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December 2020
03
Dec
2020
New DVC, an astute scientist to captain the R&I ship
She is vibrant, well-respected and a trailblazer in research, innovation and the health sciences. With only a few a weeks into her job, Dr Papu-Zamxaka, the Tshwane University of Technology’s newly...
November 2020
26
Nov
2020
Policing student is a promising Maskandi artist
TUT students are multi-talented and one such example is Sphamandla Ndlozi (25), a Policing student, who is also an accomplished Maskandi artist.
25
Nov
2020
Growth in varsity sport and competitions inspires pioneering doctoral study
Hard work and dedication paid off for seasoned academic and popular Director of Sport and Recreation at the Tshwane University of Technology,...
20
Nov
2020
Problem skin opens up business opportunity for TUT student
A problem-prone skin and not being able to afford expensive beauty products and treatments have triggered Nosipho Mashele (19), a Tshwane University of Technology Retail and Business...
06
Nov
2020
Advancing into new ways of teaching and learning
Simplicity and quick access are the new and developing dimensions of teaching and learning, through the use of technology for lecturers and students.
04
Nov
2020
Master’s study culminates in poignant photographs of Pretoria
Almost three years ago, when Hein Grové, a lecturer at the Department of Visual Communication (Photography), commenced his Master’s degree studies documenting images of an...
02
Nov
2020
Young journalist turns setbacks into comebacks
Delny Mashudu Demana (23), a Tshwane University of Technology Journalism student who hails from Makhado (formerly known as Louis Trichardt), wanted to become a journalist since she was seven...
October 2020
30
Oct
2020
TUT among thirteen best universities in global rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) excellence has once again been recognised when the University made it into the 2021 Best Global Universities Rankings (BGUR). The University was ranked...
23
Oct
2020
Fixperts live TUT’s core value of caring
An inventive foursome from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Architecture and Industrial Design, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, has joined forces...
20
Oct
2020
Eleven doctors graduate at Humanities
The Tshwane University of Technology’s virtual graduation ceremony held on 14 October, saw a total of 11 doctors graduating from the Faculty of Humanities. During the Autumn...
20
Oct
2020
Arts boasts two new Doctorates
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts & Design conferred two D: Tech degrees during the Spring graduation ceremonies hosted virtually on 14 October. The one dissertation offers invaluable advice to South African fashion...
08
Oct
2020
TUT duo behind Somizi’s showstopper outfit
Two alumni students from the Department of Design Studies (Fashion Design) have been trending on social media during September for designing a spectacular outfit that SA Idols judge, Somizi...
08
Oct
2020
digiCommons embraces fresh ways of doing business at TUT
Often great ideas get lost in isolation. Therefore, the TUT digiCommons, a new, state of the art venue on the fourth floor, Building 21, Pretoria Campus, is a much needed initiative to look at fresh, and,...
08
Oct
2020
Riveting production puts gender-based-violence in the spotlight
Jeannette Ziady, lecturer at the Department of Performing Arts (Dance) and accomplished performing artist (dancer), added her skill to a thought-provoking film production, titled Dark Light,...
September 2020
22
Sep
2020
Innovative TUT app to help in COVID-19 response
Technology is proving to be a big help in keeping safe from being exposed to COVID-19 and Prof David Katerere, Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is doing just that...
August 2020
28
Aug
2020
Nasty C gives student drawings a thumbs-up
Lethabo Mashabela (20), a third-year Tshwane University of Technology Architecture student, has taken social media by storm with his drawings of Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo...
28
Aug
2020
A celebration of women photographers
Francki Burger, a part-time lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Visual Communication (Photography) and celebrated photographer, was part of a select group...
24
Aug
2020
TUT Vocal artists dominate international singing competition
Alumni and students of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts (Vocal Art) excelled at this year’s Amazwi Omzansi Africa National Singing Competition, bagging...
19
Aug
2020
Art heavyweights showcased in new book
The Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (SAAWK), literally South African Academy for Science and Arts, has launched a new book of its impressive art collection of foremost South African...
18
Aug
2020
TUT student’s artworks selected for prestigious exhibition
No fewer than three of the artworks of Eloise Schoeman, a Fine and Applied Arts student at the Tshwane University of Technology, were chosen for the 2020 Joburg Fringe, an independent art fair...
12
Aug
2020
Bravo Katleho!
Katleho Mokhoabane, an alumnus of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts (Vocal Art), has won the third prize in the Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP) competition which took place at the...
July 2020
31
Jul
2020
TUT art student presents business mogul with unique drawing
One of the country’s foremost businessmen is now the proud owner of the art of a Tshwane University of Technology Fine and Applied Arts student who recently presented him with a drawing of himself...
28
Jul
2020
TUT joins global sport integrity alliance
In a first for TUT, Dr Pam Serra, senior lecturer at the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management joined the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) University Network’s (SUN)...
16
Jul
2020
Alumna features in gripping new TV drama series
BET Africa (DStv 129) will air a gripping new local drama, titled ISONO (The Sin), from 27 July at 21:30. It stars Pretoria-born and raised rising star and TUT Musical Theatre Alumna, Mpule Matlhola (26)...
15
Jul
2020
A win cast in clay!
Faculty of Arts & Design students keep on making the University proud, even during lockdown. Clement Maenetja (23), a Fine & Studio Arts student who has just bagged the title of third overall winner of the 2020 #InnibosNationalCraftAwards...
03
Jul
2020
TUT Lecturer writes thought-provoking article on future of jewellery industry
We are living in interesting times and the Jewellery industry, such as many other sectors, needs to reinvent itself and adapt for the future, writes Dave...
June 2020
23
Jun
2020
Director of TUT Sport appointed to CATHSETA committee
Shadrack Nthangeni, Director of Sport and Recreation at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has been appointed to serve on the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport...
23
Jun
2020
TUT Enterprise Holdings launches digital student accommodation platform
A unique new digital platform, TRes (pronounced “tee-res”), to simplify student accommodation for TUT students and enable accommodation...
20
Jun
2020
TUT to host virtual graduations for class of 2019
The national COVID-19 lockdown that started on 27 March 2020, has changed the day-to-day normal for most of us. Along with the challenges, many new opportunities also arose. The Executive...
May 2020
14
May
2020
TUT not considering cancellation of exams
The University is aware of an article in a prominent national newspaper that created the impression that TUT is considering cancelling exams. However, Vice-Chancellor & Principal, Prof Lourens...
April 2020
28
Apr
2020
10MillionMasks: Tshwane textile designer creates and hands out free face masks
Pretoria - The day she was awarded the contract to design stage costumes for the Soweto Gospel Choir has to feature as one of the high points in the...
22
Apr
2020
TUT student shortlisted for innovative solutions to address COVID-19 Issues
A Tshwane University of Technology student, Denzil Bothma, 3rd year Industrial Design student, has been shortlisted for his innovative solutions...
22
Apr
2020
TUT donates Covid-19 face shields to local hospital
In response to the increasing need for personal protection equipment (PPE), due to outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, various entities at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) have...
17
Apr
2020
TUT survey to determine students’ online access progressing well
Two weeks into a TUT survey to determine students’ access to online facilities for study purposes, more than 25 000 students have already responded to the questionnaire. Preliminary...
16
Apr
2020
TUT expert heads up Gauteng facilities COVID-19 readiness testing
A team of researchers under the leadership of Prof Keolebogile Motaung, Chair Person of the Gauteng Provisional Health Research Committee (PHRC) and Assistant Dean of Research, Innovation and...
March 2020
31
Mar
2020
Technology station produces hand sanitisers to help TUT community stay safe
Staff and students at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Technology Station in Chemicals (TSC) at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus, in collaboration with...
09
Mar
2020
Motsepe Foundation honours top female scientist
The Motsepe Foundation has honoured Prof Shirley Keolebogile Motaung, Assistant Dean at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Science for her meaningful contributions and dedicated...
05
Mar
2020
Academic activities to resume at TUT
Academic activities for all students will resume on Friday, 6 March 2020. This follows the suspension of activities at the Pretoria (West), Arts and Arcadia campuses on 4 March, due to renewed student protest action.
February 2020
26
Feb
2020
TUT agreement with Security Watch Africa to benefit Africa
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Safety and Security Management at the Faculty of Humanities has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Security Watch Africa...
25
Feb
2020
TUT among top 300 in Emerging Economies University Rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has once again emerged as an academic leader and world-class contender in the 2020 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings...
21
Feb
2020
C4Me gives vision to the sightless
A deep compassion of seeing fellow blind students struggling and trying to find their way inside and outside of campus, spearheaded an innovation to guide the blind on their way. Four students from the Tshwane University of Technology’s...
19
Feb
2020
Book donation improves life in prison
For a second time, the Tshwane University of Technology’s eMalahleni Campus Library has donated a large number of books and journals to Paxton Correctional Services in eMalahleni following the weeding of the current stock in the library.
19
Feb
2020
Last chance to apply for Geomatics
Are you fascinated by the surface of the earth and the science surrounding it, then a career in Geomatics might be cut out just for you! This exiting career field should is not only a scarce skill profession with much need in South Africa...
11
Feb
2020
TUT’s Lebogang moves people with his voice
Lebogang Rampou (35), who is part of the Ga-Rankuwa Campus’ Moving Team, is a member of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) family whose talents extend much further than those...
06
Feb
2020
TUT launches new Polymer degree
Bachelor of Engineering: Materials Engineering in Polymer Technology degree opens new doors for industry and students
January 2020
22
Jan
2020
A new dawn for the Arts
2020 heralds in a new phase in the life of the Tshwane University of Technology’s former Faculty of the Arts with a new name, signature and Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) that is locally relevant and internationally competitive.
21
Jan
2020
TUT graduates show their mettle at international piano competition
Three Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Performing Arts (Music) graduate students are among an international group of young musicians that were handpicked to participate...
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