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The Mbombela Campus celebrates academic excellence
Academic achievement took centre stage at the Mbombela Campus’ 2026 Academic Excellence Awards held on 15 October 2026. Students from all three faculties of the campus were recognised for their outstanding academic performance and dedication throughout the 2025 academic year. The event marked a significant milestone for the campus, bringing together students, academic staff, support personnel and campus leadership to celebrate excellence.
Doctoral research inspires singer Birdie’s new album
South African anthropologist, singer and songwriter Dr Tribute Mboweni, popularly known as Birdie, has released her sophomore album, Matimu (History), a musical project inspired by her doctoral research into history, landscapes and people’s relationships with Mapungubwe.
From Restrooms Floors to Doctoral Gown: TUT Spokesperson’s Extraordinary Journey
There are moments when a woman stands in a red doctoral gown and the years collapse behind her like a long, heavy breath finally released. That was Dr Phaphama Tshisikhawe on 14 October 2026 - mortarboard straight, eyes bright, voice steady - telling the story of a doctorate earned through lonely nights of research and quiet sacrifice. A degree that, against every odd, almost never happened.
TUT’s industry-focused research attracts Germany-based professional for doctoral studies
After years of working in Germany's mechanical engineering industry, Maren Kobusch knew exactly what she wanted from her doctoral studies: research that could address the real challenges facing manufacturers. She found that opportunity thousands of kilometres from home, at the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Industrial Engineering, where applied research and industry collaboration are the mainstay.
Two TUT Fashion Design students reach Top 20 of prestigious Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award
Two students from the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Arts and Design have secured a place among South Africa's most promising emerging designers after being selected as finalists in the Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award 2026 Johannesburg Edition.
The 5th Annual Limpopo Varsity Hackathon Promotes Innovation in Agriculture
The 5th Annual Limpopo Varsity Hackathon (LVH) brought together hundreds of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Agriculture students for three days of collaboration, critical thinking and innovation.
TUT collaboration turns creative vision into commercial glass prototypes
What happens when the creative possibilities of glass meet the technical demands of functional lighting design? A collaborative project between the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Departments of Fine & Studio Arts and Interior Design challenged students to answer this through practice — developing commercially viable luminaire concepts and taking selected designs from technical resolution through to full-scale prototyping at Ngwenya Glass in Eswatini.
From top student to lecturer: Hope Masinge’s academic dream takes shape
Two years after declaring her ambition to pursue a PhD and inspire future built-environment professionals, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) graduate Hope Masinge is already turning that vision into reality.
Double doctoral milestone for TUT Law academics
The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Humanities has strengthened its academic and research capacity following the attainment of Doctor of Laws (LLD) degrees by two academics in the Department of Law, Safety and Security Management.
A Master’s journey of faith and courage
For Nompi Martha Motaung, earning a Master’s degree represents far more than an academic achievement. It is the culmination of a remarkable journey defined by faith, resilience, sacrifice and an unwavering determination to overcome adversity.