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AI Week showcases innovation and AI-Powered solutions
Innovative student ideas, industry collaboration and AI-powered solutions were the focus of the Tshwane University of Technology’s AI Week 2026, with participants exploring how emerging technologies can address real-world challenges and create sustainable impact. The three-day programme showcased innovation, practical skills development and multidisciplinary teamwork while opening new opportunities for student growth and workplace experience.
Men of Impact encouraged to embrace purposeful leadership at Motlhabane 2026
Young men at theTshwane University of Technology's eMalahleni Campus got together on 26 July 2026 for Motlhabane 2026, a seminar that challenged them to embrace accountability, lead with integrity and become positive influences in their communities. During the Men of Impact seminar, speakers shared personal experiences and practical lessons on resilience, self-care, entrepreneurship and purposeful leadership.
Inclusion campaign strengthens sense of belonging across Campuses
Every student deserves to feel seen, valued and empowered to succeed. This message, “Our university, our space, our belonging, was at the centre of the 2026 Soshanguve Campuses Disability Awareness Campaign, during which students, staff and stakeholders united to promote disability inclusion, accessibility, safety and belonging across the university community.
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Rising music talent takes conducting debut to new heights
Stepping from the saxophone section to the conductor’s podium, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) first-year Computer Science student and accomplished saxophonist, Khumo Modise, recently realised a life-long dream conducting the UNISA Wind Ensemble at the UNISA ZK Matthews Great Hall. It was his first experience leading an ensemble of this size and brought a long-held musical ambition to life.
African partnership supports continental teacher education innovation
A benchmarking visit by Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports has opened new opportunities for collaboration in teacher education, curriculum reform and assessment practices across the continent. The engagement highlighted innovative approaches to classroom assessment while strengthening partnerships to improve learning outcomes and advance education in Africa.
Outstanding Cisco honour recognises decade of digital skills impact
More than 5 000 students trained, eight certified instructors and a decade-long partnership with a global technology leader have earned the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) a Cisco Academy Outstanding University Partner Award.
Inaugural Accounting Day empowers students for digital future
The Tshwane University of Technology's inaugural Accounting Day, themed Empowering Digitally Ready Accounting Professionals, provided students with valuable industry exposure and practical insights into the rapidly evolving accounting profession. Hosted by the Department of Accounting, the event brought together industry leaders, professional bodies and exhibitors to prepare students for technology-driven careers.
Governance excursion bridges theory and practice for Public Management students
Third-year Public Management students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) gained first-hand exposure to public sector leadership, governance and public administration during an academic excursion that connected classroom learning with real-world government practice. The experience enabled students to engage directly with municipal and government leaders while exploring key governance institutions shaping South Africa's public sector.
TUT symposium focuses on multivocality, interdisciplinarity and creative expressions in addressing GBVF
The Tshwane University of Technology will host the 3rd annual Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Symposium from 5 – 7 August 2026, bringing together stakeholders to explore artivism as a catalyst for social change.
FEBE receives continued ECSA accreditation for engineering programmes
The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has once again demonstrated the quality of its engineering education after receiving continued accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for three of its undergraduate engineering programmes.