The Department of Nature Conservation at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) made a meaningful contribution to this year’s Arbor Day celebration at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Represented by Dr Cheryl Ogilvie, the University played a key role in highlighting how academic institutions can be a driving force in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices at community level.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Tshifiwa Thavhanyendza, a young and ambitious internal auditor, has made a significant impact in the field of internal auditing. Recently, the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) awarded Thavhanyedza the Young Internal Auditor of the Year, a testament to his hard work and dedication.

by Gerrit Bester

Following a rigorous vetting process, Prof Karendra Devroop, a Professor of Music in the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), has been nominated by two international Grammy members to serve as a Voting Member of the Grammys.

The Centre for Sustainable Development based at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, is hosting the International Adventure Tourism Conference, on behalf of the Adventure Tourism Research Association (ATRA), in Knysna from 9 - 11 September.

by Amogelang Aysha Ramatena

Mpumi Pule, a Mechanical Engineer and Certified Coach from Pretoria, has set her sights on making a lasting impact through her alma mater, the Tshwane University of Technology.

by Arnold Nkuna

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) partnered with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to host the Women in Media and Communication Speed Mentoring event. This initiative provided a unique platform for students from the Department of Integrated Communications and Journalism to engage directly with leading professionals in the industry, fostering opportunities for mentorship, networking, and personal growth.

by Kgothatso Monono

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Polokwane Campus recently celebrated its 2024 Academic Excellence Awards, highlighting exceptional achievements within the Department of Computer Science. The event, held at Tech 9, brought together students, faculty and families to honour academic excellence and future tech leaders.

by Lerato Motsisi

An ongoing partnership between the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Law, Safety and Security Management, Faculty of Humanities and the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), continues to bear fruit for students. This collaboration, rooted in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), manifests in various forms of support, including bursaries for postgraduate students. SASSETA’s recent visit to the faculty to distribute laptops, which will significantly aid these students in their studies, notably demonstrates this support. 

- VC’s remarks on 2024 TUT Music Idols

On this beautiful last day of the last month of the South African winter, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is proud to launch the TUT Music Idols Competition. This is a unique TUT programme which is exclusively aimed at unearthing; acknowledging; showcasing and unleashing the musical talent that resides among the TUT student body.

by Kgaugelo Selane

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has affirmed its commitment to advancing South Africa’s justice system through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD). The strategic partnership involving TUT’s Faculty of Humanities and the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, aims to create specialised training programmes and innovative research, which will position TUT at the forefront of legal education and justice reform in the country.

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Advancement and Partnerships Office (APO) has launched a dynamic and impactful initiative, the #Twentyfrom20 fundraising campaign, aimed at raising R1.2 million in support of three vital University projects: the Ndumo Community project in KZN; the ICT Intervarsity Hackathon Series; and the Grade R Centre of Excellence: Early Childhood Development, aimed at providing access to quality early childhood education for learners from disadvantaged communities.

Opening Remarks on Occasion of TUT Centres, Institutes, Technology Stations, Hubs and Incubators Symposium

by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal