By Michelle Mojafi

In an inspiring tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the City of Tshwane (CoT) came together on Friday, 18 July, for a day of meaningful reflection, bold conversation and civic engagement. The Mandela Day programme blended history, leadership and student voices to spark action on some of the most pressing issues facing young people in the city.

Artefacts at the Pretoria Art Museum is a collaborative exhibition showcasing works by Lothar Böttcher and Caitlin Greenberg. Both artists are alumni and Greenberg is the acting Section Head: Department of Fine and Studio Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design.

The Faculty of Arts and Design at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), under the research niche of Creative Industries and Cultural Discourses of the Global South, hosted the Conference of the South African Journal of Art History (SAJAH) on the Arts Campus from 18 to 19 July 2025.

by Phumla Mkize

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, has been appointed co-chair of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group (EPG). President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on 16 July. The National Dialogue is a citizens-driven, inclusive, crosscutting process aimed at the crafting a vision and a plan for South Africa for the next 30 years. 

By Reatlegile Ratlagane

A strategic partnership between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BankSETA) continues to bear fruit, most recently through a digital skills development workshop hosted at Makgongoana High School in Limpopo. The initiative, which took place at the end of June 2025, empowered Grade 12 learners with critical digital competencies and career guidance.

Four academic staff members from the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) have been selected to participate in the prestigious Erasmus+ Staff Exchange Programme with Eskişehir Technical University (ESTU) in Turkey.

By Kgothatso Monono

Hosting the Deep Learning IndabaX 2025 from 7 to 11 July 2025, Stellenbosch University played a key role in bringing together African Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent. Keynote speaker, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Prof Pius Owolawi, delivered a powerful address that positioned him as a leading voice in the intersection of AI and agriculture.

by Gerrit Bester

The prestigious ROTOCON Wine Label Design Competition, involving the inventive minds of Integrated Communication Design (ICD) students at the Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Arts and Design, has sparked a remarkable spinoff. Labels & Labeling, an industry veteran and beacon since 1978, will feature an article on the competition in their upcoming edition.

By Kgaugelo Jessica Selane

Maintaining its presence in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings released on 18 June 2025, proves the Tshwane University of Technology’s commitment to social impact and sustainable development. With improved results in key areas, particularly in the fight against poverty, the University’s performance reflects a growing emphasis on community, inclusivity and student empowerment. 

by Reatlegile Ratlagane

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by Mosima Rafapa

An industry day between the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) and the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE), focused on bridging the gap that has traditionally separated higher education institutions from the wider manufacturing industry was held on 26 June 2025 in an effort to strengthen connections between academic research and industrial practice.

The Viewing Room Art Gallery in Brooklyn, Pretoria is proud to present Hardware/Softwear, an innovative exhibition showcasing contemporary jewellery crafted through cutting-edge 3D printing techniques. Featuring the work of Hesti Wade, part-time lecturer at the Department of Fine and Studio Arts, Faculty of Arts and Design, this collection explores the intersection of digital design and physical craftsmanship.