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Transformative glass art exhibition opens at Pretoria Art Museum
Artefacts at the Pretoria Art Museum is a collaborative exhibition showcasing works by Lothar Böttcher and Caitlin Greenberg. Both artists are alumni and Greenberg is the acting Section Head: Department of Fine and Studio Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design.
President Ramaphosa appoints Prof Maluleke as co-chair of National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, has been appointed co-chair of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group (EPG). President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on 16 July. The National Dialogue is a citizens-driven, inclusive, crosscutting process aimed at the crafting a vision and a plan for South Africa for the next 30 years.
Digital skills workshop empowers Limpopo learners
A strategic partnership between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BankSETA) continues to bear fruit, most recently through a digital skills development workshop hosted at Makgongoana High School in Limpopo. The initiative, which took place at the end of June 2025, empowered Grade 12 learners with critical digital competencies and career guidance.
IndabaX 2025, Prof Owolawi’s powerful keynote explains how AI and agriculture meet
Hosting the Deep Learning IndabaX 2025 from 7 to 11 July 2025, Stellenbosch University played a key role in bringing together African Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent. Keynote speaker, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Prof Pius Owolawi, delivered a powerful address that positioned him as a leading voice in the intersection of AI and agriculture.
Four from TUT selected for Erasmus+ Exchange with Eskişehir Technical University
Four academic staff members from the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) have been selected to participate in the prestigious Erasmus+ Staff Exchange Programme with Eskişehir Technical University (ESTU) in Turkey.
Global spotlight on esteemed competition involving Art students
The prestigious ROTOCON Wine Label Design Competition, involving the inventive minds of Integrated Communication Design (ICD) students at the Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Arts and Design, has sparked a remarkable spinoff. Labels & Labeling, an industry veteran and beacon since 1978, will feature an article on the competition in their upcoming edition.
Social impact and sustainable development: TUT’s global footprint go from strength to strength
Maintaining its presence in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings released on 18 June 2025, proves the Tshwane University of Technology’s commitment to social impact and sustainable development. With improved results in key areas, particularly in the fight against poverty, the University’s performance reflects a growing emphasis on community, inclusivity and student empowerment.
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TUT-RAPDASA partnership bridges academia and industry to advance research impact
An industry day between the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) and the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), focused on bridging the gap that has traditionally separated higher education institutions from the wider manufacturing industry was held on 26 June 2025 in an effort to strengthen connections between academic research and industrial practice.
Experience exhibition of 3D-printed contemporary jewellery by Hesti Wade
The Viewing Room Art Gallery in Brooklyn, Pretoria is proud to present Hardware/Softwear, an innovative exhibition showcasing contemporary jewellery crafted through cutting-edge 3D printing techniques. Featuring the work of Hesti Wade, part-time lecturer at the Department of Fine and Studio Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, this collection explores the intersection of digital design and physical craftsmanship.