2026 News
Angelique’s story combines academic and athletic excellence
Professional athlete Angelique Strijdom (24) excels in both athletics and academics, having earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Interior Design at the Faculty of Arts & Design's graduation ceremony on 23 April. In an interview, she says that sport had built her resilience and mindset, which had carried over into her academic performance.
Students uncork creativity in wine label design competition
Mpilo Mthembu, a talented third-year Integrated Communication Design student from the Department of Visual Communication at TUT, won first prize in the fourth ROTOCON Wine Label Design Competition.
“The enablers of my dreams” – Graduate reflects on a journey not walked alone
In a heartfelt letter, Gift Malapane (30), who obtained a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology at TUT today, 23 April, says that this journey was never walked alone and lives in gratitude and memories.
Smart agriculture breakthrough earns national recognition for Farmora innovators
Before graduating from the Faculty of ICT at the Tshwane University of Technology, Joe Junior Mabatha and Kulani Shaun Mabasa were part of a seven-member multidisciplinary team that achieved national recognition at the MICTSETA National Skills Challenge Hackathon. The team, drawn from different institutions across South Africa, collaborated to develop an award-winning smart agriculture solution that reflects the power of cross-institutional innovation and teamwork.
TUT attains its 17th Research Chair
The Tshwane University of Technology has been awarded a new Research Chair under the prestigious South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI), which is founded and funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and administered by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
Academic excellence meets creative ambition in standout graduate journey
A graduate who faced many setbacks during her matric year has emerged as a top achiever at Tshwane University of Technology, earning multiple qualifications Cum Laude and the Chancellor’s Award in the Faculty of Humanities while building a parallel creative career.
Creative talent meets opportunity at Career Expo
The TUT Arts Campus hosted a successful Career Expo on 16 April, giving Faculty of Arts & Design students the chance to connect with industry professionals and potential future employers.
Girl who thought she was done with university rises to Chancellor’s Award at TUT
A student who once believed her university journey had ended, has emerged as a Chancellor’s Award recipient in the Faculty of Humanities at the Tshwane University of Technology. Her story traces a shift from uncertainty to purpose, shaped by faith, consistency and a growing passion for communication.
Excellence takes centre stage for Humanities graduates
Nthabiseng Nkwana and Iris Nkuna overcame loss, hardship and rural barriers to graduate with distinction, highlighting resilience, excellence and the impact of support in higher education.
Faculty of Science hosts postgraduate orientation to strengthen research excellence
The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology hosted its Postgraduate Student Orientation on Friday, 17 April 2026. New and returning postgraduate students gathered during the full-day programme for an engaging and informative introduction to the academic, research and support environment within the Faculty.