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September 2023
29Sep2023

Exceptional research showcased at TUT’s Niche Area Forum

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Research and Innovation (R&I) once again brought together the crème de la crème of researchers during its 2023 annual Niche Areas Forum, which highlighted the University’s impactful and cutting-edge research that responds to societal challenges locally,...
20Sep2023

VC’s Research and Innovation seminar brings to the fore growing challenges with misinformation

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) hosted the 31st Vice Chancellor’s Prestigious Research and Innovation Seminar at the Prestige Auditorium - Pretoria Campus, on 6 September 2023. The seminar’s central focus was on the growing problem of social media...
20Sep2023

FEBE hosts world renowned scientists at research seminar

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) hosted two world renowned and prominent scientists, Prof Ranganayakulu Chennu from India’s Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) and Prof Baoming Chen from China’s Shandong Jianzhu University, during...
07Sep2023

TUT’s Centre of Environmental Health leverages strong customer base

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Centre of Environmental Health has been applauded for having a strong customer base, which includes the Johannesburg Metropolitan City, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, National Department of...
05Sep2023

MoU with Henan Polytechnic University strengthens TUT’s international ties

Bilateral institutional engagements between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Henan Polytechnic University, China since 2022, has just resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
04Sep2023

Dialogue inspires conversations on equity, diversity and inclusion

“Women can become instrumental in innovation to produce change in a world where sustainable development requires profound transformation in thinking, in economic and social structures and in consumption and production patterns.”
August 2023
31Aug2023

TUT and CSIR Cannabis Hub offers entrepreneurs economic opportunities

Economic opportunities are opening-up for entrepreneurs as the Cannabis Research Hub (CRH) established by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provides support for the country’s...
23Aug2023

SARAO visit explores potential collaboration with TUT

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory recently visited the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) to explore potential collaboration and funding opportunities for students. The delegation was hosted by Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement, Dr Vathiswa...
23Aug2023

NRF celebrates female TUT researcher during Women’s Month

The National Research Foundation has identified and selected one of our own, Dr Portia Pearl Siyanda Sifolo, as an outstanding South African female researcher who have made remarkable contributions for the betterment of humanity. The NRF annually identifies and recognises several female researchers in...
17Aug2023

TUT and UJ postdoctoral fellowship programme takes off successfully

Eight Postdoctoral Research Fellows (PDRF) who have already embarked on their work, have successfully been recruited thanks to an ongoing Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme led by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
July 2023
21Jul2023

TUT and partners launch AI industry association

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and AI Media, together with other founding partners, recently launched a new industry body, the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) focused on promoting the advancement of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa.
10Jul2023

DVC Research, Innovation and Engagement speaks on TUT’s internationalization efforts

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is robustly driving its internationalisation strategy and is proud to be associated with several international partners. Furthermore, the University values its academic development programmes and memoranda...
June 2023
23Jun2023

TUT expands its global footprint through partnerships and collaboration

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is robustly driving its internationalisation strategy and is proud to be associated with several research partners. Furthermore, the University values its academic development programmes and memoranda...
20Jun2023

Empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Driving Innovation and Solutions in South Africa's Energy Crisis

South Africa is experiencing a severe energy crisis, which has caused significant losses and disruptions in various sectors. The crisis has hit hard particularly small and...
13Jun2023

TUT strengthens ties with Sweden’s top Agricultural University

On Thursday, 25 May 2023, the Division for Internationalisation at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) held a meeting with a delegation from the leading Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), to encourage partnerships for student and...
12Jun2023

TUT, Tampere University discuss Entrepreneurship Education

On Thursday, 2 June 2023, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) welcomed the delegation from Tampere University of Applied Sciences to discuss Entrepreneurship Education at the Pretoria Campus.
05Jun2023

TUT and Schmalkalden University sign cooperation agreement

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences – Germany.
01Jun2023

Prof Olawale Popoola awarded SASOL/DSI-NRF tier 2 research chair

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce that Prof Olawale Popoola, Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department’s Centre for Energy and Electric Power (CEED) now holds an “Energy Solutions for Inclusive and Sustainable...
May 2023
09May2023

“SHE” – TUT’s remarkable Smart Home Energy project awarded funding

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Smart Home Energy (SHE), an international project with Makerere University (Uganda), Graz University of Technology (Austria) and the Institute of Mines Telecom (France),...
April 2023
25Apr2023

Swedish higher education delegation visits TUT to showcase joint research work and explore further collaboration opportunities

The South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) is a strategic internationalisation project aimed at fostering stronger ties between South Africa and Swe...
17Apr2023

TUT to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day

The World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is observed annually on 26 April. This year, the Tshwane University of Technology’s celebration will highlight the importance of IP rights in creating more competitive businesses, and building and growing...
March 2023
01Mar2023

Prof Viljoen brings prestigious SFE-Zandu Award home

Prof Alvaro Viljoen, DSI-NRF Chair in Phytomedicine, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has bagged the prestigious SFE-Zandu Award 2023, for his remarkable scientific contribution in the field of...
February 2023
23Feb2023

TUT to host FOREST21 stakeholder engagement workshop

FOREST21, an Erasmus+ funded joint project for strengthening capacity in South African higher education will host a stakeholder engagement workshop at Ditsela place - Hatfield on Friday, 24 February 2023.
06Feb2023

TUT’s astute scholar appointed expert member of Africa’s Working Group

Dr Esther Makhetha, a Senior Lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI) has been appointed Expert Member of the Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment, Human Rights Violation in...
03Feb2023

TUT’s B-rated Scientist receives over eight million National Research Foundation grant

Prof Alvaro Viljoen, a B-rated Scientist and Director at Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences SAMRC Herbal Drugs Research Unit has been awarded over R8 Million grant...
03Feb2023

TUT to lead hydrogen energy and 4IR curriculum development project

All over the world, interest in hydrogen as a vector for clean energy is growing, as industries and governments investigate and implement national decarbonisation strategies. In the same breath, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will spearhe...
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