signature battle bots. \nWitness the intersection of art\, technology and community. You don’t want to miss the final showdown!
URL:https://www.openwindow.co.za/owevent/microfighters-battle-day/
LOCATION:CENTURION Campus\, Open Window\, 1297 John Vorster Dr\, Southdowns\, Centurion\, Gauteng\, 0062\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Centurion Events,Supplementary Programme,Microfighters Series
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