by Gerrit Bester

Dr Schalk van Staden, lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), was conferred with a Doctor of Art and Design degree at TUT’s Spring graduation ceremony on 16 October. His doctoral research expands design knowledge by examining everyday design through a human-centred perspective, aligning with his commitment to user-centred design.

by Reatlegile Ratlagane

In a first for the Tshwane University of Technology’s Ga-Rankuwa Campus, it celebrated its inaugural Arbor Day in collaboration with the City of Tshwane on 10 October 2025. The event, themed “My Tree, My Oxygen. Plant Yours Today!”, highlighted the importance of environmental stewardship and encouraged participants to take personal responsibility for a greener future.

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Centre for Sustainable Development and Innovation at the Faculty of Management Sciences in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics and Finance and the Procurement Department the 2025 annual Tourism Compliance and Supplier Exhibition Day at the Pretoria Campus. Themed Tourism taxes and trades: driving sustainable growth and inclusive access, the event brought together various TUT suppliers and tourism stakeholders, while marking the importance of compliance in growing a sustainable tourism sector in the country.

by Kgothatso Monono

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) shone the spotlight on its brightest minds during the 2024 Top Achievers Awards Ceremony, held at the Capital Menlyn Maine in Pretoria recently. The prestigious event honoured students and staff who demonstrated exceptional academic performance, research innovation and teaching excellence within one of TUT’s most dynamic faculties.

by Gerrit Bester

Jeannette Ziady, lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts (Dance), Faculty of Arts and Design, won third place for her oral presentation at Biokinetics SA’s Life Through Movement International Conference, held in Umhlanga from 9 to 11 October. Her presentation drew on aspects of her doctoral studies.

By Kgothatso Monono

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of ICT celebrates third-year Information Technology student, Moeketsi Kema, for representing all three AWS Cloud Clubs in South Africa at the prestigious Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

By Kgothatso Monono

Students from the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology’s (FoICT) Department of Information Technology and Computer Science, showcased their skills at the IITPSA SIG Cyber Student Challenge, held on 29 September 2025 at the CSIR International Conference Centre in Pretoria.

by Willa de Ruyter Kaempffer

Joining forces during a powerful virtual dialogue, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the University of the Free State (UFS) sparked an insightful global conversation on the future of higher education. Together, the two institutions hosted the dialogue titled “Reimagining Education for a Sustainable Future: Global Approaches to the Sustainable Development Goals through Challenge-Based Education.”

By Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

Join us for a day of fun in the sun during the final leg of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) annual Fundraising Golf Day that will take place at the prestigious Woodhill Golf Estate and Country Club in Pretoria on Thursday, 13 November 2025. The first and highly successful 2025 leg was hosted in Mbombela earlier this year.

Research took centre stage at the Faculty of Management Sciences as scholars, supervisors and innovators gathered for the Faculty’s first-ever Postgraduate Research Symposium, themed “Empowering Research for Impact and Innovation.” The landmark event brought together Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctoral candidates who showcased their work through oral and poster presentations - creating a vibrant platform for academic exchange, collaboration and inspiration.

By Reatlegile Ratlagane

The Department of Accounting at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently hosted a Research Day for potential doctoral candidates, offering valuable guidance on how to approach and structure their academic research. Held early in September 2025, the session aimed to equip aspiring researchers with essential tools for academic excellence. Facilitator, Prof Christina Shuttleworth from the University of South Africa (UNISA), shared her insights into the craft of academic writing and the research process. Topics covered included:

By Kgothatso Monono

The Ga-Rankuwa Campus Multipurpose Hall buzzed with energy as innovation, collaboration and coding brilliance came alive during the 7th Annual Tshwane Varsity Hackathon (TVH). Hosted by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) in partnership with the City of Tshwane (CoT), Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) and Nelekat, the three-day event turned ideas into impact.