by Kgothatso Monono

In an exciting development for South Africa's agricultural sector, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)’s Faculty of ICT has partnered with the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) to launch an innovative technology skills development programme. The collaboration, marked by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on 20 March 2025, will see an investment of R12.4 million to roll out a pioneering one-year drone pilot training course aimed at equipping young people with essential skills for the rapidly evolving agricultural industry.

ROTOCON has kicked off its third annual student wine label design competition in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The competition is open to undergraduate students in TUT’s Department of Visual Communication (Integrated Communication Design – ICD), Faculty of Arts and Design, with 60 students participating.

by Kgothatso Monono

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for educators. Recently, a team of dedicated lecturers from the Faculty of ICT’s First Year and Foundation Unit (FYFU) had the privilege of attending the highly anticipated launch of the regional Google Cloud on 19 March 2025 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

by Michelle Hlengane

Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka, the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Engagement, recently hosted a delegation of leading Russian universities, led by Elena Tumavoka, Advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, along with colleagues from the Russian Embassy.

by Gerrit Bester

What fundamental questions should we consider when revising academic programmes? This was the central theme of a presentation titled "Critical Questions at the HEART of Curriculum Transformation," delivered by Prof Denise Zinn, the Programme Leader for USAf’s Women in Leadership Programme and a curriculum expert.

by Phumla Mkize and Phaphama Tshisikhawe

While advances in technology make it possible for women to start businesses, drive innovation and access global markets – digital literacy, access to devices and data sources, as well as funding remain a barrier for many to access opportunities.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), represented by Dr Shadrack Nthangeni, Executive Director of Student Affairs and Extracurricular Development (SAED), was counted among 20 other South African universities that participated in the 2025 Dream Conference held at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre in Philadelphia, USA, in February 2025.

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is deeply saddened by the passing of renowned musician and esteemed alumnus, Yolanda ‘Yallunder’ Nyembezi, on Thursday, 13 March 2025.

by Thembeka Manetje

Prof Topside Mathonsi, HoD of the Information Technology Department at the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, recently spoke at the prestigious Third IEEE Wireless Africa Conference (WAC) 2025 hosted in Pretoria. His presentation, titled "Machine Learning-Based Crop Yield Prediction: Models and Applications," addressed one of the most pressing challenges of our time—global food insecurity—and highlighted how innovative technologies like machine learning (ML) can provide solutions.

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By Kgothatso Monono

The SENTECH Centre for Cybersecurity, a joint venture between SENTECH and the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) was officially unveiled at the Soshanguve Campus on 10 March 2025.

The Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is all set for its seventh TUT Arts Festival on the Arts Campus from 11 – 13 September 2025.