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Student leader grows cloud computing community
TUT student and the new AWS Student Builder Group Leader, Bongiwe Mokhati, is helping fellow students build future-ready cloud computing and AI skills. Her leadership is already creating more opportunities for students to gain practical experience, earn industry certifications and connect with the wider technology community.
Development of innovative learning framework leads to TUT lecturer’s doctorate
A passion for improving teaching and learning in higher education has resulted in a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) lecturer, Dr Sifiso Ngonyama, recently obtaining a doctorate from the University of South Africa (UNISA). Based on his research, he developed a simulation-based Work-Integrated Learning framework for Management Accounting programmes at South African Universities of Technology, aiming to better prepare students for professional practice.
Youth Summit showcases TUT digital skills leadership
Nkulumo Nkuna, Senior Academic Technician at Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), showcased TUT's approach to preparing future-ready graduates when he represented the University at the National Youth Summit on Skills Development and Innovation. He encouraged young people to embrace artificial intelligence, build practical skills and create opportunities for themselves in South Africa's evolving digital economy.
TUT celebrates 30 years of glass education and a legacy forged in fire
The Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT's) Faculty of Arts and Design celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, 11 July, marking 30 years of glass education in South Africa. The celebration, held as part of Glass Safari 2026, honoured a programme that has grown from an ambitious vision at Technikon Pretoria in 1996 into one of Southern Africa's leading centres for contemporary glass education.
Youth in Business partnerships strengthen entrepreneurship in Soshanguve
Entrepreneurs, students and graduates from Soshanguve showcased their products and services, pitched innovative business ideas and connected with organisations committed to supporting entrepreneurship at the recent Youth in Business (YiB) Soshanguve Business Expo.
Coffee and social entrepreneurship success is perfect brew for global recognition
Eunice Maeshibe Marema, a Tshwane University of Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration alumna, Senior Military Officer (Major) in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Chief Executive Officer of Maeshibe Coffee, has earned international recognition after being named one of the Top International Women Entrepreneurs of the Year 2026.
AfTA conference opening underscores the power of partnerships
The opening of the 20th African Theatre Association (AfTA) 2026 conference, hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT’s) Faculty of Arts and Design (Department of Performing Arts) on 7 July, launched three days of dialogue on the evolving role of Afrikan performance in shaping knowledge, identity and social transformation.
TUT Secures SARChI Research Chair in Smart and Sustainable Municipal Service Delivery
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has been awarded a prestigious South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair under the DSTI/NRF Decadal Plan Aligned Research Chairs programme.
TUT Powers into the Future: 19th Research Chair Secured with R25m Investment
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has achieved a major research milestone with the award of its 19th Research Clair - a prestigious Tier 1 South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Renewable Energy under the DSTI/NRF Decadal Plan Aligned Research Chairs programme.
Workshop strengthens entrepreneurial teaching at TUT
Preparing graduates to create opportunities rather than wait for them was at the heart of an entrepreneurship workshop hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE). During the event, academics gained practical knowledge and strategies to embed entrepreneurial thinking into teaching, research and innovation while strengthening the University's vision of developing future-ready graduates.