by Michelle Hlengane

Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka, the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Engagement, recently hosted a delegation of leading Russian universities, led by Elena Tumavoka, Advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, along with colleagues from the Russian Embassy.

by Gerrit Bester

What fundamental questions should we consider when revising academic programmes? This was the central theme of a presentation titled "Critical Questions at the HEART of Curriculum Transformation," delivered by Prof Denise Zinn, the Programme Leader for USAf’s Women in Leadership Programme and a curriculum expert.

by Phumla Mkize and Phaphama Tshisikhawe

While advances in technology make it possible for women to start businesses, drive innovation and access global markets – digital literacy, access to devices and data sources, as well as funding remain a barrier for many to access opportunities.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), represented by Dr Shadrack Nthangeni, Executive Director of Student Affairs and Extracurricular Development (SAED), was counted among 20 other South African universities that participated in the 2025 Dream Conference held at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre in Philadelphia, USA, in February 2025.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is deeply saddened by the passing of renowned musician and esteemed alumnus, Yolanda ‘Yallunder’ Nyembezi, on Thursday, 13 March 2025.

by Thembeka Manetje

Prof Topside Mathonsi, HoD of the Information Technology Department at the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, recently spoke at the prestigious Third IEEE Wireless Africa Conference (WAC) 2025 hosted in Pretoria. His presentation, titled "Machine Learning-Based Crop Yield Prediction: Models and Applications," addressed one of the most pressing challenges of our time—global food insecurity—and highlighted how innovative technologies like machine learning (ML) can provide solutions.

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By Kgothatso Monono

The SENTECH Centre for Cybersecurity, a joint venture between SENTECH and the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) was officially unveiled at the Soshanguve Campus on 10 March 2025.

The Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is all set for its seventh TUT Arts Festival on the Arts Campus from 11 – 13 September 2025.

By Kgothatso Monono

Providing third-year students with a networking opportunity with industry professionals while gaining hands-on experience, an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, as well as enhancing their skill sets and preparing them for their future careers, were at the core of a Project Presentation session hosted for third years from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) recently.

by Arnold Nkuna

Elvis Malemela, a final-year IT student at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Soshanguve Campus, gives new meaning to what supporting students in need requires. The Turfloop born and bred young man’s passion for finding solutions to real-world problems has resulted in the establishment of an organisation, ARIFARANE, a student initiative that is rapidly becoming a lifeline for many on campus.

by Phumla Mkize

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to democratise learning for girls and women, particularly in underserved communities and in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. These were the words of Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka , the Tshwane University of Technology’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement, to a gathering at the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) currently underway at the UN Headquarters in New York, in the USA.