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New department leaders set vision for academic excellence and graduate success
The Faculty of Economics and Finance at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has welcomed two newly appointed Heads of Department who are set to strengthen academic excellence, student success, research and industry collaboration. Their appointments will strengthen the Faculty’s efforts to achieve its strategic goals and prepare graduates for success in a rapidly evolving professional environment.
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Public Management Department celebrates Africa Public Service Day
The Department of Public Management at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) joined institutions across the continent in commemorating Africa Public Service Day on 23 June 2026. The annual observance recognises the contribution of public servants to good governance, service delivery, sustainable development and nation-building while highlighting the importance of ethical and capable leadership in Africa's public sector.
TUT encourages future STEM educators at career expo
Aimed at sparking interest in Science Education and STEM careers, the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Department of Mathematics, Science and Business Education participated in the Nkangala District STEM Career Expo at St Peter Christian College in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, on 15 June 2026. The event connected Grade 11 Mathematics, Science and Technology learners with higher education institutions, industry and science organisations while showcasing career opportunities in STEM fields.
TUT FM appoints skilled board to drive innovation and growth
TUT FM 96.2, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Soshanguve-based campus-community radio station, has elected a new, diverse eight-member Board of Directors that combines wide-ranging expertise in broadcasting, communication, governance, entrepreneurship, education and stakeholder relations.
TUT Secures 9th Spot Nationally and Rises Higher in Global UniRank Digital Rankings
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has strengthened its international digital profile, securing 9th place in national ranking (Top 10 out of 26 publicly funded universities in South Africa) - a major achievement in the country’s highly competitive higher education sector - together with a strong global standing in the latest 2026 UniRank University Rankings.
Students’ hair product innovation now sold by national retail giant
The student-founded and led natural hair care company Green Marvel – trading under the brand name Marvelously Green and dedicated to developing science-based, affordable and effective solutions for hair and scalp health – is growing from strength to strength.
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SWEEP Chapter launch expands entrepreneurship support at TUT
The launch and formal recognition of the Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP) Chapter at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a significant achievement in the institution's ongoing commitment to inclusivity, gender transformation and the advancement of women in innovation and entrepreneurship.
‘Entrepreneurship is most effective response to youth unemployment’
Speaking at the 2026 annual Dr Sam Nzima Memorial lecture on 16 June 2026, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, reemphasised the University’s commitment to producing graduates who are ready to create jobs rather than looking for employment. With just six months into the implementation of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) new Institutional Strategic Plan 2026-2035 centred on entrepreneurship, Prof Maluleke’s remarks are as timely as they are on point.
National competitions help TUT embed entrepreneurship as a core component of education
Student innovation and entrepreneurship development continues to receive significant institutional support as part of the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) broader strategy to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students and to position graduates for self-employment, venture creation, and economic participation beyond traditional employment pathways.
Research into parasite-resistant mutton sheep gets a R1.4-million boost from the Africa-Japan Collaborative Research grant
Much-needed research into disease-resistant genes in mutton sheep to curb the spread and intensity of parasites threatening livestock production received a major cash and expertise injection thanks to the Africa-Japan Collaborative Research grant (AJ-CORE).