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December 2023
01
Dec
2023
Summoned by Brilliance, Convened by Excellence: VC pens a letter to TUT Academics
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) celebrated and recognised top academics and researchers at a special function, which took place on 29 November 2023. Some exceptional administrative...
01
Dec
2023
Research Day explores Impactful Research at Faculty of Humanities
A compelling and thought-provoking research day, "Promoting Impactful Research for the Good of Society”, was hosted by the Faculty of Humanities at the Soshanguve South Campus, late in November 2023.
01
Dec
2023
TSB and society celebrate excellence at MBA Awards
The Tshwane School for Business and Society (TSB) recently hosted its annual MBA Awards Dinner to celebrate remarkable achievements of students and highlight TSB’s distinct focus on society in its curriculum.
01
Dec
2023
Chancellor’s Award winner is a beacon of excellence in ICT
With immense pride, the Faculty of ICT (FoICT) congratulates a Computer Science student, Kearabetswe Tau, for receiving the prestigious Chancellor’s Award in November 2023. In the quick-paced field of Information and Communication Technolo...
November 2023
30
Nov
2023
One of our own amongst recipients of the 2023 Abe Bailey Travel Bursary
Mr George Temba, a third year Motion Picture Production student at the Faculty of the Arts and Design will fly the TUT flag high when he visits the United Kingdom for three weeks in an all-expenses paid trip. He is one of the lucky students who won the 2023...
30
Nov
2023
Agricultural Economics students win big at Conference
Students from the Department of Crop Sciences, majoring in Agricultural Economics walked away with a couple of awards at the 13th African Farm Management Association (AFMA) Conference held in the Eastern Cape’s (East London) from 19 until...
28
Nov
2023
Investing in a Future Free of Gender Based-Violence: TUT Participates in the 2023 Sixteen Days of Activism Against GBV
The Council, management, staff and students of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) enter this period of the year 2023 Sixteen Days of Activism...
27
Nov
2023
Crème de la Crème of TUT Sports stars celebrated at Prestigious Awards
After a year of noteworthy achievements, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) celebrated its sporting stars – the crème de la crème - at the annual Prestigious Sport Awards on 24 November...
24
Nov
2023
TUT cements its position in water and energy sector through agreement
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment has signed a collaborative agreement with the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA)...
23
Nov
2023
Colonel gets thumbs up at SALAs for novel
Here Comes the Gay King, a homosexual fiction, authored by TUT Alum, Dimakatso David Mokoena, has won the esteemed K Sello Duiker Memorial Literary Award at the South African Literary Awards (SALAs), which were held in Potchefstroom early in Nove...
23
Nov
2023
TUT appoints Dr Gloria Serobe as its Chancellor
The Council of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gloria Tomatoe Serobe as its new Chancellor. In accordance with the Statute of TUT, Dr Serobe will hold this position for an initial period...
22
Nov
2023
Postgraduate Indaba promotes rich research culture at TUT
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Research and Innovation (R&I) hosted its annual Postgraduate Students Indaba which focuses on building a strong and high-quality postgraduate student community. The event took place at the Pretoria...
22
Nov
2023
Speech impediment could not derail aspiring industrial engineer
Rejoice Mahlodi Maapola, a 22-year-old Tshwane University of Technology student, was recognised as one of the Best Overall Achievers at the Industrial Engineering Academic Excellence Awards hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Enviro...
20
Nov
2023
Postdoctoral seminar showcases TUT’s brilliant research
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Research and Innovation (R&I) hosted its annual Postdoctoral Research Fellow Seminar at the Pretoria Campus on Friday, 17 November 2023.
20
Nov
2023
Presidential Award goes to TUT Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) triumphed at the 2023 National Presidential SMME and Cooperative Awards, winning the highly revered Ministerial...
17
Nov
2023
TUT Teaching and Learning Deputy Vice-Chancellor inaugurated an ASSAf member
Prof Barend van Wyk, the TUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching, Learning and Technology has been inaugurated as a member of the premier body of scientists in the country - the Academy of Science of...
17
Nov
2023
MasterClass Series highlights importance of improved governance systems
The National School of Government (NSG) in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT’s) Faculty of Humanities hosted a special lecture by Prof GONG Weibin, the Vice-President of the...
16
Nov
2023
Mpumalanga’s first student Hackathon, a pioneering AI initiative
October 2023, saw the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in collaboration with the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) and sponsored by Nkgwete IT Solutions, NITheCS, MLAB, TUT Advancement and Partnerships Office and supported by the...
15
Nov
2023
My hope is in you, says VC to TUT NRF-rated researchers
Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, thanked and appreciated researchers who are rated and re-rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF) at various levels for their research outputs over the...
14
Nov
2023
eMalahleni Campus launches Programming Elites Club to elevate students’ skills
In the world of technology, connections are key. The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)’S eMalahleni Campus launched a Programming Club called the Programming Elites Club (PEC), aimed at...
14
Nov
2023
Young farmer represents TUT at Food for Mzansi fair
TUT Alum, 33-year-old Dimpho Xaba, represented the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) at the recent “Food for Mzansi” event, a platform that promotes sustainability, rural development and agriculture. More than 300 farmers attended the event. TUT....
13
Nov
2023
Excellence in all its magnificence celebrated at TUT’s Chancellor’s Awards
The excellence and magnificence of “Top Seven” graduates were recognised at the annual Tshwane University of Technology’s Chancellor’s Excellence Awards ceremony, that took place at the Sheraton...
13
Nov
2023
OP-ED: South Africa’s universities aren’t training future civil servants for what the country needs
Many analysts blame state capture – the corruption of the management of public affairs – for the weakening of state capacity in South Africa. A judicial commission of inquiry into the problem laid it bare.
13
Nov
2023
Min Ndabeni-Abrahams delivers keynote at TUT Centre for Entrepreneurship Development’s 5th anniversary
Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, will deliver a keynote address at the fifth anniversary celebration of the Tshwane...
10
Nov
2023
New Head of Department appointed at Tourism Management
Dr Pascal Tauoatsoala has been appointed as the new HoD of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management from 1 November 2023. The excited HoD said he is humbled and honoured to be entrusted with such a huge responsibili...
10
Nov
2023
Alum credits TUT’s Journalism Department for his success
Titus Tshungu, TUT Journalism Alum and Communication Manager for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has credited the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Journalism for the role they played in his success as a renowned...
07
Nov
2023
TUT welcomes new Director for Sport and Recreation
Dr Hajira Mashego, a highly impactful and respected sport professional, has been appointed to take over the reigns as the Tshwane University of Technology’s new Director of Sport and Recreation. She took office on 1 November 2023.
07
Nov
2023
Girls in Tech explore future of work and technology at IFoW 4IR Dialogue
The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology’s (FoICT) "Girls in Tech" had an exciting opportunity to explore the future of work and technology at the 2nd Annual Future of Work 4IR Dialogue, themed Collaboration for inclusive Economic...
06
Nov
2023
Digitalisation workshop is an eye-opener for SMMEs
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management in partnership with the Small Tourism Enterprise Association (STEA), hosted an empowerment and engagement workshop and exhibition for Small, Medium, and...
03
Nov
2023
State-of-the-art multi-seater solar car on the cards for TUT
Efficient transportation is a key focus at the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, where students are empowered with engineering skills and knowledge to create the cars of tomorrow. The success is evident...
01
Nov
2023
TUT appoints new Executive Dean for Faculty of Science
Prof Ntebogeng Mokgalaka-Fleischmann has been appointed to take over the reigns as the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science. She takes office from today, 1 November 2023.
01
Nov
2023
Stakeholders contribute substantially to TUT fundraising Golf Day
The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Advancement and Partnerships Office (APO) hosted its second annual Pretoria Fundraising Golf Day event at Woodhill Residential Estate and Country Club on Thursday, 26 October 2023.
01
Nov
2023
VC congratulates Motsepe Family as TUT awards Posthumous Honorary Doctorate to “ABC” Motsepe
The Tshwane University of Technology yesterday, 31 October 2023, awarded a Posthumous Honorary Doctorate to one of the country’s beloved sons, the late Augustine Butana Chaane “ABC” Motsepe.
01
Nov
2023
Management Sciences awards top-achieving students
About 70 students at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Pretoria Campus received certificates and trophies as acknowledgement for their hard work and dedication during the Faculty of Management Sciences’ annual Top Achievers Awards.
October 2023
31
Oct
2023
TUT hosts training for Food Service Managers
The Department of Hospitality Management at the Faculty of Management Sciences hosted a Leadership Training session for the Gauteng Food Service Managers at the Prestige Auditorium on 19 October. The event was organised by Frans Matsekoleng, Chairperson of the Training Committee of Food Service...
31
Oct
2023
TUT's Engineering Top Achievers share their insights to achieving success
The Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) recognised the academic excellence of its top achievers during an awards event on 23 October. Six graduates, comprising five Master's graduates and one BTech graduate, obtain...
31
Oct
2023
TUT quality expert obtains her doctorate
Emily Mabote, Director for Quality Promotion and Acting Executive Director: Institutional Effectiveness and Technology at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), obtained her Doctorate from Rhodes University on 13 October 2023. Speaking about the journey towards reaching this milestone in her career, she says if it...
30
Oct
2023
TUT’s first female head of Architecture and alumna receives doctorate
Tariené Gaum, an Alum from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, broke a new barrier for women following her appointment as the first female Head of Department at the Department of Architecture and...
30
Oct
2023
TUT’s young female scientists break research barriers
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Research and Innovation (R&I) hosted a Young Female Researchers event at the Pretoria Campus on 20 October 2023, showcasing cutting-edge research, along with reflections on research journeys and insightful academic strategies.
26
Oct
2023
Two aspiring engineer brothers shine at the spring graduation
Two brothers, Oluwasegun Chijioke Adekoya and Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya, from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), received their Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Polymer Technology during the Spring Graduation at the Tshwane University of Technology's Pretoria Campus on 23 Octob...
25
Oct
2023
Programming Fest - where innovation meets inspiration
Programming festivals have become a hub of creativity, innovation, and community. These events bring together programmers, developers, and tech enthusiasts to celebrate their shared passion for coding and to display their innovative projects. Events like Hackathons provide a platform for participants to come...
25
Oct
2023
FAD Research Showcase highlights challenges facing emerging researchers
At the Faculty of Arts and Design's Research Showcase held on 18 October 2023, internal institutional administrative processes which are often bureaucratic, slow and time-consuming, were highlighted as one of the biggest challenges facing emerging researchers. Dr...
24
Oct
2023
Manufacturing in the Age of Disruption
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) together with Stellenbosch University will from today, 24 – 26 October host the 56th Conference in International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) on Manufacturing Systems, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
24
Oct
2023
Down Second Avenue, second time around — re-reading Es’kia Mphahlele today
Es’kia Mphahlele’s work stands as a stark reminder for us to stay focussed on the human in all their ‘bitternesses’, their possibilities, their ‘powerlessnesses’ and equally in their ability to wound Earth, animal and fellow humans alike — even in the 21st century.
24
Oct
2023
Arts Campus opens new Health and Wellness Centre
Staff and students could not hide their excitement when the new state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Centre was officially opened by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke in Building 28, at the Arts Campus on 21 September.
20
Oct
2023
“These Stories Have to be Shared” – In Conversation with Dr Judy Dlamini on her trail-blazing book Equal but Different
Dr Judy Dlamini, Equal but Different: Women Leaders’ Life Stories. Overcoming Race, Gender and Social Class, Johannesburg: Sifiso Publishers, 2016.
20
Oct
2023
TUT and Raslouw Private Hospital forge partnership for enhanced medical education
In a significant stride towards advancing medical education and healthcare services, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Raslouw Private Hospital (RPH) on Thursday, 19 October 2023. This...
19
Oct
2023
Shattering stereotypes, FoICT empowers “Girls in Tech” for industry
The historically male dominated technological world is experiencing a powerful wave of change that is sweeping the sector. Girls in technology are breaking down preconceived notions, tearing down boundaries and inspiring a new generation of inventors. As the world celebrated the “International Day of the Girl...
18
Oct
2023
Doctoral student awarded national prize for exceptional research work
Bongani Radebe, a doctoral student from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) was awarded the national best prize for outstanding research work by The South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC).
18
Oct
2023
Mokoena adorns people's homes with art from recycled plant material
A Building Sciences Alumnus from the Tshwane University of Technology, Tshepo Mokoena, has taken recycling to a different level by collecting tree logs to design mesmerising wallpaper artwork.
17
Oct
2023
Faculty of Humanities awards 15 doctoral degrees during Spring graduations
The Spring graduation ceremony for the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Humanities saw 2 644 future ready students receiving their qualifications.
16
Oct
2023
ICT celebrates bright minds during Spring graduations
The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), celebrated successes of the newest batch of graduates who are ready to take the tech world by storm. The group of 480 graduates who have finished their studies, received their qualifications at the...
13
Oct
2023
Time to craft 21st century curricula for 21st century skills – Prof Maluleke speaks at Vhembe TVET Curriculum Summit
Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), delivered the keynote address at the Curriculum Summit of the Vhembe TVET College in Limpopo on 11 October 2023.
13
Oct
2023
TUT co-hosts conference on Repositioning African Governments
The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) in collaboration with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the University of South Africa (UNISA), hosted the 22nd SAAPAM annual conference at the Birchwood Conference Centre, Ekhuruleni, from 24 to...
12
Oct
2023
Technology, the core of Hackathon series in bridging past and future
In the heart of South Africa lies the province of Limpopo, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. However, it is not just the landscapes that are flourishing in Limpopo; it is also a hub for innovation and technological advancement. At the forefront of this tech revolution is the...
11
Oct
2023
Conference confirms readiness to move beyond intellectualisation of African languages
“Beyond the primary requirement of literacy, intellectualisation of African languages depends on a number of other enabling conditions. The first is availability and access to all knowledge, past, present and future.”
10
Oct
2023
TUT’s Choirmaster represents University and Province at European festival
Pearl Thulani Nyathi has been selected to represent the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Gauteng, and South Africa at the prestigious 5th European Choir Games, which will take place in Norrköping, Sweden, from 28 October to 5 November 2023.
06
Oct
2023
Final push towards the NDP 2023 Finish line – a vital call for action
Together with its recent 10-year review of the implementation of the NDP, the National Planning Commission has published a Call to Action. The inclusion of the Call to Action is intended, in part, to answer the ‘so what’ question that must inevitably spring to consciousness in light of the review findings. The review findi...
06
Oct
2023
TUT wins Bridgestone Ilanga Cup two consecutive years
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Solar car Team has retained its title as the Bridgestone Ilanga Cup Champion, after registering a whopping 110 laps (nearly 473km) in the 12-hour 2023 challenge.
05
Oct
2023
VC’s Seminar unlocks road to entrepreneurial excellence
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted the 32nd Vice-Chancellor’s Prestigious Research and Innovation Seminar themed "Entrepreneurship Excellence through Research, Education, and Training: A Holistic and Inclusive Approach, on 27 September 2023.
05
Oct
2023
All roads lead to the National Dialogue on Future of Work - UNLEASHING THE TUT VISION FOR FUTURE-READINESS
For two days, on 18 and 19 October 2023, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for the Future of Work (IFoW) will host the National Dialogue on the Future of Work. The event, that will be hosted at Time...
03
Oct
2023
MAISH adventure to unleash young innovators’ potential
Young tech enthusiast, coding wizard and extraordinary problem solvers had an opportunity to learn more about the world of hackathons – the ultimate playground for aspiring innovators – during the Mpumalanga Artificial Intelligence Students Hackathon (MAISH) activation on 29 September 2023 at...
03
Oct
2023
FUTURE OF AI IN BUSINESS - TUT’s Artificial Intelligence expert to share insight
Prof Anish Kurien, Acting Director at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Artificial Intelligence Hub will form part of the prestigious Future of AI in Business Dialogue co-hosted by the South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (SAPCC) and ABSA in Sandton...
03
Oct
2023
TUT outclass UJ to be crowned 2023 Varsity Football champions
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) became the 2023 Varsity Football champions when they beat the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to win their fourth title in the competition’s history.
02
Oct
2023
“Many Faces of Humanity” unveiled at TUT’s International Translation Day celebration
In celebration of International Translation Day, which was held on Friday, 15 September, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, and the Gauteng Pan South African Language...
September 2023
29
Sep
2023
Exceptional research showcased at TUT’s Niche Area Forum
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Research and Innovation (R&I) once again brought together the crème de la crème of researchers during its 2023 annual Niche Areas Forum, which highlighted the University’s impactful and cutting-edge research that responds to societal challenges locally,...
29
Sep
2023
TUT focuses on significance of correct documentation for international students
The importance of the correct documentation for international students was highlighted during a discussion with Home Affairs Official and Medical Aid Scheme representatives, hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology’s International Student Office...
28
Sep
2023
Ga-Rankuwa Campus’s new acting Rector ready for the challenge
“Let’s move the Ga-Rankuwa Campus from good to great, to be TUT’s best campus of choice, where every student would want to study.” This is one of the long-term aspirations of Ga-Rankuwa’s Acting Campus Rector, Dr Elikanah Lumadi, who was appointed to the position earlier this year. He sees his appointment as a call...
27
Sep
2023
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...
27
Sep
2023
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.
26
Sep
2023
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...
26
Sep
2023
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...
22
Sep
2023
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...
22
Sep
2023
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...
22
Sep
2023
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...
21
Sep
2023
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.
20
Sep
2023
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...
20
Sep
2023
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...
20
Sep
2023
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...
19
Sep
2023
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...
19
Sep
2023
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...
18
Sep
2023
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...
18
Sep
2023
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.
18
Sep
2023
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...
14
Sep
2023
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...
14
Sep
2023
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...
13
Sep
2023
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.
13
Sep
2023
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...
13
Sep
2023
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...
12
Sep
2023
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...
12
Sep
2023
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...
12
Sep
2023
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...
11
Sep
2023
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).
11
Sep
2023
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...
08
Sep
2023
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...
08
Sep
2023
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...
07
Sep
2023
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...
07
Sep
2023
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...
07
Sep
2023
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...
06
Sep
2023
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...
06
Sep
2023
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
06
Sep
2023
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).
06
Sep
2023
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.
05
Sep
2023
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.
05
Sep
2023
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.
04
Sep
2023
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.
04
Sep
2023
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.”
04
Sep
2023
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...
04
Sep
2023
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 ...
01
Sep
2023
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...
01
Sep
2023
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...
01
Sep
2023
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
31
Aug
2023
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...
31
Aug
2023
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.
31
Aug
2023
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.
30
Aug
2023
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...
29
Aug
2023
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...
29
Aug
2023
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..
25
Aug
2023
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...
24
Aug
2023
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...
24
Aug
2023
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...
23
Aug
2023
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...
23
Aug
2023
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...
22
Aug
2023
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.
22
Aug
2023
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...
21
Aug
2023
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.
21
Aug
2023
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.
18
Aug
2023
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, ...
18
Aug
2023
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...
18
Aug
2023
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...
17
Aug
2023
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).
17
Aug
2023
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...
16
Aug
2023
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,...
16
Aug
2023
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.
15
Aug
2023
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.
15
Aug
2023
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.
15
Aug
2023
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.
14
Aug
2023
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...
08
Aug
2023
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...
08
Aug
2023
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.
08
Aug
2023
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.
07
Aug
2023
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...
07
Aug
2023
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.
07
Aug
2023
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...
07
Aug
2023
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...
05
Aug
2023
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...
04
Aug
2023
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.
02
Aug
2023
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...
01
Aug
2023
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
31
Jul
2023
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...
28
Jul
2023
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...
27
Jul
2023
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.
27
Jul
2023
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...
26
Jul
2023
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.
24
Jul
2023
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.
24
Jul
2023
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.
21
Jul
2023
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.
21
Jul
2023
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...
20
Jul
2023
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...
18
Jul
2023
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...
14
Jul
2023
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-...
13
Jul
2023
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.
13
Jul
2023
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...
10
Jul
2023
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...
10
Jul
2023
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...
03
Jul
2023
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
30
Jun
2023
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...
23
Jun
2023
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...
22
Jun
2023
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.
22
Jun
2023
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,...
21
Jun
2023
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.
20
Jun
2023
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...
19
Jun
2023
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.”
15
Jun
2023
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...
15
Jun
2023
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.
13
Jun
2023
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...
12
Jun
2023
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.
12
Jun
2023
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).
09
Jun
2023
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.
09
Jun
2023
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
09
Jun
2023
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...
08
Jun
2023
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...
08
Jun
2023
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.
06
Jun
2023
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...
06
Jun
2023
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...
05
Jun
2023
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.
02
Jun
2023
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.
02
Jun
2023
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...
02
Jun
2023
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...
01
Jun
2023
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...
01
Jun
2023
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
31
May
2023
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...
26
May
2023
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.
22
May
2023
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...
17
May
2023
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...
17
May
2023
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...
16
May
2023
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...
16
May
2023
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...
15
May
2023
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...
15
May
2023
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...
15
May
2023
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.
12
May
2023
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...
12
May
2023
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...
11
May
2023
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.
11
May
2023
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...
10
May
2023
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...
10
May
2023
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.
09
May
2023
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.
09
May
2023
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...
09
May
2023
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...
09
May
2023
“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),...
04
May
2023
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.
04
May
2023
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-...
04
May
2023
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
26
Apr
2023
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...
25
Apr
2023
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...
25
Apr
2023
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...
25
Apr
2023
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...
24
Apr
2023
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-...
24
Apr
2023
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.
21
Apr
2023
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...
21
Apr
2023
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.
19
Apr
2023
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...
18
Apr
2023
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.
18
Apr
2023
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...
17
Apr
2023
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...
17
Apr
2023
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...
14
Apr
2023
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.
12
Apr
2023
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...
11
Apr
2023
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...
05
Apr
2023
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...
03
Apr
2023
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
29
Mar
2023
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.
27
Mar
2023
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.
27
Mar
2023
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...
23
Mar
2023
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...
23
Mar
2023
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...
23
Mar
2023
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...
17
Mar
2023
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...
17
Mar
2023
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.
17
Mar
2023
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...
16
Mar
2023
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.
09
Mar
2023
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...
09
Mar
2023
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).
07
Mar
2023
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).
07
Mar
2023
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...
04
Mar
2023
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...
03
Mar
2023
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...
03
Mar
2023
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.
01
Mar
2023
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
24
Feb
2023
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.
23
Feb
2023
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...
23
Feb
2023
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.
22
Feb
2023
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...
21
Feb
2023
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...
16
Feb
2023
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...
14
Feb
2023
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...
14
Feb
2023
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...
13
Feb
2023
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:...
13
Feb
2023
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...
06
Feb
2023
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).
06
Feb
2023
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...
03
Feb
2023
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...
03
Feb
2023
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...
02
Feb
2023
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
26
Jan
2023
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.
24
Jan
2023
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...
23
Jan
2023
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...
20
Jan
2023
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.
19
Jan
2023
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
09
Dec
2022
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...
08
Dec
2022
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...
08
Dec
2022
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
30
Nov
2022
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.
28
Nov
2022
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.
24
Nov
2022
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...
23
Nov
2022
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...
18
Nov
2022
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...
18
Nov
2022
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.
17
Nov
2022
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...
16
Nov
2022
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...
15
Nov
2022
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...
15
Nov
2022
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...
14
Nov
2022
Welcome to Dinokeng at TUT!
- University to officially unveil new name for the administration hub at the Pretoria Campus
11
Nov
2022
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...
11
Nov
2022
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...
10
Nov
2022
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...
09
Nov
2022
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.”
08
Nov
2022
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...
08
Nov
2022
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...
07
Nov
2022
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...
04
Nov
2022
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...
03
Nov
2022
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.
02
Nov
2022
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...
02
Nov
2022
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...
01
Nov
2022
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
28
Oct
2022
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)...
25
Oct
2022
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,...
21
Oct
2022
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...
20
Oct
2022
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.
20
Oct
2022
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...
19
Oct
2022
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...
18
Oct
2022
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...
13
Oct
2022
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...
12
Oct
2022
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...
07
Oct
2022
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
26
Sep
2022
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.
23
Sep
2022
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.
21
Sep
2022
Two national firsts launched at TUT’s Soshanguve Campus
* Campus Community Safety Forum and Victim Empowerment Centre
16
Sep
2022
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...
13
Sep
2022
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...
13
Sep
2022
TUT launches GBV&F project and victim empowerment centre
* SAPS officers trained to combat gender-based violence and femicide
10
Sep
2022
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)...
08
Sep
2022
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.
08
Sep
2022
TUT to host National Dialogue on Future of Work
- UNLEASHING THE TUT VISION FOR FUTURE-READINESS
07
Sep
2022
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
31
Aug
2022
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...
30
Aug
2022
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.
29
Aug
2022
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.
29
Aug
2022
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.
29
Aug
2022
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...
26
Aug
2022
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...
25
Aug
2022
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,...
23
Aug
2022
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...
19
Aug
2022
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...
19
Aug
2022
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.
19
Aug
2022
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...
18
Aug
2022
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.
18
Aug
2022
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...
17
Aug
2022
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...
16
Aug
2022
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.
16
Aug
2022
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.
16
Aug
2022
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...
16
Aug
2022
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...
06
Aug
2022
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.
05
Aug
2022
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.
05
Aug
2022
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...
04
Aug
2022
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...
04
Aug
2022
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.
02
Aug
2022
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
29
Jul
2022
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.
28
Jul
2022
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...
27
Jul
2022
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.
26
Jul
2022
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.
26
Jul
2022
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...
26
Jul
2022
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.
25
Jul
2022
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...
22
Jul
2022
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...
22
Jul
2022
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...
19
Jul
2022
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...
18
Jul
2022
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,...
13
Jul
2022
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...
13
Jul
2022
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.
11
Jul
2022
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...
07
Jul
2022
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...
05
Jul
2022
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...
04
Jul
2022
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,...
01
Jul
2022
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).
01
Jul
2022
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
30
Jun
2022
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...
29
Jun
2022
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...
23
Jun
2022
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...
21
Jun
2022
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.
20
Jun
2022
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,...
13
Jun
2022
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.
09
Jun
2022
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.
08
Jun
2022
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...
07
Jun
2022
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...
07
Jun
2022
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 a