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Economics seminar strengthens research culture and academic engagement
Dr Sanele Gumede, Economics lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, led a public lecture on South Africa’s budget during a seminar hosted by TUT’s Faculty of Economics and Finance, Department of Economics, aimed at equipping students and staff with research skills and fostering academic growth.
TUT pilots MASSTER graduate tracking project to boost alumni engagement
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will pilot an Erasmus+-funded system to track 2 000 graduates over a three-year period, aimed at strengthening alumni connections and improving data-driven planning.
Leah Mokgabudi and Ndumiso Mhlanga rise above adversity to graduate
Leah Mokgabudi and Ndumiso Mhlanga, Humanities graduates, overcame personal hardship, academic disruption and setbacks to achieve success, proving that resilience and determination can change futures.
Mbuwane overcomes illness to complete postgraduate journalism diploma
Beauty Mbuwane completed her postgraduate diploma at TUT despite severe illness, financial strain, and personal loss, proving resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Smart leak detection breakthrough boosts water management
Dr Giresse Komba, has developed a real-time AI system that detects and locates water leaks with 96% accuracy, providing a scalable solution to reduce losses and improve infrastructure efficiency.
TUT PhD advances cheetah conservation in South Africa
Jeanette Fouché, TUT PhD graduate, advances cheetah conservation through research using citizen science and artificial intelligence to track long-term population trends.
Auditing graduate turns setback into success
What once looked like a dead end for Simphiwe Xolo, an Auditing Post Graduate Diploma graduate, has now evolved into a journey of dedication and success.
South Africa’s farmers aren’t yet replacing chemical fertilisers with sustainable alternatives – this is why
TUT’s Faculty of Science proudly celebrates a significant academic milestone and first for the Faculty: the publication of Dr Mokgadi Hlongwane’s article in The Conversation Africa.
Third-year TUT student earns Wired4Women nomination for tech excellence
Bongiwe Mokhati, third-year TUT student, earns a Wired4Women Awards nomination recognising her academic excellence and growing impact in South Africa’s ICT sector.
TUT Policing students secure PSIRA placements through career-boosting partnership
Prof Bongazana Dondolo said TUT has expanded WIL opportunities through a PSIRA partnership as 15 policing students secure placements and three graduates gain permanent jobs due to the partnership.