2026 News
Three minutes to success for TUT lecturer and doctoral candidate
A Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) lecturer and doctoral candidate will represent the University at regional level after winning the SANORD Three Minute Thesis Institutional Competition. Her achievement highlights excellence in research communication and showcases the ability to present complex academic work in a clear and engaging way.
TUT Forges Strategic Partnerships with Top Universities to Boost Research Excellence
In a significant step to boost research productivity and foster national collaboration, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with several leading South African universities to co-host Postdoctoral Research Fellows.
TUT Breaks into Global Top 12% in 2026 EduRank
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has ranked 1,663rd out of 14,131 universities worldwide in the 2026 EduRank Rankings, placing it in the top 12% globally. The university also ranked 34th in Africa (out of 1,104) and 13th nationally among South Africa’s 26 public universities.
TUT Research Output More Than Doubles in Four Years
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has recorded a strong and consistent upward trajectory in its research productivity, according to the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) official Sector Report on the Evaluation of the 2024 Universities’ Research Outputs.
Resilience and determination shape first-year success
First-year Financial Management student Nthabeleng Mohubedu (24) is determinedly embracing University life and focusing on her future. As she adapts to a new learning environment, she is building independence, strengthening her academic skills and making the most of every opportunity at the Tshwane University of Technology’ (TUT) Faculty of Economics and Finance.
Students turn design concepts into profitable products
Industrial Design students at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Architecture and Industrial Design (Arch+ID) are stepping into the marketplace long before graduation. The Class of 2026 is already turning classroom learning into real-world impact, transforming ideas into products and earning income while still studying.
Innovative AI career preparation platform empowers South Africa’s youth
A Tshwane University of Technology alumnus, Banele Mgwevu, is using technology to help young South Africans prepare for one of the most challenging aspects of entering the workplace – the interview process.
Academic excellence recognised with Chancellor’s Award
Outstanding academic performance and determination have earned Human Resource Management graduate, Itumeleng Mogaleadi Mahlatji, one of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) highest academic honours, the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in the Faculty of Management Sciences.
Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni’s musical journey has come full circle
For Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni, music has always been more than performance. It has been a lifelong bridge between continents, cultures and generations. Now, the Head of the Department of Performing Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design has received one of Bulgaria’s highest music honours, the prestigious Golden Lyre Award (Zlatna Lyra), in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music, performance and arts education over several decades.
TUT a finalist in four categories for SA’s Science Oscars
Three TUT academics and researchers have been named finalists in four categories in this year’s prestigious National Science and Technology Forum-South32 (NSTF-South32) Awards scheduled for 16 July 2026.