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September 2023
27Sep2023

SA gets own Centre of Excellence in Smart Manufacturing

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) in partnership with Swansea University hosted a research symposium, "Graph Neural Networks: An Artificial Intelligence Tool from Knowledge Management in Industry to Simulating...
27Sep2023

FoICT Alumni Chapter pledges support for key University ventures

Graduates from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) are gearing up to make a quantifiable impact in the lives of the students.
26Sep2023

TUT and industry partners receive R14.9 million in fight against Malaria

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment's Polymer Technology Division at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with the biotechnology company, African Applied Chemical (AAC), based in Pretoria, as well as the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have...
26Sep2023

Students to represent TUT at Future Leaders Challenge

Four students, two from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Hospitality Management and two from the Department of Tourism Management will participate at the annual Middle East and Africa Future Leaders Challenge, taking place in Dubai from 23 to 26 January 2024. The event will be...
22Sep2023

Hackathon champions share their winning journey

Creating a winning hackathon team involves a mix of skills and collaboration. Ideally, a well-rounded team as well. The participating teams had to conceptualise the outcomes during the Hackathon that spanned three days and two nights and on 15 September 2023, the top three winners were announced at TVH...
22Sep2023

TUT Staff member joins Council of Event Professionals Board

Dr Lisa Welthagen, lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management, has been appointed to the Board of the Council of Event Professionals Africa (CEPA) for a two-year period. She is also currently the Vice-Chair of the Event Safety Council (ESC) that works closely with...
22Sep2023

Alumni chapter offers support network to Humanities graduates

The Faculty of Humanities invited its alumni back for the official launch of the Faculty Alumni Chapter on 8 September 2023. More than 150 graduates from various fields, including journalism, law, teaching, public relations, Government, and the SA Police Services, attended the event. The Chapter aims to advance the...
21Sep2023

Documentary is a fitting tribute to Sam Nzima’s life

Life Through His Lens, a 90-minute documentary film about the life of accomplished photojournalist and TUT Honorary Doctor, Sam Nzima, will be previewed during a special screening hosted as part of the TUT Arts Festival on 26 September.
20Sep2023

VC’s Research and Innovation seminar brings to the fore growing challenges with misinformation

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted the 31st Vice Chancellor’s Prestigious Research and Innovation Seminar at the Prestige Auditorium - Pretoria Campus, on 6 September 2023. The seminar’s central focus was on the growing problem of social media...
20Sep2023

FEBE hosts world renowned scientists at research seminar

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) hosted two world renowned and prominent scientists, Prof Ranganayakulu Chennu from India’s Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) and Prof Baoming Chen from China’s Shandong Jianzhu University, during...
20Sep2023

The trouble with South Africa – According to Prof Malegapuru Makgoba

Exasperated with the coup d’états that characterised the first two decades of Nigerian democracy, the celebrated writer Chinua Achebe penned an angry little book in 1983, ‘The Trouble with Nigeria’. The first paragraph of that book is unforgettable: “The trouble...
19Sep2023

Forum unpacks challenges and opportunities in tourism sector

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management in collaboration with Proudly South Africa, hosted a Youth in Tourism Forum, in celebration of Tourism Month, during which a panel of tourism experts unpacked and discussed the importance of the sector for the...
19Sep2023

Fashion with a heart

Sustainability is critical in the fashion industry because it is one of the world's top polluters, with severe environmental and social consequences. Asithandile Zixesha (31), a Fashion Design student pursuing his Master’s degree at the Department of Design Studies, Faculty of Arts and Design, is acutely aware of this reality and will showcase his collection of...
18Sep2023

Request a ride with Owen’s app

Owen Lekala, an Information Technology (Software Development) student at the Tshwane University of Technology’s eMalahleni Campus, developed a handy app called the HIKE App that connects users with drivers. By using the app on their smartphones, downloadable from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, users can request rides...
18Sep2023

New book on SA film industry launched at TUT

It is fitting that a book that serves as a history and critique of South Africa's film industry is launched right on the doorstep where a new generation of filmmakers are trained.
18Sep2023

TUT to establish memorandum of understanding with nuclear regulator

The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), will embark on an exciting journey of collaboration and knowledge exchange with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA). At the beginning of September 2023...
14Sep2023

FEBE Schools Competition Day provides learners with hands-on engineering experience

More than 250 high school learners participated in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities during the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) Schools Competition Day, welcoming the...
14Sep2023

Without the privilege of sight, Calvin launches his third book

Calvin Mogajane (24), a blind Language Practice student at the Department of Applied Languages at the Soshanguve South campus, launched his third book, titled Strong Woman, at the campus on 12 September. The book honours the role of mothers and reminds people to be more appreciative towards those who...
13Sep2023

TUT appoints new Human Resources Director

Ms Canny Skosana, a seasoned human resources executive with almost two decades of experience in the environment, assumed the duties as Director of Recruitment and Benefits Administration at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) from the beginning of August 2023.
13Sep2023

FoICT annual hackathon provides innovation playground for students

Kicking Spring off on a high note, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) hosted its 5th annual Tshwane Varsity Hackathon from 1 to 3 September. This ever-popular series of hackathons that provides an innovation playground for students, form...
13Sep2023

TUT dance lecturer obtains doctorate

Committed Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) academic and consummate performing artist Nicola Haskins obtained the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Pretoria on 5 September. Dr Haskins, who is a lecturer in the Dance stream of the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, shares her journey towards...
12Sep2023

Emerging technologies in spotlight at FoICT Research Day

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) represents a new era for technological advancement that is changing the world. The 4IR is driven by these technologies, in fact, the future of work is powered by the Information and Communication industry. As a result, the Faculty of Information...
12Sep2023

Khon Kean Business School delegation visits TUT

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Management Sciences hosted a high-level delegation from Khon Kean Business School on 4 and 5 September 2023. Led by the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Prof Pensri Jaroenwanit, the delegation also comprised...
12Sep2023

Alumni and students raise the TUT flag high at top art competition

Six Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) alumni students and four current students made TUT proud at this year's Sasol New Signatures Art Competition. Between the ten, there is a merit award winner and nine finalists who were recognised during a well-oiled award ceremony hosted at the Pretoria Art...
11Sep2023

More than half of TUT students participate in SRC elections

More than half of the students at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) participated in the 2023/2024 Student Representative Council (SRC) elections, which took place online from 4 to 6 September 2023. Six structures contested for 7 seats on the Institutional SRC (ISRC).
11Sep2023

Doctoral study contributes to preservation of indigenous cultural practices

As South Africans celebrate the country’s rich heritage in September during Heritage Month, a TUT staff member has just completed an interesting Doctoral study about Tshikona, a performance of Vhavenḓa’s songs that is performed through the existence of its...
08Sep2023

The NPC Congratulates DHET on launch of National Plan for Post-School Education and Training

Speaking in his capacity as Deputy Chairperson of the NPC, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke congratulated the DHET on occasion of the launch and public release of national plan for Post-School Education and Training (PSET). He called it “a giant step towards the maturation of our...
08Sep2023

University sign MoU to support women empowerment in agriculture

Concluding Women’s Month on a high note, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), represented by Professor Ben van Wyk, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Women Leading Change Africa (WWLCA) the Pretoria...
07Sep2023

Work 4.1 summit acquaints ICT students with shaping the future workforce with technology

Adanian Labs, in collaboration with Adapt IT, extended a special invitation to the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology to attend a work 4.1 summit, Shaping the Future Workforce with Technology, at Adapt IT...
07Sep2023

Gauteng Film Commission executive inspires next generation of women leaders

Offering networking opportunities and ensuring women succeed beyond the MBA programme, the Tshwane School for Business and Society (TSB) hosted an empowerment session with renowned business leader and CEO of the Gauteng Film Commission...
07Sep2023

TUT’s Centre of Environmental Health leverages strong customer base

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Centre of Environmental Health has been applauded for having a strong customer base, which includes the Johannesburg Metropolitan City, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, National Department of...
06Sep2023

FoICT and Mapenane School of Specialisation aim for gold in coding and robotics

The Department of Basic Education started a process some six years ago for coding and robotics to be adopted as a subject across the board by 2025. Mapenane School of Specialisation has been identified as one of the schools to launch this project. The...
06Sep2023

TUT's Institute for the Future of Work and UAE Embassy discuss collaboration

Exploring possible areas of collaboration, the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mahash Saeed Alhameli, and the UAE Economic Advisor Jacob Ssali, in August 2023
06Sep2023

Arts Postdoctoral fellow receives prestigious visiting scholarship

Dr Kgomotso Moshugi, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design, recently received a prestigious two-month visiting scholarship from 22 July – 30 September 2023, at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS).
06Sep2023

Moving the TUT Arts Festival from good to great

There is excitement in the air on the Arts Campus of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) as staff and students are gearing up for the annual TUT Arts Festival from 26 to 28 September.
05Sep2023

TUT and Haaga-Helia honour mentors for hard work and dedication

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Haaga-Helia University of Applied Science recently honoured and celebrated mentors who contributed to the success of a mutually beneficial mentorship programme hosted at both universities.
05Sep2023

MoU with Henan Polytechnic University strengthens TUT’s international ties

Bilateral institutional engagements between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Henan Polytechnic University, China since 2022, has just resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
04Sep2023

Pioneering alum is City Power’s youngest Chief Engineer

Palma Maluleke (29), alum of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, as well as trailblazing Chief Engineer at City Power, is slowly emerging as a beacon of innovation and leadership in sustainable energy.
04Sep2023

Dialogue inspires conversations on equity, diversity and inclusion

“Women can become instrumental in innovation to produce change in a world where sustainable development requires profound transformation in thinking, in economic and social structures and in consumption and production patterns.”
04Sep2023

Department of Chemistry hosts Annual Eskom Expo for Young Scientists

Enthusiastic young scientists seized the opportunity to exhibit their remarkable scientific and innovative research projects at this year’s regional Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, Northern Gauteng region, hosted...
04Sep2023

New Hospitality Management Alumni Chapter ready to help prepare future-ready graduates

More than 80 Alumni from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Hospitality Management returned to their alma mater for the official launch of a Special Alumni Chapter on 25 August 2023 ...
01Sep2023

Ga-Rankuwa men unite against GBV

Male employees at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus unite against GBV and showed their support towards women and their standing against GBV with a well-known female custom, by covering their heads with a “Doek on Fleek”. “With this initiative we wish to make a robust statement that not all men are abusers...
01Sep2023

TUT and GCIS’s Women in Media and Communication dialogue empowers voices

A thought-provoking Women in Media and Communication panel discussion in commemoration of Women's Month, shed light on challenges faced by women in the media and communication industry...
01Sep2023

TUT Ladies team Head Coach speaks on gender equality in sport

We caught up with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Ladies’ Team Head Coach, Christina Kutumela who shared her thoughts on the promotion of women’s football and the University’s historic partnership with SuperSport United.
August 2023
31Aug2023

TUT and CSIR Cannabis Hub offers entrepreneurs economic opportunities

Economic opportunities are opening-up for entrepreneurs as the Cannabis Research Hub (CRH) established by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provides support for the country’s...
31Aug2023

An interesting twist on world-famous opera

In a first, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts (Opera) contemporised the setting of one of the world’s most popular operas to make it more accessible to a young modern audience and draw some attention to some historical facts in the City of Tshwane.
31Aug2023

Empowering “Girls in Tech”, a celebration of Women’s Month

Girls from the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Soshanguve, eMalahleni and Polokwane campuses enrolled at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), participated in a “Girls in Tech” empowerment session in celebration of Women’s Month.
30Aug2023

TUT Disability Unit benchmarks services with Tshwane North TVET College

In response to Government’s call to Higher Education Institutions to collaborate more with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Disability Unit hosted a benchmarking event at TUT’s Pretoria...
29Aug2023

Expo opens window on world of work for emerging TUT student talent

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Cooperative Education hosted a recent career Expo for students studying at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), and the Faculty of Humanities at TUT's Soshanguve South Campus to meet future employers, learn more about...
29Aug2023

Motlhabane, inspiring young men to become nation builders

Become one of the Men Building a Nation was the powerful message to about 400 male students from the Tshwane University of Technology attending the annual Motlhabane Men Empowerment Seminar. Hosted by the Directorate of Student Governance and Leadership Development (SGLD), this is a seminar for..
25Aug2023

Dance productions will entertain, enthral and educate

The Dance programme of the Department of Performing Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design is proud to present several productions and exhibitions that will showcase the versatility and quality of its current generation of dancers, choreographers and educators during...
24Aug2023

FEBE launches FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition season

For the past 15 years, The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) has managed the South African branch of the FIRST LEGO League (FLL). On 5 August, schoolchildren celebrated the launch of the 2023 Robotics competition season, themed Masterpiece, at...
24Aug2023

Student’s book provides guide to navigating tertiary life

On their journey to acquire tertiary qualifications, students face many challenges. This has have prompted Ntokozo Mthethwa, an Advanced Diploma: Operations Management student from the Faculty of Management Sciences, to write a book that offers valuable advice on ways to ease the journey and...
23Aug2023

SARAO visit explores potential collaboration with TUT

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory recently visited the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) to explore potential collaboration and funding opportunities for students. The delegation was hosted by Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement, Dr Vathiswa...
23Aug2023

NRF celebrates female TUT researcher during Women’s Month

The National Research Foundation has identified and selected one of our own, Dr Portia Pearl Siyanda Sifolo, as an outstanding South African female researcher who have made remarkable contributions for the betterment of humanity. The NRF annually identifies and recognises several female researchers in...
22Aug2023

Showcase presents valuable learning opportunity for students

Postgraduate Diploma students from the Department of Performing Arts (Theatre Arts and Performance) will showcase their expertise in their elective disciplines during the Department’s Postgraduate Showcase from 30 August to 2 September.
22Aug2023

FEBE Dean spearheads Smart Manufacturing and Product Development Project

Dr Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Executive Dean at the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), together with Swansea University’s Mechanical Engineering Professor, Rajesh Ransing, recently met with delegates from the Royal Academy of Engineering in the...
21Aug2023

Academic achievement celebrated at FoICT’s inaugural Top Achievers Awards

In a first for the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology hard-working and dedicated students, were honoured and celebrated at the inaugural annual Top Achievers Awards.
21Aug2023

Music students learn from the very best

To be the best, one must learn from the best. That’s exactly what students from the Department of Performing Arts (Music) did the last couple of weeks when three international musicians visited their shores at the Faculty of Arts and Design.
18Aug2023

TUT shines through partnerships with German universities

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) enjoys rising institutional visibility, broadened global engagement and a growing pool of enduring strategic partnerships and collaboration, which is clear from the number of sealed strategic agreements with the Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, ...
18Aug2023

TUT establishes team to advance hydrogen energy research and innovation

The role universities across South Africa can play in building and securing a hydrogen economy, is often understated. Fundamental research and partnerships between universities and the private sector enable the innovation required to reduce CO2 emissio...
18Aug2023

TUT law students celebrate Women’s month with Pretoria High Court

The Office of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and the Gauteng Division of the High Court hosted female law students from Tshwane University of Technology in commemoration of Women’s month. Students sat in on a live court in session, listened to motivational speeches from judges and a briefing about the duties of...
17Aug2023

TUT and UJ postdoctoral fellowship programme takes off successfully

Eight Postdoctoral Research Fellows (PDRF) who have already embarked on their work, have successfully been recruited thanks to an ongoing Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme led by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
17Aug2023

Women warriors to host holistic wellness day

A group of five female academics from diverse environments at the University subscribe to the notion that genuine care reflects in actions, not just thoughts, and often beyond the walls of lecture halls. The group, aptly called the Haaga-Helia Warriors, will host a holistic wellness day for staff and students...
16Aug2023

VC’s Book of the Month : Lebogang Maile’s “Never Too Young to Lead: A Call for Youth To Rise”

This book is a story of love, the love of a man for his country and his remarkable faith in young people. It is a book written by a son in memory of his first and most important role model and political conscientizer, his own mother, Evelyn Sophie Maile: shop steward,...
16Aug2023

TUT and AgriSETA Expo aims to combat youth unemployment

The Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) participated in a recent career summit held at Gamalakhe Township, Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal, to inform and empower some 1 400 learners in making better informed career choices.
15Aug2023

Faculty explores pathways toward ensuring equity

This month, as South Africans commemorate the 1956 march of some 20 000 women to the Union Building in Pretoria to petition against the country's pass laws, there is a platform on the threshold of this iconic building to honour women (especially women in the arts) 67 years later.
15Aug2023

Girls in Tech scoop first prize at GirlCode hackathon

Two Postgraduate Diploma students, Thembelihle Mnube and Andiswa Mkhonto, from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology scooped the first prize at the 2023 GirlCode hackathon.
15Aug2023

TUT, University of Mpumalanga launch Artificial Intelligence Hackathon

On 27 July 2023, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) together with the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) launched the Mpumalanga Artificial Intelligence (AI) Student Hackathon (MAISH), a first-of-its-kind competition in the province.
14Aug2023

TUT athletes shine at World University Games in Chengdu, China

Off 194 athletes who constituted the South African team which participated in the 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) games, which were held in Chengdu, China from 28 July - 8 August 2023, eleven came from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Typically, the athletes from the people’s university...
08Aug2023

Haaga-Helia outreach programme adds to National Science Week

Following a collaborative effort between future Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences graduates from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), learners in the remote Lefiso Village in Mpumalanga are now better equipped to make an informed choice...
08Aug2023

Golden Key Society honours new TUT members

The Golden Key International Society hosted a new member recognition ceremony for the TUT Chapter at the Prestige Auditorium on 21 July. Golden Key Society, founded in the USA over 30 years ago, is one of the world’s largest academic honour societies and membership of the Chapters is by invitation only.
08Aug2023

New Assistant Dean appointed at Faculty of Management Sciences

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Management Sciences has just appointed Prof Ndivhuwo Tshipala, HoD of Tourism Management, as Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning at the Faculty of Management Sciences, effective from 1 August 2023.
07Aug2023

Become the change factor in creating inclusive workspaces!

TUT’s Women in Leadership Forum, in collaboration with Prof Ben van Wyk, DVC: Teaching, Learning and Technology, on 1 August celebrated the annual Women’s Day by hosting a special seminar focused on creating Inclusive Workspaces. Delivering the opening address on behalf of Prof van Wyk, Prof...
07Aug2023

TUT Vikings Head Coach joins Blue Bulls rugby

TUT Rugby Head Coach, Kennedy Tsimba, is one of the new coaches joining Jake White at the Vodacom Blue Bulls Rugby team.
07Aug2023

Great leadership opportunity abroad awaits Film student

Excitement is mounting for George Temba (25), a third-year Motion Picture Production student at the Faculty of Arts and Design, who will be traveling to the United Kingdom later this year for a three-week all-expenses paid trip of England and Scotland as TUT’s Abe Bailey Travel Bursar for 2023. What adds to the suspense...
07Aug2023

Arts lecturer receives international recognition for her work

Shortly before Women’s Day, one of the Faculty of Arts and Design’s foremost staff members, Dr Refiloe Lepere, lecturer at the Department of Performing Arts, has been recognised with the esteemed Artist | Scholar | Activist (ASA) Award for her exceptional achievements within the cross-disciplinary field of...
05Aug2023

Prof Maluleke leads NPC delegation to Meet President Ramaphosa

Earlier this week the Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, in his capacity as the Deputy Chair of the National Planning Commission (NPC), together with Honourable Minister Maropene Ramokgopa, who is both the Chairperson of the NPC and the Minister of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, led a...
04Aug2023

TUT and DCDT host BRICS Institute for Future Networks SA Chapter

This week, the Tshwane University of Technology's Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) in partnership with the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies (DCDT) hosted the BRICS Institute for Future Networks South Africa Chapter (BIFNS) in Cape Town.
02Aug2023

Lecturer and alum join forces for Stellenbosch exhibition

SPROUT / ONTKIEM is set to open in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 5 August at the Ilse Schermers Art Gallery, featuring the collaborative works of acclaimed glassblower, Martli Jansen van Rensburg, and versatile mixed media sculptor, Izette Roos. Martli is a lecturer at TUT’s Department of Fine and Studio Arts...
01Aug2023

A once-in-a lifetime opportunity for glass lecturers and students

The TUT Glass Studio was invited to attend the first Sustainable Future Youth Conference at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, Washington State, from 25 June to 1 July. Attending a workshop at the Pilchuck Glass School is many a glass artist’s dream.
July 2023
31Jul2023

TUT gears up to ignite curiosity and innovation at Science Week

The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is gearing up for an exhilarating week of exploration and learning during the highly anticipated annual Science Week. Promising to be a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge advancements and educational outreach initiatives, this year's...
28Jul2023

FoICT and partners celebrate Mandela Day with Soshanguve learners

Three Faculties from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), namely the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), as well as the Faculty of Science collaborated with industry partners...
27Jul2023

SASEE conference encourages academics to strike balance between humanity and technology

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), in partnership with the South African Society for Engineering Education (SASEE), hosted the 6th Biennial Conference at Glenburn Lodge in Muldersdrift from 11 – 13 July.
27Jul2023

OP-ED: Can the adoption of South African Sign Language unify its people?

On 19 June 2023, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, finally signed the South African Language Bill on an occasion at the Union Building in Pretoria. The signing of this bill was anticipated by many for some time now, mainly because it addresses the gap created...
26Jul2023

TUT and SuperSport United FC form historic partnership

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce the exciting partnership with the SuperSport United in the birth of a ladies’ team called TUT Matsatsantsa ladies Football Club.
24Jul2023

High five for TUT Arts Festival

In anticipation of the fifth TUT Arts Festival, the Faculty of Arts and Design is a hive of activity, with this milestone deserving of a high five. The Festival’s theme this year is ARTIVISM, a portmanteau of the words “arts” and “activism” and it will take place on the Arts Campus from 26 – 28 September.
24Jul2023

TUT Alum appointed to head Tshwane FM 93.6

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has appointed Tebogo Jacko Magubane, Alum from the Faculty of Economics and Finance and a trailblazer in broadcast media with more than 20 years’ experience, to lead Tshwane FM 93.6 as Station Manager. His appointment became effective from 1 July 2023.
21Jul2023

TUT and partners launch AI industry association

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and AI Media, together with other founding partners, recently launched a new industry body, the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) focused on promoting the advancement of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa.
21Jul2023

TUT scoops eight trophies at HEIPA FEST

Students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) scooped eight trophies during the 2023 Higher Education Institutions Performing Arts Festival (HEIPA FEST), an extravaganza of arts performances and student empowerment programs in drama, choral music, debate and poetry for institutions of higher...
20Jul2023

TUT confers certificates to Gauteng farmers and military veterans

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Science in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) will today confer nine hundred (900) certificates to farmers and military veterans in the Gauteng province. These candidates successfully completed the...
18Jul2023

TUT Alum appointed as City of Tshwane’s youngest MMC

Some may question the value of leadership roles while studying, such as being a class rep in your first year, but 25-year-old TUT Baccalaureus Educationis Alum, Ziyanda Zwane’s story will open the eyes of many. Four months ago, City of Tshwane (CoT’s) new Mayor, Cilliers Brink, appointed Zwane as MMC for Enviro...
14Jul2023

Lungisani’s photos capture the imagination of the nation

Beyond his wildest dreams, Lungisani Mjaji (26), a second-year Commercial Photography student studying at TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design, is grabbing the nation's imagination with his efforts to capture the beauty and history of his charming home village, Nongidi Kwamachi in Harding Town on the edge of KwaZulu-...
13Jul2023

Prof Hlengani Mathebula joins Shoprite Board

Prof Hlengani Mathebula, Advisory board member at the Tshwane School of Business and Society (TSB), as well as one of the country’s most respected leaders and top bankers, has been appointed to the board of Shoprite.
13Jul2023

Student Governance Director appointed to serve on SA Gambling Board

Dr Gugulethu Xaba, Director of Student Governance and Leadership Development (SGLD) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), has been elected as a board member of the Gauteng Gambling Board of South Africa. The Board is responsible for the...
10Jul2023

DVC Research, Innovation and Engagement speaks on TUT’s internationalization efforts

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is robustly driving its internationalisation strategy and is proud to be associated with several international partners. Furthermore, the University values its academic development programmes and memoranda...
10Jul2023

TUT welcomes prolific Fulbright scholar to its shores

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has been selected to host a Fulbright Scholar for the 2024 academic year. Robert Chirwa, Professor of Computer Engineering and Mathematics from Bluegrass Community College will teach classes, provide scholarly and informational presentations and...
03Jul2023

Astute TUT engineer and team win ISSN International best researcher award

Congratulations to Mr Isaac Tlhabadira, Executive Chair: Automotive Engineering from the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and his team who have won the 2023 International Best Researcher Award from the International Society...
June 2023
30Jun2023

Prof Maluleke pays tribute to CUT’s Prof Pamela Dube

Pamela Zibuyile Dube, Vice-Chancellor Principal of the Central University of Technology, has followed her life’s dreams along the golden path of her own Yellow Brick Road, building her journey on the lessons of the home in which she was raised: that in order to successfully negotiate one’s place in the world, one must...
23Jun2023

TUT expands its global footprint through partnerships and collaboration

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is robustly driving its internationalisation strategy and is proud to be associated with several research partners. Furthermore, the University values its academic development programmes and memoranda...
22Jun2023

Feel it, the Netball World Cup is here! And TUT’s Dumisani Chauke is Ready

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted a send-off lunch for Dumisani Chauke, HoD of Sport at the Ga-Rankuwa Campus and the Spar Proteas Assistant Coach, who will be leading the South African national team at the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup, taking place in Cape Town from 28 July to 6 August.
22Jun2023

Newly launched ICT Alumni Chapter provides support network for graduates

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) welcomed the return of its Alumni for the official launch of the Faculty Alumni Chapter on 15 June 2023. The launch brought together about 200 graduates working in diverse areas of the industry,...
21Jun2023

Award winning TUT Alum’s books get green light from GDE

The Gauteng Department of Education has introduced two new books authored by the multiple award-winning author and TUT alumnus, Thabani Magubane, to its school catalogue.
20Jun2023

Empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Driving Innovation and Solutions in South Africa's Energy Crisis

South Africa is experiencing a severe energy crisis, which has caused significant losses and disruptions in various sectors. The crisis has hit hard particularly small and...
19Jun2023

Remembering Dr Sam Nzima and iconic ’76 photo – 47 years later

“The young Sam Nzima had two passions: Mathematics and Photography. Apartheid prevented him from pursuing the first, so he used the second to end Apartheid.”
15Jun2023

Architecture students to represent South Africa in Lisbon, Portugal

Two final-year Bachelor of Architecture students from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Dylan Du Plessis (26) and Ethan Schneigansz (21), will represent TUT and South Africa when they compete in the Saint-Gobain Architecture Student...
15Jun2023

TUT to host Dr Sam Nzima lecture in Mbombela

On 16 June 2023, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with the Sam Nzima Foundation (SNF), will host the 3rd Dr Sam Nzima lecture at the Mbombela Campus in Mpumalanga.
13Jun2023

TUT strengthens ties with Sweden’s top Agricultural University

On Thursday, 25 May 2023, the Division for Internationalisation at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) held a meeting with a delegation from the leading Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), to encourage partnerships for student and...
12Jun2023

TUT, Tampere University discuss Entrepreneurship Education

On Thursday, 2 June 2023, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) welcomed the delegation from Tampere University of Applied Sciences to discuss Entrepreneurship Education at the Pretoria Campus.
12Jun2023

Prof Anish Kurien announced Acting Director for the TUT Artificial Intelligence hub

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal announced the secondment of Acting Director for the TUT Hub of the Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa (AIISA).
09Jun2023

Satellite incubator aims to launch successful entrepreneurs

A partnership between the Tshwane University and Technology (TUT) and the Rail Manufacturing Centre of Entrepreneurship & Rapid Incubator (RMCERI) has resulted in the launch of a satellite incubator at TUT’s Soshanguve South Campus recently.
09Jun2023

Biokinetics lecturer receives prestigious medical award

Taking a lead in preventative health care has won Dr Takalani Muluvhu, Biokinetics lecturer and Course Coordinator at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Sport, Rehabilitation and Dental Sciences, the National Medical Award in the
09Jun2023

Trio ready to tickle the ivories at esteemed music competition

Three gifted students who cut their musical teeth at TUT’s Department of Performing Arts understand that the world of jazz is an ever-evolving and captivating genre that demands exceptional talent, creativity and dedication. Their efforts in this regard have...
08Jun2023

Fascinating world of ICT introduced to learners and industry partners

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology recently hosted its annual Faculty Entrepreneurial Expo Day (FEED) at the Soshanguve South Campus. The purpose of FEED was threefold: to exhibit the final year...
08Jun2023

Astute TUT Journalism alumnus launches second book

Kabelo Chabalala (32), an Alumnus of the Department of Journalism is the author of a new book titled, A Woman, I Am Because You Are (A Femininity memoir), which was launched at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) late in May 2023.
06Jun2023

TUT students and Kgosi Mampuru residents talk about gender-based violence

Students and student leaders recently participated in a highly engaging dialogue on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide with residents at the Kgosi Mampuru II correctional facility. The facility is a Remand Detention...
06Jun2023

Taylon Bieldt, talented TUT Masters’ student breaks two athletic records

On Sunday 4 June 2023, talented Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Masters student and top-notch-athlete, Taylon Bieldt, broke two records, nationally and internationally, during the...
05Jun2023

TUT and Schmalkalden University sign cooperation agreement

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences – Germany.
02Jun2023

Annual Mbombela TUT fundraising golf day a smashing success

Golfers tore up the greens with their banter, skill and cheer as they played for a good cause at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Mbombela Fundraising Golf Day, which took place at the Mbombela Golf Club on 25 May 2023.
02Jun2023

TUT hosts UNIDO towards revamp of Industry 4.0 curriculum

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) and Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI) will host an international technical mission of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization...
02Jun2023

Aspiring civil engineer named best female technologist in country

The Institute of Professional Engineering Technologists (IPET) has honoured Mvulane Reed, a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering graduate from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) with the highest...
01Jun2023

Prof Olawale Popoola awarded SASOL/DSI-NRF tier 2 research chair

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce that Prof Olawale Popoola, Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department’s Centre for Energy and Electric Power (CEED) now holds an “Energy Solutions for Inclusive and Sustainable...
01Jun2023

Angelique Strijdom – talented athlete and top student

To say that third-year Interior Design student Angelique Strijdom (21) balances her life as a national athlete and full-time student is a bit of an understatement; she is exceptionally good at both! In view of Youth Day (16 June), the inspiring sprinter...
May 2023
31May2023

Lecturer’s award-winning play staged on Arts Campus

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts will stage the critically acclaimed play, Ukama, at the Rostrum Theatre on the Arts Campus from 3 to 8 June at 17:00. The play, written and directed by lecturer Bongani Bennedict...
26May2023

Lecturer appointed as acting Labour Court Judge

Advocate Ndivhuho Tshisevhe, a lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Law, Faculty of Humanities, has been appointed as an acting Judge of the Labour Court of the Republic of South Africa.
22May2023

RMI and TUT announce new study opportunity for members

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management and the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) have made history by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide...
17May2023

Incubator programme generates WIL opportunities in Tourism Management

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management and Bidtravel in April 2023, the Bidtravel Abazayo incubator...
17May2023

Materials Day brings industry and learning together

As part of a packed Materials Day, the Department of Interior Design at the Faculty of Arts and Design invited nine manufacturers in this profession to the Arts Campus to determine future trends, demand for skills and suitable means of preparing students for...
16May2023

TUT delivers 98 first-line healthcare workers to South Africa

Nowhere has the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) strategic pillar of “Future-ready graduates who make a positive societal impact” come to the fore more than with the Faculty of Science’s Graduation ceremony where 40 Bachelor of Pharmacy...
16May2023

Duo named winners of wine label design competition

The dreams of two Integrated Communication Design students studying at the Faculty of Arts and Design’s Department of Visual Communication came true when they were announced winners of the ROTOCON wine label design competition on 5 May. Mpho...
15May2023

Action-packed political thriller opens TUT’s theatrical season

Known for breaking new ground, the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, will open its theatrical season at the Breytenbach Theatre with the action-packed political thriller ASKARI on 25 May (Africa Day). TUT is the first university in Africa to...
15May2023

TUT in solidarity with UFH during its hour of mourning

On the dark and rainy Eastern Cape winter morning of 13 May 2023, University of Fort Hare (UFH) staff member and executive body-guard Mr Msingathi Lawrence Langa was laid to rest at eMnyameni village in Kentani. Langa died in a car accident on 30 April...
15May2023

All roads lead to TUT’s annual fundraising Golf Day in Mbombela

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will host its annual Golf Fundraising Day on May 25, 2023, to further augment its Bursary and Scholarship Fund and minimize the student financial debt towards students not funded by NSFAS.
12May2023

UPSET opens doors between institutions in post school sector

The launch of the UPSET (Unfurling Post School Education and Training (UPSET) Project) Gauteng Articulation Hub at the Tshwane University of Technology early in May 2023, demonstrates TUT’s commitment to cement relations and take hands with...
12May2023

Summa cum laude master’s graduate shines as female engineer

Nosabelo Sila graduated with a Master’s in Building Science Engineering summa cum laude three days ago, and now the engineering whiz from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Enviroment is using her ambition, determination and fearlessness to shine in...
11May2023

Prof’s research trip boosts international cooperation in the Arts

Prof Chats Devroop's commitment to exploring the intersections of music and culture, as well as his dedication to building bridges between institutions, exemplify the importance of international cooperation in the Arts.
11May2023

TUT Sustainable Together design project gets international recognition

The Department of Design Studies (Fashion Design programme) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is mindful of the effect that its actions have on the environment and actively goes the extra mile to make sure that its impact in this regard is...
10May2023

TUT’s IFOW engages Midlands Universities to explore global partnerships

During the week 24th to 29th April 2023, universities around the Midlands welcomed a delegation from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW). The 4 -day...
10May2023

Highlights from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment – May 2023

From 8 until 10 May, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will honour the graduates from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, during the University’s autumn graduation ceremony.
09May2023

Informatics HoD upgrades her academic qualification during autumn graduation ceremony

On 17 April 2022, Dr Refilwe Mogase, current HoD of Informatics, at the university’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, was awarded a PhD during the autumn graduation ceremony.
09May2023

Former HoD’s daughter steals spotlight at ICT graduation

Kearabetswe Tau, daughter of Motsepe Lucas Tau, former HOD at the Tshwane University of Technology’s ICT services left the audience in awe, as she scooped the Chancellor’s Trophy candidate certificate for her outstanding academic achievement, as...
09May2023

The rise of eSports: TUT partners with Mind Sports SA on research collaboration

Dr Rosa Naudé-Potgieter, Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management has joined hands with Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) to embark on an exciting...
09May2023

“SHE” – TUT’s remarkable Smart Home Energy project awarded funding

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Smart Home Energy (SHE), an international project with Makerere University (Uganda), Graz University of Technology (Austria) and the Institute of Mines Telecom (France),...
04May2023

Highlights from the Faculty of Management Sciences Graduation – May 2023

From 26 April until 8 May, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will honour the graduates from the Faculty of Management Sciences, during the University’s autumn graduation ceremony.
04May2023

SA-Canada Higher Education & Science Councils Network launched

The South African Higher Education sector has had mutually-beneficial relations with its Canadian counterpart for years. However, such relations tended to be informal, sporadic, short term and between individual entities. The recent launching of the SA-...
04May2023

Become a future-ready student – apply online for 2024

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) online Applications for 2024 are now open.
April 2023
26Apr2023

Fighting spirit serves visually impaired student well

"When you are blind, you fight for everything. You fight to be believed in, fight to be heard, and fight to fit in," says Thuto Chopo (25). This fighting spirit has stood him in good stead as today, 26 April, even if the odds were against him, the go-getter proudly walked...
25Apr2023

Swedish higher education delegation visits TUT to showcase joint research work and explore further collaboration opportunities

The South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) is a strategic internationalisation project aimed at fostering stronger ties between South Africa and Swe...
25Apr2023

Arts lecturer reflects on doctoral journey

Beginning postgraduate studies is difficult, but the amount of personal growth you go through is immeasurable, says Mienke Fouché, one of the newest doctors at the Faculty of Arts and Design. Mienke, who is a lecturer at the Department of Performing...
25Apr2023

TUT scholar receives prestigious advanced materials innovation award

Dr Tamba Jamiru, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, has been selected by the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) as the 2023...
24Apr2023

ICT student’s AI-based App launches on Google Play Store

When Genius Mhirizhonga, who is enrolled for an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), came to the realization of the globe moving towards AI-...
24Apr2023

Faculty of Humanities graduations commence on high note

The University’s 2023 Autumn graduations kicked off with the Faculty of Humanities from 11 to 14 April at the Ruth First Hall, Soshanguve South Campus.
21Apr2023

Election of New Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the TUT Council

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal announced the election of the new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Council. “On behalf of the Tshwane...
21Apr2023

Faculty of Economics and Finance Graduation – April 2023

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) honoured graduates from the Faculty of Economics and Finance from 18 – 19 April, during the University’s autumn graduation ceremony.
19Apr2023

Faculty stalwart boasts a new title

Herman Botes, one of the Faculty of Arts and Design’s stalwart employees and a passionate design educator, obtained a PhD in Visual Arts at an autumn graduation ceremony of the University of Stellenbosch in March. In an interview, he describes this journey as rewarding but at the same time...
18Apr2023

Highlights from the Faculty of Humanities Graduation – April 2023

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) honoured graduates from the Faculty of Humanities from 11 – 14 April, during the University’s autumn graduation ceremony.
18Apr2023

Highlights from the Faculty of ICT Graduation – April 2023

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) honoured graduates from the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology on 17 April during the University’s autumn graduation...
17Apr2023

Engineering students geared to participate in global innovation competition

Six students, Antonio Lopes, Bernice Ngwenya, Phuti Ngoepe, Khutso Makgoka, Clement Ramatsetse and Reandi Pieterse from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environments (FEBE) are gearing up to...
17Apr2023

TUT to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day

The World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is observed annually on 26 April. This year, the Tshwane University of Technology’s celebration will highlight the importance of IP rights in creating more competitive businesses, and building and growing...
14Apr2023

TUT hosts successful Inventors Forum

Under the title, “Venture Capital funding for start-ups,” the Tshwane University of Technology’s Innovation and Technology Transfer Office recently hosted a successfully annual Inventors Forum.
12Apr2023

Let us Build a Country with a “more human face” – says VC to New Graduates

“We charge you, our distinguished graduands, together with your fellow TUT alumni, to go and build that country which Steve Biko described in the 1970s as a country with “a more human face”. Together...
11Apr2023

HoD stands tall at annual Humanities and Social Sciences Book, Creative Collection, Digital Contributions Awards 2023

Pfunzo Sidogi, Head of the Department of Fine and Studio Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, was recently recognised as one of those members of the broader Huma...
05Apr2023

Fake medicines are a dangerous threat in Africa: 3 ways to spot them

At the end of a long day, you realise you’re starting to get a headache. So you buy painkillers from the street vendor, and take two. But how do you know what those pills really are? The vendor isn’t a pharmacy. There’s no package insert listing ingredients or dosa...
03Apr2023

TUT tackles student debt through 2nd annual fundraising Golf Day in Mbombela

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will host its annual Golf Fundraising Day on 25 May 2023, to further augment its Bursary and Scholarship Fund and minimize the student financial debt towards...
March 2023
29Mar2023

New AI Institute is key to South Africa’s navigation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa is envisioned as the engine that will drive the country’s AI capabilities and applications across sectors and deal with arising ethical issues.
27Mar2023

TUT signs MOU with Tanzania’s National College of Tourism

The Tshwane University of Technology aspires to actively promote extensive and ongoing engagement and collaboration with relevant educational partners nationally, as well as internationally to enhance its scientific, socio-economic and policy impact.
27Mar2023

Libraries telling powerful stories: TUT celebrates SA National Library Week

Stories are used to share news, change viewpoints, keep traditions alive and transfer knowledge. Since 1818, when the first library was established, libraries and librarians has been central in collecting, preserving and sharing stories. Stories contribute to all...
23Mar2023

Shaping South Africa's Digital Future: TUT READY TO LAUNCH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HUB

On 24 March 2023, the Department of Communications and Digital Technology, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) as well as the University of Johannesburg (UJ) will, officially launch...
23Mar2023

A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS: University Staff Doctoral Programme boosts production of PHD’s

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in partnership with the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) successfully championed phase 4 of the University Staff Doctoral...
23Mar2023

Prof’s book advocates for the promotion of Venda choral music

There has been notable growth in the production of indigenous South African choral music repertoire. However, little effort has been made in the collection, documentation, preservation, and promotion of the repertoire of Venda choral music. Vhasiki...
17Mar2023

A net-zero carbon and climate-resilient City by 2050 - TUT & City of Tshwane host successful conference on climate change

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in collaboration with the City of Tshwane (CoT) hosted a two-day thought-provoking Climate Change Research...
17Mar2023

W&RSETA awards TUT bursaries valued more than R8 M

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) has awarded the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Management Sciences more than R8.9 million to assist students with full tuition fees for 2023.
17Mar2023

International recognition for Performing Arts lecturer

Staff at TUT’s Faculty of Arts and Design are known to be experts in their respective fields with international standing. The latest accolade in this respect is that of Dr Karina Lemmer, lecturer at the Department of Performing Arts, being recognised...
16Mar2023

TUT mourns the passing of a great Alum – Gloria Bosman

It is with profound sadness that the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has learned of the sudden passing of renowned performing artist, Gloria Bosman, on Tuesday, 14 March 2023.
09Mar2023

Brilliant pharmaceutical sciences lecturer receives Ubuntu Youth Award

Nsovo Mayimele, lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences received the Ubuntu Youth Diplomacy Award presented by the Minister of International Relations...
09Mar2023

Film lecturer and fundi selected for flagship programme

Dr Anna-Marie Jansen van Vuuren, senior lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication's Film programme, has been selected for the flagship Future Professors Programme 2023 of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
07Mar2023

Prof Maluleke congratulates and introduces new UJ VC

Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has paid tribute to Prof Letlhokwa George Mpedi, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
07Mar2023

TUT’s Physics Department hosts national summer school on coding and machine learning

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science started the year on a high note by hosting a chapter of the National Python Coding and Machine Learning...
04Mar2023

The FNB TUT Vikings deliver on a vibrant home stadium

Coach Kennedy Tsimba’s side left it for the second half when they clashed against a hungry FNB Rhodes in a highly competitive match at the TUT Stadium. Rhodes took command in the first 10 minutes by putting pressure on the Vikings in their own...
03Mar2023

TUT student leaders assist needy students through Motsepe Foundation donation

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has welcomed a generous donation of R1.3 million from the Motsepe Foundation to the University’s Student Representative Council (SRC). The money...
03Mar2023

TUT and CoT partner to host Climate Change Research Conference

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the City of Tshwane (CoT) will co-host a two-day long Climate Change Research Conference at the Tshwane House Council Chamber, Pretoria, from 9 – 10 March.
01Mar2023

Prof Viljoen brings prestigious SFE-Zandu Award home

Prof Alvaro Viljoen, DSI-NRF Chair in Phytomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has bagged the prestigious SFE-Zandu Award 2023, for his remarkable scientific contribution in the field of...
February 2023
24Feb2023

When Art becomes activism

Art as a powerful currency to address societal challenges will be the focus of the Faculty of Arts and Design for the next five years. Prof Nalini Moodley, who will serve a second term as Executive Dean, outlined this vision for the Faculty during a staff engagement.
23Feb2023

ICT Faculty launches 4IR Research Chair

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Friday, 17 February 2023 launched the Research Chair in 4IR in partnership with the Media, Information and Communication...
23Feb2023

TUT to host FOREST21 stakeholder engagement workshop

FOREST21, an Erasmus+ funded joint project for strengthening capacity in South African higher education will host a stakeholder engagement workshop at Ditsela place - Hatfield on Friday, 24 February 2023.
22Feb2023

Former TUT student leader heads up SA Council for Project and Construction Management Professions

Lufuno Ratsiku, a former Student Representative Council leader, has been appointed President of the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP). Ratsiku holds a...
21Feb2023

TUT affirms excellent women leaders through reappointment of two Executive Deans and Senior Director

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal announced the reappointment of three women executives who have served the University with distinction in their respective portfolios. “On behalf of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Management, it gives...
16Feb2023

TUT celebrates Dr Chaka Chaka’s Honorary Doctorate

Last year during the Spring Graduations, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) awarded the Doctor of Performing Arts (Honoris Causa) in the Faculty of Arts and Design to the Princess of Africa, Dr Yvonne Machaka, popularly known as Yvonne Chaka Chaka. She was honoured together with Dr Esther...
14Feb2023

Patrick is flying solo for next exhibition

Patrick Rulore’s career as a full-time artist has gone from strength to strength since he took first place in the Sasol New Signatures Art Competition in 2019. The former student of the Department of Fine and Studio Arts at the Faculty of Arts and Design spoke with Industrial Editor, Gerrit Bester, about this journey and his...
14Feb2023

Wine label design competition taps students’ creativity

Label and packaging print giant, ROTOCON, has launched a wine label design competition in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The competition is open to undergraduate students at TUT’s Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Arts and Design. The winner will be announced...
13Feb2023

Cumulus membership encourages international collaboration

The Faculty of Arts and Design's Cumulus membership is bearing fruit, including increased international engagement. The latest of such engagements is a meeting Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean, had with Dr Rebecca Peake, Associate Dean: Global and Academic Partnerships, and Interim Head of Depart:...
13Feb2023

Gender-based violence is a crime against humanity: A tribute to Ntokozo Mayenziwe Xaba

Violence against women is not inevitable. Violence against women is not a natural disaster. It is a crime systematically and frequently committed by men in a societal culture that not only tolerates the crime, but assists it. This is the level at which our interventions...
06Feb2023

TUT to honour Ntokozo Xaba at special memorial service

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) announced that a special memorial service will be held for third-year Integrated Communication student, Ntokozo Manyenzi Xaba, who met her untimely death on 2 February 2023, in what appears to be an incident of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
06Feb2023

TUT’s astute scholar appointed expert member of Africa’s Working Group

Dr Esther Makhetha, a Senior Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI) has been appointed Expert Member of the Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment, Human Rights Violation in...
03Feb2023

TUT mourns the passing of a third-year female student

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Ntokozo Mayenzi Xaba, a third-year female student on 2 February 2023.
03Feb2023

TUT’s B-rated Scientist receives over eight million National Research Foundation grant

Prof Alvaro Viljoen, a B-rated Scientist and Director at Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences SAMRC Herbal Drugs Research Unit has been awarded over R8 Million grant...
03Feb2023

TUT to lead hydrogen energy and 4IR curriculum development project

All over the world, interest in hydrogen as a vector for clean energy is growing, as industries and governments investigate and implement national decarbonisation strategies. In the same breath, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will spearhe...
02Feb2023

Arts and Design Faculty hosts robust dialogue on GBV

There are more layers to Gender-based Violence (GBV) than meets the eye, and a much clearer definition of this phenomenon could be a good starting point to enable educators to increase awareness among students.
January 2023
26Jan2023

Welcome to the Future. Welcome to Your Future.

In this short message, I wish to welcome all our students at the beginning of the 2023 academic year, in my capacity as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology.
24Jan2023

Design wizards excel at kitchen design challenge

Three Interior Design students who excelled in the 2022 Kitchen Design Project of the Kitchen Specialist Association (KSA), agree that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Design wizards, Celuxolo Mndletshe and Bongani Masinga, reached the top five...
23Jan2023

Mr Tilson Manyoni appointed Chairperson of the National Advisory Council on Innovation

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) congratulates Mr Tilson Mphathi Manyoni, the current Chairperson of the TUT Council, on his recent appointment as Chairperson of the National...
20Jan2023

Registration for TUT’s 2023 academic year now open

With registration for the 2023 student intake commencing at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 20 January 2023, the following relevant information will assist students greatly to complete the registration process as smoothly as possible.
19Jan2023

Online remains the best option for late applications

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will not allow prospective students who did not apply for admission in 2022, or those who plan to apply late for programmes where there may be space still available, to physically access campuses during the late...
December 2022
09Dec2022

TVET lecturers receive coding and robotics training at TUT

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Departments of Mechatronics and Computer Science, in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) concluded yet another successful coding and robotics...
08Dec2022

South Africa’s new National Artificial Intelligence Institute can help transform our economy

The new institute will include projects such as AI for the mining industry, the construction of a large government data cloud, AI for motor industry infrastructure enhancements, modernising public services...
08Dec2022

Online remains the best option – No ‘walk-in’ applications for 2023 @ TUT

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is currently processing online applications for 2023.
November 2022
30Nov2022

Fine Arts students conclude 2022 with ceramics exhibition

Just before 2022’s hourglass trickles out its last grain of sand, students of the Department of Fine and Studio Arts will head to the St Lorient Art Gallery in Brooklyn, Pretoria, for an exhibition of their ceramic work.
28Nov2022

Counting a few hours to meet TUT’s academic “stars”

The “Night with the Stars” backdrop will set the scene for the Tshwane University of Technology’s 2021/2022 Academic Excellence Awards taking place on 29 November at the Pretoria Campus.
24Nov2022

Minister Patel appoints TUT top scientist to SABS board

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel has appointed Dr Grace Mukondeleli Kanakana-Katumba, the Executive Dean at the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment to the board of South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) for a...
23Nov2022

TUT front-line public relations staff receive Customer Care Training

“While many organizations may consider customer service training an unnecessary task, in actuality, it is a competitive advantage.” This was the sentiment behind the two-day Customer Care Training initiated by the Directorate of Corporate Affairs and Marke...
18Nov2022

Welcome to Dinokeng tsa TUT – Place of Rivers

“And so here we are, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), cognisant of South Africa’s history of pain, and determined to reimagine itself and reinvent its future, has resolved to move away from the faceless and grey name of Building Number...
18Nov2022

Forum revitalizes female researchers

Writing research papers can be a daunting exercise, especially for women who have so many other responsibilities outside of work. The Faculty of Humanities recognises the dilemma that women face and held a Women in Research Forum workshop from 27 to 29 October to reenergize 24 female researchers.
17Nov2022

Eye-opening results on toxicity of herbal plants showcased at annual Research Day

The incredible work being done in ensuring the safety of herbal drugs and medicinal plants, was one of the of the topics showcased during the Faculty of Science’s annual Research Day. Presented across...
16Nov2022

TUT’s DVC: Digital Transformation ranked among Stanford University’s top 2% of World Scientists

Prof Bhekisipho Twala, TUT’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Digital Transformation has been listed among the top 2% of most influential scientists in the world in a recent ranking published by Stanford...
15Nov2022

GBV gets a definite Red Card at TUT’s eMalahleni Campus

The Directorate of Sport and Recreation, eMalahleni Campus, together with the Ladies Football Team, joined the national voice against Gender-Based Violence yesterday, 14 November 2022, with the launch of a Red Card for Gender Based...
15Nov2022

No hurdle too high on journey to Tourism Masters’ degree

Margaret Juszkiewicz’s perseverance, quest for knowledge and determination to excel academically, ensured that she was among a select group of successful students, graduating with a Master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management...
14Nov2022

Welcome to Dinokeng at TUT!

- University to officially unveil new name for the administration hub at the Pretoria Campus
11Nov2022

Faculty graduates more than 700 future-ready students

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Humanities once again demonstrated its commitment in supporting students to achieve their highest potential, when it delivered 740 future ready under- and postgraduate candidates during the Facult...
11Nov2022

Inaugural Research Day captivates attendees

The quest for the production of impactful research and engagement is one of the pillars in the Tshwane University of Technology’s Mission, which underpins the professional learning of knowledge, skills, understanding and finding solutions to...
10Nov2022

Student inventions reap awards at Tshwane Varsity Hackathon

The development of software solutions to solve the real-life problems global citizens currently face, once again delivered on TUT’s promise to make a positive societal impact to solve 21st century challenges. The top three teams were announced and rewarded...
09Nov2022

Humanities celebrate academic staff’s excellence

Aristotle, ancient Greek philosopher who invented the field of formal logic, once said: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.”
08Nov2022

TUT scales the heights of THE Global Subject Rankings

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is one of the top fifteen science, technology and engineering universities in South Africa, according to the latest Times Higher Education rankings (2022/2023). It has also been recognised as the best university...
08Nov2022

Defender of the powerless talks about chemical castration in South Africa

With 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence approaching in December, the discussion on how to deal with the scourge of rape in our society was indeed relevant during a recent public lecture...
07Nov2022

TUT Vikings' new head coach joins the team

2022 Varsity Cup Young Guns winning Coach, Kennedy Tsimba, has been introduced as the new head coach of the TUT Vikings, the Tshwane University of Technology’s first rugby team that takes part in the Varsity Shield Competition each year. The...
04Nov2022

PhD research looks at academics’ preferences in using mobile computing applications

A lecturer’s curiosity about academics’ preferences in using mobile computing applications, linked to his desire to be recognized as a seasoned ICT academic, inspired Dr Alfred Thaga Kgopa, senior lecturer and...
03Nov2022

Rated researcher’s triple book launch is a TUT-first

In a first for the University, Prof Mammo Muchie, DST/NRF SARChI Professor (Innovation and Development) and co-authors, have published three books at a book launch sponsored and hosted by the Office of the DVC: Research, Innovation and Engagement.
02Nov2022

TUT/PSETA partnership aims to contribute to success of public service sector

The official launch of a research partnership between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), under the auspices of the Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW), and the Public Service Sector Education and...
02Nov2022

University celebrates SunChaser solar car team achievements

The University hosted a lunch hour celebration for the SunChaser solar car team on 31 October in recognition of and to applaud the SunChaser energy efficient, high technology solar cars, which were built by staff and students from the Faculty of Engineeri...
01Nov2022

TUT pledges half a million rand to produce A-rated researcher

“The Tshwane University of Technology’s Executive Management Committee (EMC) has pledged half a million rand (R500 000) to support one of its researchers to obtain an NRF A-rating.” Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka, DVC Research, Innovation and Engagement ma...
October 2022
28Oct2022

Minister Nxesi speaks at TUT/PSETA partnership launch

Honourable Thulas Nxesi, the Acting Minister of the Public Service and Administration will today, 28 October, deliver a keynote address at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA)...
25Oct2022

TUT confers honorary doctorates on foremost South Africans

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) conferred honorary doctorate degrees on four foremost South Africans as part of its Spring graduation ceremonies. At graduation ceremonies hosted on the Pretoria Campus on Monday, October 24,...
21Oct2022

TUT’s National Dialogue on Future of Work brought crucial solutions to the fore

For two days, on 19 and 20 October 2022, over seven hundred captains of industry, academic thought leaders on the changing nature of work, 4IR specialists, policy makers, government officials, stude...
20Oct2022

TUT Vice-Chancellor honours Samora Machel

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal will on Friday 21 October, deliver the Annual Samora Machel Memorial Lecture in Maputo.
20Oct2022

Grant enables lecturer to further explore 3D printing in jewellery

With the advent of 3D printing, the age-old craft of manufacturing jewellery from precious metal has undergone a significant transformation. Hesti Wade, a part-time lecturer and postgraduate student at the Department of Design Studies (Jewellery Design and...
19Oct2022

Student voices help shape Interior Design profession

Two TUT Interior Design students have been elected to the Student Advisory Committee of the prestigious African Institute of the Interior Design Professions (IID). By connecting students to a nationwide community of other students and interior...
18Oct2022

World Health Organization recognizes TUT lecturer’s research

Dr Tope Adeyelure from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Informatics, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, recently published a research article titled a Geographical Information System readiness assessment...
13Oct2022

Dr John Kani hosted at SRC bootcamp

The newly elected 2022/23 SRC were hosted at Toppieshoek recently for an educational leadership training boot camp, which kicked off with a Gala Dinner at the Sheraton Hotel. Dr John Kani, one of the speakers at the dinner, encouraged the newly elected student leaders to: “Think critically and chal...
12Oct2022

TUT celebrates its third Absa L’Atelier winner

A three-month-long residency in Paris, France awaits Malebogo Naticia Molokoane (32), a Master’s degree student and part-time lecturer at the Department of Fine and Studio Arts, after being announced winner of the 2022 Absa L’Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award in...
07Oct2022

TUT Professors elected to the Academy of Science South Africa

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce that Prof Maggie Momba, SARChI Chair holder of Water Quality and Wastewater Management, and Prof Dr habil Christian Wolkersdorfer, SARChI Chair in Mine Water Management,...
September 2022
26Sep2022

Highest participation rate in country recorded during TUT’s SRC elections

More than 52% of students participated in the 2022/2023 Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Students Representative Council (SRC) elections that took place online from 5 to 7 September 2022.
23Sep2022

Lecturer bags Mzantsi Jazz Award

Dr Roland Moses, a senior lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts, bagged the Best Jazz Song (African Sun) category during the 6th Mzantsi Jazz Awards hosted at the Soweto Theatre. This category was contested by public vote.
21Sep2022

Two national firsts launched at TUT’s Soshanguve Campus

* Campus Community Safety Forum and Victim Empowerment Centre
16Sep2022

Famed play staged in SA for the first time

It will be a South African first when the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts stages August Wilson’s famed African American play, Two Trains Running. Directed by senior lecturer, Dr Karina Lemmer, with Prof Owen...
13Sep2022

Prof Maluleke and Minister Nzimande to host stakeholder meeting with Giyani communities on establishment of University campus

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), together with Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher...
13Sep2022

TUT launches GBV&F project and victim empowerment centre

* SAPS officers trained to combat gender-based violence and femicide
10Sep2022

Dr Nthangeni appointed Executive Director for Student Affairs & Extracurricular Development (SAED)

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce that Dr Azwitamisi Shadrack Nthangeni has been appointed Executive Director: Student Affairs and Extracurricular Development (SAED)...
08Sep2022

Arts Festival will showcase art of making knowledge work

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design will host its first, post-COVID-19, in-person Arts Festival from 26 – 29 September 2022, making it the fourth since 2018, on the TUT Arts Campus.
08Sep2022

TUT to host National Dialogue on Future of Work

- UNLEASHING THE TUT VISION FOR FUTURE-READINESS
07Sep2022

Taking dialysis to communities aids improved quality health care

• Clinical Technology Alumnus holds position at Mediclinic Renal Services that aims at improving patients’ access to renal treatment
August 2022
31Aug2022

MoU discussed with German University of Applied Sciences

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf – University of Applied Sciences in Germany, embarked on discussions to conclude a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at building a strategic partnership between the two sides. It furthermore aims to enhance...
30Aug2022

Women in Innovation Dialogue explores leadership and solutions

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in partnership with the City of Tshwane (COT), hosted a highly engaging and invigorating Women in Innovation and Leadership dialogue themed, Women Leading Tech and Innovation: Re-imagine the Future in Innovation, on 19 August.
29Aug2022

VC affirms the Place of Humanities at TUT

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal recently visited the Faculty of Humanities, Soshanguve Campus, as part of his institution-wide tour of faculties and campuses.
29Aug2022

Postgraduate TUT students receive French cross-mobility scholarships

Eight postgraduate students from two academic Faculties at the Tshwane University of Technology have been awarded scholarships to study at the University Gustave Eiffel (UGE) in France, as part of a cross-mobility programme supported by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
29Aug2022

Artists fired up for glass exhibition

Fired Up! - Celebrating Southern African Glass Art will bring you glass in a myriad of creative interpretations at the Pretoria Art Museum from 3 September till 30 October 2022. Several staff and alumni from the Faculty of Arts and Design will partake in the exhibition, which coincides with the United Nations International Year of Glass, focusing on the...
26Aug2022

TUT artists add their names to premier art competition

Being one of the 106 finalists in this year's Sasol New Signatures Art Competition is no small accomplishment, considering the record number of 1 065 entries. Fine and Studio Arts lecturer, Mellaney Roberts, and student, Kutlwano Monyai, are among this select group of artists with their thought-provoking...
25Aug2022

English does not determine competency levels, says language lecturer

Reflecting on a recent announcement by the Department of Basic Education in the Eastern Cape province to translate question papers into isiXhosa and Sesotho, Dr Yanga Majola, a Tshwane University of Technology lecturer at the Department of Applied Languages,...
23Aug2022

Giants partner in debate on changing communication and journalism landscape

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has partnered with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to host the fourth annual panel discussion for women in the media and communication sectors. The theme for the event on 25 Aug...
19Aug2022

TUT receives R1 million donation to advance training in polymer technology

The Polymer Technology programme offered by the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) received a substantial boost following a donation of R1 million by leading polymer producer and marketer, Safripol (Pty) Ltd...
19Aug2022

Opera star, Dr Musa Duke Nkuna visits TUT

On Wednesday, 17 August 2022, world-renowned opera performer, composer and arts administrator Dr Musa Nkuna paid a courtesy but impactful visit to the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Dr Nkuna was the special guest of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke.
19Aug2022

Faculty of Management Sciences rewards top achievers

Once again it was excitement and celebration all the way as the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Management Sciences hosted its 10th annual Top Achievers Award ceremony at the Theunis Bester Hall on 11 August. About 70 students (first level to Advanced Diploma) from all departments were awarded...
18Aug2022

University helps local school to improve its environment

In honour of the late Nelson Mandela, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in partnership with Dr Gwen Ramokgopa Foundation brought joy to the community of Matseke Primary School in Atteridgeville, when they donated goodies to the school on 5 August 2022.
18Aug2022

University agreement with PSETA to produce future ready graduates

The Work integrated Learning (WIL) of thirty students studying at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Management Sciences got a major boost this week with R870 750.00 grant, emanating from a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the...
17Aug2022

TUT signs exchange agreement with Polytechnic University

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) – Spain, recently signed a memorandum of understanding for a collaboration and a joint exchange agreement, opening learning abroad opportunities to students...
16Aug2022

TUT says NO to hygiene poverty in celebration of Mandela Day

In celebration of Mandela Month, TUT’s Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (M&E) visited the Rose Happy Times Elderly Centre in Atteridgeville on Tuesday, 26 July 2022, to donate 67 sanitary gear to children fostered by the elderly.
16Aug2022

Motlhabane conference shine spotlight on importance of men sharing their feelings

The Directorate of Student Governance and Leadership Development hosted its annual 2022 Motlhabane Men Empowerment Seminar at the TUT Pretoria Campus-TB Hall on Saturday, 30 July 2022.
16Aug2022

Students show their mettle at National Arts Festival

A crucial part of any live performance happens behind the scenes, both before a production is mounted and during its run. Since 2012, students from the Department of Performing Arts have ensured the smooth-running of this aspect of productions staged at the National Arts Festival (NAF). This year was no excepti...
16Aug2022

Membership bolsters Faculty’s standing

The international standing of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has received a significant boost following it obtaining membership of the Cumulus association. This association is a premier global network that brings together art and design educational institutions of...
06Aug2022

Daring to disturb the silence around Gender-Based Violence in Universities

The South African crimes of men against women may not be explained away by the fact that GBV is a global problem. They cannot be explained away by reference to a “few good men” who do not engage in such acts.
05Aug2022

TUT alumnus nominated for Book Behind awards

The BOOK BEHIND awards, an annual event aimed at recognising and celebrating authors, have nominated TUT Alumnus and staff member, Thabani Magubane, for the best upcoming male author of 2022.
05Aug2022

Live performance promises to be a sensory experience

The Theatre Arts and Performance senior student cast from the Department of Performing Arts (DPA) have created a live art performance with Prof Janine Lewis, titled [left] in the cracks, that will be performed at the Rostrum Theatre in September. The collaboration includes professional artist Marinda du Toit, Dance...
04Aug2022

TUT and City of Tshwane hosts dialogue on women leading in tech & innovation

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with the City of Tshwane (COT), will host a Women in Innovation and Leadership dialogue on 19 August, under the theme, Women Leading Tech and Innovation: Re-imagine the Future in...
04Aug2022

Interior Design puts theory into practice

Interior Design students got their hands dirty this year as part of an initiative by the Department to put construction theory into practice, albeit accompanied by blood, sweat and tears.
02Aug2022

Agreement with Florida International University aims to develop and foster academic links

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has joined the dynamic University Partnership to Grow Administration and Education (UPGRADE) initiative, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Florida International University (FIU)...
July 2022
29Jul2022

Expert shares TUT’s first-ever digital agriculture project at 4IR Summit

Artificial Intelligence expert, MICT SETA research chair (TUT) and Head of the Department of Computer Systems Engineering at the Tshwane University of Technology, Prof Pius Owolawi, represented TUT and delivered a keynote address at the 2nd Free State 4IR Summit.
28Jul2022

First TUT Gender Desk established on Arts Campus

Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is on the rise in South Africa, yet it is rarely discussed. It is also no secret that Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a pandemic in higher education, and the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is regrettably not an exception. Due to this, the Department of Higher Education...
27Jul2022

Institutional Audit takes off

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) Institutional Audit, which commenced on Monday, July 25, is in full swing. The audit evaluates the coherence and effectiveness of TUT’s Quality Management System in enabling the quality of the core academic functions and student success.
26Jul2022

TUT and Warsaw University of Life Sciences explore collaboration in green economy research

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will deepen research and educational cooperation between the two institutions.
26Jul2022

Forward thinking conservationist reaches US Army xTechInternational finals

Dr Paul Bartels, CEO of Mogale Meat Company, team leader for MeatOurFuture, a Public Private Partnership (PPP), and one of South Africa’s most forward thinking conservationists, has reached the finals of Synthetic Biology in the US Army xTechInternational...
26Jul2022

TUT’s Sunchaser4 team wins iLanga Cup Solar Challenge

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Solar Car team emerged victorious at the inaugural 2022 iLanga Cup Solar Challenge, a solar-powered car race that took place at the Red Star Raceway in Delmas, Mpumalanga.
25Jul2022

Production celebrates autobiographical memories and stories

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has collaborated with the University of Pretoria (UP) to stage Memoryscapes, a deeply personal celebration of the performers’ autobiographical memories and...
22Jul2022

Synergy bursaries, first-of-a-kind donation for Events Management students

Bursaries worth R80 570 brought great relief and renewed hope to 10 third-year Events Management students at the Tshwane University of Technology, enabling them to continue with their studies post the...
22Jul2022

TUT and community take hands to clean up city

Landscape Services at the Arts Campus have joined forces with property management company, City Property and Arcadia Inner City Development, in a project to make the city safer and clean up the open area next to Nelson Mandela Drive, as part of their...
19Jul2022

Prof part of international team exploring artistic research

Prof Chatradari Devroop, Research Professor, Faculty of Arts and Design, has been invited to be part of a select international research team exploring artistic research. Artistic research is a new paradigm being used in arts faculties globally whose focus...
18Jul2022

Lecturer’s PhD focuses on improving teaching and learning

Finding creative ways to improve teaching and learning was the inspiration for her PhD topic, says Dr Leandi Steyn Delport. The dynamic lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design,...
13Jul2022

University and CSIR establish Cannabis research hub

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Cannabis research hub to support the medical cannabis industry in the country through...
13Jul2022

ICT appoints seasoned academic as Assistant Dean

Seasoned academic and passionate IT expert, Dr Deon du Plessis, has been appointed Assistant Dean of Teaching and Learning at TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.
11Jul2022

Computer Science student scoops gold and platinum SONY awards

A computer science student from Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Lebogang Legodi, recently received a gold and platinum plaque respectively, from SONY for his outstanding music...
07Jul2022

Partnership with music legend broadens students’ perspective

The teaching and learning of students at the Faculty of Arts and Design started on a high note this year since music legend Dr Vusi Mahlasela, known as ‘The Voice,’ partnered with the Faculty to present master classes to students of the Department of Performing...
05Jul2022

ICT could contribute significantly to digital transformation, says VC

Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, accompanied by Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Teaching, Learning and Technology, Prof Ben van Wyk, recently visited TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at the...
04Jul2022

Countdown to launch of 4th Tshwane Varsity Hackathon is on

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), in partnership with the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer Office, will launch the 4thTshwane Varsity Hackathon (TVH) on Mandela Day,...
01Jul2022

Y-rated researcher to boost TUT’s Informatics research

Dr Tope Samuel Adeyelure, a distinguished scholar and senior lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Informatics has just received a Y-rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF).
01Jul2022

TUT’s Institute for Future of Work appoints Advisory board

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) has appointed an Advisory Committee, consisting of the crème de la crème of business magnates and industry experts.
June 2022
30Jun2022

TUT athletes shine at two championships

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) athletics team absolutely raised the bar at the recent Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Championships and the Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) Championships. These...
29Jun2022

Four TUT alumni honoured as Sunday World’s Unsung Heroes

Four Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Alumni successfully made it to the highly contested 2022 list of Sunday World’s Unsung Heroes. The campaign recognises and celebrates South African youth who continuously and vigorously pursue their...
23Jun2022

Golden Key International Honour chapter established at TUT

A chapter of the world renowned Golden Key International Honour Society has been established at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The University Chapter will acknowledge and reward academic excellence among top achievers in the...
21Jun2022

TUT Alumna appointed ombudsperson at UNISA

Dr Advocate Linda Mbana, Alumna from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Safety and Security Management, was appointed as the University of South Africa’s (UNISA) Ombudsperson effective 1 May 2022.
20Jun2022

UNESCO Chair in African Integration and Innovation gains momentum

The UNESCO Chair in African Integration and Innovation, headed by Prof Mario Scerri, Prof in Economics at the Tshwane University of Technology, is steadily gaining momentum. Among others, Prof Scerri is in the process of setting up local, regional,...
13Jun2022

The journey from good to great begins now, says Prof Maluleke

A new era has begun at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) with the official installation of Professor Tinyiko Maluleke as the institution’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal. The Installation Ceremony took place at the Pretoria Campus on 9 June 2022.
09Jun2022

Towards future-ready graduates

The teaching and learning of students studying at the Department of Interior Design got a major boost this week with the launch of their new Tech Lab – another first for the Faculty of Arts and Design.
08Jun2022

Family of TV and film legend donates equipment to TUT

A legend in the South African TV and Film industry, Richard Nosworthy, passed away in April this year. Nosworthy had a passion for teaching and mentoring the youth, seen with his involvement in teaching workshops to screenwriters (called ‘the Scribe Writer’s...
07Jun2022

TUT launches its first alumni chapter

Alumni of the Faculty of Arts and Design, including prominent figures in the South African entertainment industry, returned to their alma mater on Friday, 3 June for the launch of an alumni chapter aimed at re-engaging this important University constituency. Speakers at the event stressed that the...
07Jun2022

Collaboration turns hurt into healing

Collaboration in the arts does not only harness the experiences and skills of individual participants to give meaning and creative expression to what they deem important. Often, it also leads to ground-breaking new work, as is the outcome of such a partnership between artist Marinda du Toit and the Department of...
May 2022
31May2022

TUT stages light-hearted musical revue

Students from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts will take to the stage of the Breytenbach Theatre in June to perform an exciting musical revue, titled Before & After.
30May2022

Countdown to institutional audit has begun

It’s all systems go at the Directorate: Quality Promotion (DQP) in preparation for the forthcoming second cycle of the Institutional Audit of the University to be conducted by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) from 25 to 29 July 2022...
26May2022

Mozambiquan institution forges ties with Arts Faculty

A five-member delegation from the Escola Nacional de Artes Visuais (National Visual Art School) (ENAV) in Mozambique is visiting the Faculty of Arts and Design this week because of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at forging closer ties between the...
20May2022

TUT Arts Alumni Chapter launch on the cards

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is set to launch a number of University Alumni Chapters, with the Faculty of Arts and Design taking the lead. It will host the first Arts Alumni Chapter at the Winston Mankunku Ngozi Building, on 3 June 2022.
19May2022

“Research is fun, this is how it should be approached,” says new Arts Research Prof

Prof Chats Devroop, newly appointed Research Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Design, is no stranger to TUT, as he has worked in the Music programme, among others as HoD, for several years before...
17May2022

Proceeds from lecturer’s debut CD will fund a worthy cause

Most academic staff members working at TUT’s Faculty of Arts and Design are also practicing artists in their respective disciplines, thereby enhancing the quality of Art students’ learning experience. One such staff member is Dr Roland Moses, senior lecturer at the...
17May2022

TUT students to benefit from a hybrid X3 BMW donation

TUT's Advancement and Partnerships Office (APO), under the leadership of Dr Eric Pule received an advanced Hybrid X3 Model vehicle as donation from BMW SA, to help advance immense research, development and innovation at the Faculty of Engineering...
17May2022

TUT professor among top 100 education scientists in Africa

Prof Anil Kanjee, Research Professor at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Primary Education - Faculty of Humanities, has been listed among top 100 education scientists in Africa. This is according to the 2022 AD Scientific Index...
13May2022

Makhura calls TUT an intellectual gem

TUT is a gem,” said Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, during his visit to the Tshwane University of Technology’s Research and Innovation Technology Stations, as well as Institutes. His visit to the Soshanguve and Pretoria campuses took place on...
11May2022

Music assists first-years to cope with challenges in fun way

The transition from high school to university can be daunting and first-year students often face numerous challenges making this cross-over. The dedicated staff at the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Directorate: Student Development and...
10May2022

Blind student sees with his heart

Thuto Chopo (24), also known as The Fabulous Thuto (his stage name), decided from a young age to hit life’s curveballs like there is no tomorrow. The visually impaired student who obtained a National Diploma: Entrepreneurship during one of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Autumn graduation...
10May2022

ISRC President General dedicates qualification to late mother

Nokwanda Khumalo, Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC) President General, who graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration today, has dedicated the qualification to her late mother.
06May2022

Former Scandal actor graduates at TUT

Mbulelo Katise, former Scandal actor and Television personality, recently received his first qualification, a National Diploma in Film and Television Directing, from the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Arts and Design.
April 2022
28Apr2022

TUT Launches Ngcukaitobi’s Land Matters

The contentious land question quickly became the hot topic of discussion at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) book launch of Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi’s latest offering, Land Matters, on Tuesday, 26 March 2022.
25Apr2022

Agreement unlocks exciting research opportunities for Public Service Sector

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) for a research partnership worth...
25Apr2022

TUT receives millions for Research Chair in Agile Transportation Industry

The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA,) has awarded an R11 360 Million grant to the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) for the Research Chair in Agile Transportation Industry. The grant...
22Apr2022

Festival presents great learning experience for up-and-coming performing artists

The second instalment of the New Works Reading Festival (NWRF) will be staged at TUT’s Rostrum Theatre on its Arts Campus on Freedom Day, 27 April (10:00 – 13:00). Presented by the Department of Performing...
21Apr2022

TUT Art Collection makes first acquisitions

The newly established TUT Art Collection recently made its first acquisition consisting of two paintings by artist, Patrick Rulore.
20Apr2022

TUT’s Dr Nthangeni paves a way for graduates’ learnership

Seventeen graduates from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Marketing, Logistics and Sport Management, will benefit from internships funded by the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority...
20Apr2022

Five ISRC members celebrate success during autumn graduations

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) continues lead in inculcating academic excellence in the ranks of its Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC) leaders. The five ISRC leaders who...
19Apr2022

TUT research chair to tackle gender-based violence

A first of its kind on the African continent, the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) African Research Chair for Campus and School Public Safety, aimed at tackling the scourge of Gender Based...
19Apr2022

Student defies disability, graduating Cum Laude

“I worked hard to get my qualification because I want to be known as being more than a person with a disability,” said Omolemo Molaso, who recently graduated Cum Laude with a National...
11Apr2022

TUT & THENSA conference shines spotlight on 4IR solutions

The 2022 Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) International Conference in collaboration with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), brought together experts from higher...
11Apr2022

VC’s grad message: Make your knowledge work for your country and the world

Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal officiated at his first graduation ceremony at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT),...
06Apr2022

Fashion Design students give back to community

The saying goes that if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day, but if you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. This principle was put into practice at the Department of Design Studi...
05Apr2022

USSA Football elects TUT’s Kgomo as chairperson

Kegoikantse Kgomo, Head of the Department Sport and Recreation at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Pretoria Campus, has been elected Chairperson of USSA Football for the 2022-...
04Apr2022

SA Parliament congratulates Mokoka on breaking athletic world record

The South African Parliament has congratulated Stephen Mokoka, Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Athletics Coach who made history when he broke the 50 kilometers world record...
01Apr2022

TUT appoints Senior Director at Institute for the Future of Work

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has appointed Tseliso Mohlomi as the Senior Director for the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW). This ideation hub for global public-private collaboration...
01Apr2022

SA Parliament applauds TUT on solar car successes

The South African Parliament has recognised and applauded the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) SunChaser 4, energy efficient, high technology solar powered vehicle ,built by the Faculty of Engi...
March 2022
31Mar2022

TUT’s in-person Autumn graduations kick off tomorrow

Two years after the Covid-19 pandemic halted face-to-face celebrations, the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) autumn in-person graduation ceremonies will commence from tomorrow...
31Mar2022

Diversity is the mix, but inclusion makes the mix work

The first University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP) sponsored Women Leaders in Conversation, kicked off on a high note at the CSIR late in February. It brought together the current...
30Mar2022

TUT hosts inaugural workshop on future transport manufacturing skills

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) hosted an inaugural workshop on how to derive successful future work skills and education partnerships in the...
30Mar2022

“Africa should create the world in its own image,” VC argues at conference

Young academics from across Africa converged at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design from 22 – 24 March to Rethink, Remake and Rebuild Arts, Culture and Heritage on the...
28Mar2022

TUT Masters student speaks on SA’s water crisis

Reflecting on the recent South African Water Week in an article, Pinky Mokwena, Masters’ student in Environmental Science at the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Science as well...
25Mar2022

Gauteng Premier speaks at 4IR conference

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, key-note speaker at the recent Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) Gala dinner, emphasised...
23Mar2022

TUT launches African Research Chair in Public Safety

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Humanities will launch the Africa Research Chair for Campus and School Public Safety, under the leadership of Prof Jacob Mofokeng, on 7...
22Mar2022

Five TUT icons appointed as national sport ambassadors

Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has appointed five Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) sport icons as sport ambassadors to assist in addressing challenges in the developm....
17Mar2022

Journalism alumna takes “K53 Junior” to school classrooms

“I’m a big dreamer who doesn’t believe in constraints, who thinks equality is a myth and that one day we’re going to make the onions cry. And by that, I mean that us, the black youth, are going to...
16Mar2022

Arts community engagement project aims to empower women

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Design Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Design, will host a community engagement event aimed at empowering girls and young women. The...
11Mar2022

TUT appointed partner in sport ambassador programme

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has appointed the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) as a partner in the sport ambassador programme, which will be launched at...
11Mar2022

TUT Women’s football team ranked top10 in Africa

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Women’s Football team is recognised as one of the best ten female clubs in Africa. This is according to the latest 2022 International Federation of...
11Mar2022

TUT embarks on fundraising campaign supporting ‘missing middle’

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Advancement and Partnerships Office (APO) has embarked on a campaign to raise funds for the...
10Mar2022

TUT benefits from international grant in fight against COVID-19 pandemic

The Tshwane University of Technology is one of the universities in South Africa to benefit from a grant awarded to the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) to support the country in fighting the COVID-19...
04Mar2022

TUT’s research chair in 4IR leads the pack

TUT Professor, Pius Adewale Owolawi from the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is making great strides and leading through his MICT SETA Research Chair in Fourth...
February 2022
28Feb2022

Sculpture students turn heads with exhibition

Six second-year sculpture students from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Fine and Studio Arts will be showcasing their work at an exhibition...
25Feb2022

University-Industry partnership results in scholarships worth millions

A partnership between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA), has resulted in scholarships...
24Feb2022

NRF recognises TUT’s brightest research minds

Nineteen of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) brightest research minds recently received new, or upgraded their ratings at the National Research Foundation (NRF). This follows years of...
24Feb2022

Female cybersecurity research expert receives NRF C2 rating

Prof Joey Jansen van Vuuren, a distinguished scholar and Head of Department at the Tshwane University of Technology’s department of Computer Science, is now a National Research Foundation...
18Feb2022

A warm welcome message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal

From the 1st of February 2022 when I walked into the Pretoria Campus of the Tshwane University of Technology I knew that I was entering the premises of ‘the People’s University’.
18Feb2022

A ‘Hat’ inspired welcome for Arts and Design students

The Faculty of Arts and Design pulled out all stops to give its 510 first-year students a welcome that they will not soon forget. During the event, with a hat inspired theme and...
10Feb2022

NIHSS millions will boost Post-doctoral fellowships

A grant of R5.6 million from the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS), will go a long way in advancing and supporting the University’s Post-doctoral...
09Feb2022

Pioneering TUT researcher receives B2 NRF Rating

Prof Alvaro Viljoen from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Science, has received a B2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF). A B2 rating...
07Feb2022

TUT’s gender initiatives receive half a million boost

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) received a grant of R500 000 for a two-year period, with a pay out of R250 000 each year, in support of the TUT...
07Feb2022

TUT awards bursaries to deserving missing middle students

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Bursary and Scholarship Fund has awarded bursaries to thirteen deserving students, as part of its efforts to bolster and...
02Feb2022

TUT ISRC leads Covid-19 vaccination drive

Five Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) student leaders will get vaccinated publicly, tomorrow, 3 February 2022, in an effort to encourage fellow students to vaccinate...
01Feb2022

Welcome to the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) community is proud to welcome Professor Tinyiko Maluleke as the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal.
January 2022
31Jan2022

TUT scoops new DBSA Research Chair in Infrastructure

The Tshwane University of Technology has received a major boost to its fast-growing research and innovation efforts with the announcement of a new Development...
December 2021
15Dec2021

TUT Women Leadership Forum explores future of work through gaming

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Women Leadership Forum and the DSI – NRF SARChi Research Chair in Future Transport...
14Dec2021

TUT Notable Professors appointed to the National Planning Commission

The South African Government’s National Planning Commission (NPC), which has been tasked to advice government and provide recommendations in the interest of the long-term...
13Dec2021

Top-Rated Artificial Intelligence Specialist appointed to new DVC Transformation Portfolio

The Tshwane University of Technology is pleased to announce that Professor Bhekisipho Twala, a highly gifted research scientist with over 25 years...
10Dec2021

TUT cements longstanding F’SATI partnership

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently hosted the French South African Institute of Technology (F’SATI) Executive Management Board to cement...
08Dec2021

Prof Tinyiko Maluleke appointed TUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce that Professor Tinyiko Maluleke has been appointed as its next Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Prof Maluleke will take up...
08Dec2021

TUT’s Research Chair in Enabled Environment and Assistive Living Seminar surpasses all expectations

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) South African Research Chair (SARChi) in Enabled Environment and Assistive Living held its first...
08Dec2021

TUT Stakeholders encouraged to participate in renaming and naming processes

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is calling upon all its stakeholders to be part of the University’s transformation initiatives...
06Dec2021

Renowned Strasbourg Professor visits TUT shores

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Faculty of Arts & Design hosted Prof Patricia Caillé, a renowned and respected scholar in Film studies from the University of Strasbourg, as a guest to...
06Dec2021

Task team appointed to address gender-based violence at TUT

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has welcomed the appointment of a Task Team to offer guidance on policy development and response mechanisms to gender-based violence...
November 2021
26Nov2021

Dr Gwen Ramokgopa honours the 2021 top academic achievers

Chancellor of the Tshwane University of Technology, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, lauded academic high-fliers at a special recognition ceremony for Top Academic Achievers...
26Nov2021

University’s GBV&F programme gains momentum

The Tshwane University of Technology’s gender based-violence and femicide (GBV&F) empowerment programme rolled out at all its campuses in line with a crime prevention...
24Nov2021

TUT student nominated for SATMA16 Awards

Terence Motsepe, a 24-year old TUT student from Mpumalanga, is one of the 2021 nominees for the country’s most prestigious SATMA traditional music awards. Inaugurated in...
23Nov2021

Music students learn from the best of the best

Music students got the opportunity to perform alongside and learn from James Ford, Professor of Trumpet and Jazz Studies at the California State University, US, on...
19Nov2021

TUT and CSIR strategic partnership to address 4IR trends

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the...
18Nov2021

MeatOurFuture through to semi-finals of Feed the Next Billion competition

Mogale Meat Co. Pty Ltd, Cryowild BioBank NPC, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Tshwane University of Technology currently collaborate to Feed...
17Nov2021

Radiography receives R2.5 Million GE Healthcare Educational grant

At thirty seven years (37) old, Radiography is one of the Tshwane University of Technology’s oldest learning programmes and has been an industry leader in the...
16Nov2021

TUT podiums and mace stand will sport a student design

From next year, speakers at TUT graduation ceremonies of the University will do so from behind brand-new podiums. The TUT mace used at these ceremonies will also sport a new stand...
15Nov2021

TUT Management pleased with record-breaking SRC elections

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Management announced that it was pleased with the turnout of over 29 000 students who participated in the first-ever...
11Nov2021

Students take top honours at prestigious jewellery design competition

To say that TUT students dominated this year’s Shining Light Awards (SLA), a De Beers Group Designers Initiative (DBGDI), would be a bit of...
11Nov2021

TUT Alumnus imprints his art signature with first solo exhibition

As a result of Covid-19 lockdown regulations, Patrick Rulore (26), an alumnus of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Fine and Studio Arts, had to...
10Nov2021

Students and alumni spread H.O.P.E with art exhibition

Six young artists, all current students or alumni from the Department of Fine and Studio Arts at TUT’s Faculty of Arts and Design, will host an exhibition...
09Nov2021

Kgalema Motlanthe among five to receive TUT honorary doctorates

Former President, Kgalema Motlanthe, will be among five outstanding individuals who will be conferred with honorary doctorates for their valuable contributions in...
09Nov2021

TUT Faculty of Arts and Design enters the virtual realm

In another first for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), its Faculty of Arts and Design can now be explored virtually. A closer look at every nook and cranny of its vibrant city campus is...
05Nov2021

Countdown is on to meet TUT excellence awards winners

The theme, “Academic Oscars”, will set the scene for the annual Tshwane University of Technology Academic Excellence Awards taking place on 17 November 2021 at the Pretoria Campus...
05Nov2021

TUT celebrates its NRF-rated researchers

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement has recognised the 43 scholars at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) whom...
04Nov2021

TUT Chief Director inaugurated an ASSAf member

Dr Rasigan Maharajh, Nodal Head of the DST/NRF SciSTIP Centre of Excellence, and Chief Director of the Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI) of the Faculty of Economics and Finance has ...
03Nov2021

Fashion Design duo argues for the fit needs of pear- and hourglass-shaped women

The current fashion sizing systems that are available need to be relooked, as they are completely inadequate to meet the fit needs of the...
October 2021
28Oct2021

TUT’s Institute for the Future of Work launch receives massive industry support

Collaboration and strategic partnerships from the Gauteng Government and key parties were the...
27Oct2021

Fine Arts alumnus wins award in fairest Cape

Sylvester Zanoxolo Mqeku (34), an alumnus of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Fine and Studio Arts, was named overall winner of the...
15Oct2021

TUT launches Institute for Future of Work

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will launch a new Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW), an ideation hub for global public-private collaboration and invention...
15Oct2021

ICT student in front line defending hospitals against cyber criminals

COVID-19 has left many institutions, including hospitals, vulnerable to cybercrime and attacks. Thabo Mahlangu, a master’s student at the Faculty of Information and...
13Oct2021

TUT counted among world’s best in computer sciences and engineering

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) is once again recognised as one of the best computer sciences and engineering institutions in the world. This is according to...
13Oct2021

Arts fraternity tackles Covid-19 challenges bravely

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the Arts sector hardest and necessitated a shift in how the creative industries operate. For this reason, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts...
07Oct2021

TUT expert speaks at 2021 National Skills Conference

Prof Pius Owolawi, Head of the Department Computer Systems Engineering represented the Tshwane University of Technology at the recent 2021 National Skills Conference...
06Oct2021

Niche area forum showcases TUT’s finest research

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Research and Innovation, under the Vice-Rectorate for Research, Innovation & Engagement, recently showcased the...
September 2021
21Sep2021

VC’s seminar shines spotlight on cultural and creative industries

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design recently welcomed renowned author of Global Cultural Economy, Dr Christiaan de Beukelaer, when he joined...
21Sep2021

Record-breaking SRC elections results announced

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on Friday, 17 September, announced the results of its first-ever online SRC elections, which broke all previous voter participation records at the University...
17Sep2021

TUT mourns passing of Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize

The Tshwane University of Technology Council, management and community mourn the passing of Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women...
16Sep2021

TUT names buildings after two SA creative giants

It was history in the making at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 14 September 2021, when two buildings on the University’s Arts Campus were named after South African creative...
14Sep2021

Sharing TUT’s digital transformation successes

The global COVID-19 has forced all sectors of education in the country to revisit their business and implement new best practices to ensure continued, quality delivery to their audiences...
14Sep2021

A Re Bueng Virtual Seminar aims to get dialogue, reflection and action going in creative industries

The Faculty of Arts & Design’s A Re Bueng Virtual Seminar hosted on 17 September 2021, will present a range of interesting emerging modalities in the...
10Sep2021

European Union partners with TUT’s Institute for the Future of Work

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) has embarked on a partnership with the European Union Delegation (EUD), to work towards joint research and bilateral...
09Sep2021

Gibela Research Chair launch promotes strategic partnerships

Collaboration and strategic partnerships were the order of the day at the launch and 5-year celebration of the Gibela Research Chair in Manufacturing and Skills Development. The event took...
09Sep2021

TUT Prof awarded African Research Chair in Public Safety

In a first of its kind in Africa, Prof Jacob Mofokeng, Head of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Safety and Security Management, has been awarded the African Research Chair for...
08Sep2021

TUT ranked among best universities in South Africa

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is once again recognised as one of the best eleven universities in South Africa. This is according to the latest Times Higher Education ranking of world’s...
01Sep2021

Local health department rolls out vaccination drive at eMalahleni Campus

On a windy, chilly day in eMalahleni, the Mpumalanga Department of Health on 30 August, started with the roll-out of a vaccination drive for...
01Sep2021

TUT’s Gibela Research Chair hosts fascinating prototype exhibition

The Gibela Research Chair in Manufacturing and Skills Development hosted a first of its kind exhibition that showcased remarkable prototypes derived from its multi-million rand funded research...
August 2021
31Aug2021

Catching up with Dr Vathi, nine months on

She is vibrant, progressive and a respected research and innovation leader. Just nine months into the job, Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka, Tshwane University of Technology’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor:...
31Aug2021

Inventive alumnus registers new patent in the US

TUT alumni’s inventiveness certainly knows no boundaries. One such former student is Clinical Engineering graduate, Marthinus Bekker, who invented a new patent that was recently registered...
30Aug2021

Vocal Art student strikes a chord with international audiences

Tshegofatso Khunwane (23), an Advanced Diploma: Performing Arts (Vocal Art) student at the Faculty of Arts and Design, has recently returned from Spain where he has performed in a theatre production,...
27Aug2021

We will grow eMalahleni into region’s higher education leader

The TUT community, especially at the eMalahleni Campus, is proud to welcome Dr Molefe Maleka as the new eMalahleni Campus Rector. Dr Maleka’s term commenced on 1 August 2021.
20Aug2021

TUT alumna designs edgy nature inspired textiles

Ditiro Mashigo, an alumna of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design is cementing her space in the fashion and textile industry with her edgy range of designer...
19Aug2021

TUT Alumna appointed in top SAFA position

The South African Football Association (SAFA) in the Free State, has seen a historical change of leadership with the appointment of its first ever female provincial executive officer, Mosa Dladla...
18Aug2021

Arts Faculty showcases its fascinating research

Research is alive and kicking at the Faculty of Arts & Design based on a Research & Artistic Output Virtual Showcase the Faculty hosted on 28 July. The line-up included nine staff members sharing....
17Aug2021

Arts staff and alumnus add their voices to new book

Two staff members and an alumnus from the Faculty of Arts and Design, Pfunzo Sidogi (Fine and Studio Arts), Dr Anna-Marie Jansen van Vuuren (Visual Communication), and Katlego Chale (actor,...
12Aug2021

Deputy Minister Manamela vaccinates at TUT

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, received his COVID-19 vaccination at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Pretoria (West) campus today, 12 August...
July 2021
30Jul2021

TUT’s Zazini through to Olympic semi-finals

Early this morning, at 04:55, Sokwakhana Zazini, qualified for the semi-finals when he came third in the first round of the Men’s 400 hurdles, with a time of 49.51sec in Heat 5. Zazini, a TUT 400m...
29Jul2021

Mandela Lecture highlights deep-rooted graft within SA public service

As South Africans commemorate 27 years of freedom, there is also a veil of repeated acts of corruption tarnishing the gains of this democratic dispensation and eroding the moral...
28Jul2021

TUT to launch and celebrate Gibela Research Chair extension

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, and the Gibela Rail Transport Consortium will soon launch and celebrate the five-year milestones and...
22Jul2021

TUT to benefit from multi-million THENSA project

The Tshwane University of Technology will benefit from a multimillion-rand European funding capital injection, to fast track the South African Technology Network of universities (THENSA) project designed...
19Jul2021

TUT athletes head for Tokyo Olympics

Oscar Mavundla, Sokhwakhana Zazini, and TUT Athletics Coach, Stephen Mokoka, are among the squad of athletes selected to represent Team South Africa at the Tokyo Olympics. Olivier Mwimba will...
16Jul2021

TUT Vocal Art alumna bags major international prize

The Tshwane University of Technology community, in particular the Faculty of Arts and Design, is rejoicing following the news that Vocal Art alumna and up-and-coming soprano, Masabane Cecilia...
15Jul2021

Service delivery to benefit from TUT partnership with school of government

The Tshwane School for Business and Society (TSB), based at the Tshwane University of Technology, is one of 10 higher education institutions in the country...
14Jul2021

TUT celebrates ongoing SAP partnership with FIRST LEGO League Robotics programme

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) is celebrating the ongoing work and support of software...
09Jul2021

TUT to establish an Institute for the Future of Work

The Tshwane University of Technology has just announced plans to establish an Institute for the Future of Work. It will be officially launched later this year.
08Jul2021

TUT indigenous herbal medicines authority honoured for research

Prof Alvaro Viljoen, Director: SAMRC Herbal Drugs Research Unit at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and DST-NRF Chair in Phytomedicine, received...
07Jul2021

Student handpicked for prestigious leadership programme

Shortly before Women’s Month, Sandrine Kwinja (28), an Advanced Diploma: Interior Design student at the Tshwane University of Technology, received the good news that she was handpicked from a...
June 2021
30Jun2021

IT authority speaks at Data and Cloud Policy colloquium

Prof Pius Owolawi, HoD at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Computer Systems Engineering, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, represented TUT and...
29Jun2021

TUT Prof leads new African herbal pharmacopoeia

Prof David Katerere, the co-founder of PharmaConnect Africa (PCA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Association for African Medicinal Plants Standards...
25Jun2021

Dumisani Chauke breaks new sporting ground at TUT

Dumisani Chauke, celebrated sport star, founder and managing director of the DUMISANI CHAUKE NETBALL FOUNDATION and current Assistant Coach of the Spar Proteas Netball team, has been...
24Jun2021

TUT contributes to pioneering Adventure Industry Association

The drowning of a young learner from Parktown Boys’ High School in January 2020 and the resulting massive public outrage, highlighted the lack of an umbrella body for the diverse outdoor and adventure...
23Jun2021

TUT technology champions explore transformation of TVET training

Technology champions, Prof Khumbulani Mpofu, Gibela Research Chair and SARCHI Chair holder in Future Transport Manufacturing Technologies (FTMT) and Xolani Skosana, RMCERI incubated...
22Jun2021

UNESCO Chair in African Integration and Innovation established at TUT

The Tshwane University of Technology and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), recently signed a bilateral agreement to establish a UNESCO chair...
09Jun2021

TUT Post-doctoral nursing fellow’s PhD dream fulfilled

Postdoctoral fellow at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing, Dr Tshiamo Ramalepa has just become the youngest person in his profession to obtain a Doctorate degree...
07Jun2021

Student governance and leadership expert obtains doctorate degree

Dr Gugulethu Morris Xaba, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Director of Student Governance and Leadership Development (SGLD), has just obtained a doctorate degree in Organisational Leader...
04Jun2021

Caster Semenya obtains Post Graduate diploma in Sport Management

One of South Africa's most celebrated athletes, Mokgadi Caster Semenya, has obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Sport Management from the...
03Jun2021

First South African obtains TUT doctorate in fashion design