2026 News
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.
Two brothers obtain the same doctoral qualification
Three years after graduating alongside his older brother at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Oluwasegun Chijioke Adekoya has followed in his footsteps by becoming a doctoral graduate in Polymer Engineering.
Michelle Bester’s doctoral research puts the well-being of train drivers at the heart of railway safety
Every day, train drivers take responsibility for the lives of the people sitting behind them. Their job demands concentration, vigilance and sound judgement, often for long hours, under conditions that can be physically and psychologically demanding.
Lecturer’s doctorate challenges how architecture is taught in African universities
Growing up in Tembisa, Jabu Makhubu never imagined that watching beautiful homes on the television programme Top Billing would spark an interest that would eventually lead him to challenge the way architecture is taught in African universities.