2026 News
Prof Maluleke’s book longlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Awards
TUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tinyiko Maluleke’s book, Faces and Phases of Resilience: A Memoir of a Special Kind, has been longlisted in the non-fiction category of the Sunday Times Literary Awards 2026. The announcement was made by the Sunday Times on 23 May 2026.
TUT Tourism Innovation Summit to turn research into real-world solutions
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Innovation (CSTI) will host a Student-Led Tourism Innovation Summit 2026 in partnership with the Department of Tourism. The initiative will bring students, industry and government together to transform tourism research into practical solutions and innovations that directly address sector challenges.
Department bridges the gap between academia and industry, empowering future-ready graduates
The Department of Visual Communication officially launched the third edition of its annual Bridging the Gap series on 25 May at the Faculty of Arts and Design campus, bringing students face-to-face with the realities of contemporary creative practice.
Corporate Giants Back TUT’s ‘Missing Middle’ Students at Annual Fundraising Golf Day
On 21 May 2026, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted a highly successful staging of its annual fundraising golf day at the scenic White River Country Club. The event drew enthusiastic participation from alumni, corporate executives, avid golfers, and university stakeholders, seamlessly blending sporting competition with meaningful philanthropy.
City of Tshwane unveils colourful environmental awareness mural at TUT Science Campus
A striking new awareness mural at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Science Campus is transforming a prominent wall in the Pretoria CBD into a powerful call for environmental responsibility. Developed through a partnership between TUT, the City of Tshwane, the Danish Embassy and the City of Aarhus, the artwork combines art, science and community engagement to promote water conservation, environmental stewardship and sustainable urban development.
Pride, joy and success celebrated at Mbombela Graduations
Thousands of proud graduates crossed the stage at Tshwane University of Technology’s Mbombela graduation ceremonies in May 2026, marking the successful completion of their academic journeys. The celebrations honoured graduates across various qualifications, including postgraduate degrees, while highlighting academic excellence, perseverance and the transformative power of higher education.
Doctoral study reveals education is key to better health
Besuthu Hlafa, an Economics Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology, recently graduated with a doctorate degree from the University of Fort Hare. His research, An Economic analysis of the impact of education on health behaviours and health outcomes in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, explores how education influences health.
Global rail leaders gather at TUT-backed CRTS Training in Johannesburg
For the first time in Africa, the International Union of Railways (UIC), in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), will host the inaugural Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) Training at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg from the 26 to 28 May.
Public Sector leaders share industry expectations with students
The Department of Public Sector Finance at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Economics and Finance hosted its leadership and practice series in collaboration with public sector leaders and practitioners to strengthen student understanding of leadership, governance and service delivery.
TUT Fundraising Golf Day set to tee off in Mbombela today
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is gearing up for its highly anticipated Annual Fundraising Golf Day taking place today at the scenic Whiteriver Country Club in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.