VC Welcome Remarks at the AI Seminar hosted by the TUT AI Hub on 4 March 2025

It was a beautiful if also historical moment, when on the 24th of March 2023, in partnership with the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies and the University of Johannesburg, the TUT Hub of the AI Institute of South Africa was launched. That occasion was witnessed by more than a hundred people and a few robots and drones, with algorithms lurking in the background. 

by Phumla Mkize

Students were treated to a masterclass in creative and business skills when Italy’s architect, sculptor and product designer Matteo Cibic gave a talk at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) as part of Italian Design Day 2025 festivities.

by Phumla Mkize

The winners of the SA Student Design Competition were announced at a special event held at the Tshwane University of Technology as part of Italian Design Day 2025 celebrations.

What happens when an artist known for her bold, textural work meets the unexpected medium of … butterspread?

More than 200 underprivileged learners in Soshanguve started the school year on a brighter note thanks to TUT FM 96.2 and its partners, Baggio Events, Botshilu Private Hospital and Old Mutual. The group donated 220 pairs of school shoes to learners from Tsaroga Phoka Primary, Padisago Primary and Ubuhlebezwe Primary, ensuring that they have proper footwear as they pursue their education.

by Phumla Mkize

Researchers and industry leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) are gathered in Pretoria, South Africa to showcase the opportunities that exist through technology to solve societal challenges. 

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Globally, one in three women will experience violence in her lifetime. Many men and children suffer too, their stories hidden behind closed doors. Lorraine Khoza, a dedicated Gender Specialist and TUT graduate who experienced GBV just days after arriving in Pretoria to study at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Ga-Rankuwa Campus, has dedicated her life to fighting this battle following her experience.

by Kgothatso Monono

Andry Phasha, a leading third year Information Technology (IT) student has been selected as a finalist for the Regional Exam – Network Track in the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition. The competition that attracts top talent from across the globe, is designed to test and enhance students’ skills in fields such as networking, cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

by Thembeka Manetje

In an era driven by digital transformation, the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) has partnered with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2020 to address significant challenges in the skills, education and training sector. Spearheaded by Prof Pius Owolawi, the current MICT SETA 4IR Research Chair holder and Assistant Dean for Industry Liaison, Special Projects and Work Integrated Learning at TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), this collaboration is shaping the future of how learners, institutions, and organisations interact in the skills development landscape.

by Kgaugelo Selane

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment recently had the honour to host one of the most significant events in the field of power engineering. The 33rd Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC 2025), saw a convergence of academics, professionals and students, all united in their mission to share innovative ideas, and push the boundaries of research in power engineering.

by Prof Mandla Msimanga

Contemporary research suggests a strong causal link between increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and extreme weather events around the globe. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane trap heat that is reflected off the Earth’s surface from the sun. Whilst the bulk of CO2 emissions are from natural sources like plant and animal respiration, and the oceans, man-made sources like the burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil now have an increasingly disruptive effect on the natural CO2 ecosystem. Changes in weather patterns, quite extreme at times – are a direct result of global warming. The fact that there is an urgent need to shift from traditional fossil fuel energy sources to cleaner sources of energy is clearly undeniable.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) celebrated excellence in health sciences at its 11th annual Scientific Merit Awards, honouring outstanding researchers who have made significant contributions to the field. This year, a new category, the Research Capacity Development and Transformation Award, was introduced to acknowledge scientists dedicated to capacity building and transformation in health research across South Africa.