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Access to technology and funding command the agenda at TUT’s 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue

Public digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship education, and funding are key to unlocking Africa’s next growth story. This is what speakers and panellists at the 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue put forward as the missing link in advancing the continent’s development agenda.

6 October 2026

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Against all odds: Dr Mbonani triumphs over challenges to earn doctorate

Balancing the demands of academic research, career advancement, marriage and motherhood is a challenge few can navigate simultaneously. Yet, through determination, resilience and unwavering commitment, Dr Mbali Pridy Mbonani overcame extraordinary personal and professional obstacles to achieve one of academia’s highest accolades.

6 October 2026

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TUT clinches historic fifth Varsity Football title

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has once again stamped its authority on South African university football, claiming a record-extending fifth Varsity Football title after a dramatic 3-2 victory over the University of Pretoria (Tuks) in the championship final at Tuks Stadium on 2 October.

6 October 2026

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Home-Grown Excellence: Dr Given Selowa Completes Doctor of Education at 33

In a proud moment for the Tshwane University of Technology, Dr Given Selowa graduates today with his Doctor of Education (EdD) at the age of 33, crowning a remarkable journey that began when he first joined the university as a student in 2013.

5 October 2026

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TUT and DUT Unite to Shape Resilient Futures Through Intelligence and Innovation

The Department of Business and Information Management Services at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Department of Information and Corporate Management at Durban University of Technology (DUT) are proud to jointly host the 2nd Biennial Interdisciplinary Conference on 8-9 October 2026.

5 October 2026

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Doctoral candidate among TUT Artivism Conference's young voices

The 2026 Artivism Conference, Reimagining Futures, brought together artists, activists and scholars from around the world to explore how creative practice can challenge injustice and imagine new possibilities. Among the emerging voices was Maanbu Thalapathi (27), a doctoral candidate in TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design, whose journey from Chennai, India, to Pretoria reflects TUT's growing appeal to international researchers.

5 October 2026

SASUF

Building future global leaders through SASUF collaboration

Students from South Africa and Sweden recently came together to strengthen their leadership capabilities, intercultural understanding and collaborative skills during the 2026 South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Student Leadership Programme (SLP). The programme provided a dynamic platform for future leaders to engage across borders and cultures while laying the foundation for sustainable international partnerships.

5 October 2026

Vishern

Artivism meets humanity at TUT conference

At the TUT Artivism Conference 2026: Reimagining Futures, photographer Vishern Debiky invites audiences to reconsider what they think they know about homelessness, dignity and belonging in South Africa's urban spaces.

5 October 2026

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TUT helps turn municipal challenges into opportunities for improvement

When a municipality wants to improve how it delivers services, the answers often lie in the processes happening behind the scenes. At the City of Tshwane, 130 officials are now equipped with new skills to identify problems, improve processes and find practical solutions after successfully completing a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Short Learning Programme (SLP) delivered by Tshwane University of Technology.

2 October 2026

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Building research impact and third-stream income through emerging researchers and niche areas

Emerging researchers and representatives from Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) Niche Areas were encouraged to strengthen collaboration, expand their professional networks and pursue diverse funding opportunities during a strategic networking event aimed at enhancing research impact and generating third-stream income.

2 October 2026