The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) celebrated and recognised top academics and researchers at a special function, which took place on 29 November 2023. Some exceptional administrative and service staff were also recognised.
To congratulate and recognise the tremendous work of these TUT staff members, the VC and Principal, read out a letter which he wrote to TUT academics. Amongst other things he said,
“Look around you, in this country, in this continent and elsewhere in the world, there is nothing quite like TUT. And you my dear colleagues, researchers, lecturers, innovators are the secret sauce, you are the value proposition, you are the unique selling point,”. added.
Prof Maluleke urged academics to keep up their high productivity. He went on to say:
“You know better than to allow prevailing circumstances to be your limit. You are TUT’s best. You are far better than Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club. The sky is not your limit. You are. You are your own limit”.
Prof Maluleke concluded his address saying, “You are part of the glorious first generation of TUT academics and researchers, who, in 20 short years, have changed the higher education game in South Africa. Together with the entire cohort of excellent TUT academics over the past 20 years, we celebrate you tonight.”
Please click here to access Prof Maluleke’s full speech.
Please click here to access photos taken at the Academic Excellence Awards