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The Mbombela Campus celebrates academic excellence
Academic achievement took centre stage at the Mbombela Campus’ 2026 Academic Excellence Awards held on 15 October 2026. Students from all three faculties of the campus were recognised for their outstanding academic performance and dedication throughout the 2025 academic year. The event marked a significant milestone for the campus, bringing together students, academic staff, support personnel and campus leadership to celebrate excellence.
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Doctoral research inspires singer Birdie’s new album
South African anthropologist, singer and songwriter Dr Tribute Mboweni, popularly known as Birdie, has released her sophomore album, Matimu (History), a musical project inspired by her doctoral research into history, landscapes and people’s relationships with Mapungubwe.
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From Restrooms Floors to Doctoral Gown: TUT Spokesperson’s Extraordinary Journey
There are moments when a woman stands in a red doctoral gown and the years collapse behind her like a long, heavy breath finally released. That was Dr Phaphama Tshisikhawe on 14 October 2026 - mortarboard straight, eyes bright, voice steady - telling the story of a doctorate earned through lonely nights of research and quiet sacrifice. A degree that, against every odd, almost never happened.