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The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), actively participated in the 2024 Annual Science Week, held from 30 September to 5 October. This year’s theme, “Living in a High-Tech World: Should We Be Concerned?”, inspired engaging discussions and activities that aimed to connect science with everyday life. The event showcased the Faculty’s role in promoting technological literacy and education, while also encouraging reflection on the social and ethical implications of modern technological advancements.
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by Shalate Davhana
The Golden Key International Honor Society (GKIHS) welcomed 59 alumni during the New Member recognition ceremony held at Pretoria Campus on Tuesday. An audience of at least 200 friends, families and lecturers from various Faculties cheered as the academic high-flyers ascended the stage to be inducted into the TUT Golden Key Chapter.
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The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Prof Tinyiko Maluleke penned down a personal message to the newly minted graduates as the spring graduation season commences today, 8 October 2024.
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by Amogelang Aysha Ramatena
TUT alumna, Dr Tribute ‘Birdie’ Mboweni, a multi-talented artist and anthropologist, has released a special tribute in celebration of Heritage Month.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Dr Birdie shared the inspiration behind her modern rendition of the iconic Xitsonga song ‘Nghwenyama’, originally performed by the late Mhani Madyakubomba.
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by Tebogo Tabane
The newly appointed Director at the Tshwane School of Business (TSB), Professor Hlengani Mathebula, said he is honoured and excited at the opportunity to join the TSB and the broader University community in its pursuit of empowering the people and taking the University from its current state of good to their defined goal of great.
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Entrepreneurship has become an essential part of the South-African economy and plays a crucial role in boosting economic activity in the country. With the rising number of startups and small businesses, the entrepreneurial spirit has been driving economic growth and job creation in the country. Startups and small businesses contribute significantly to the GDP and create job opportunities. These enterprises introduce innovative products, services, and business models that stimulate competition and drive economic growth.
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By Sfundo Mathimbane
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with Microsoft, launched an Advanced Digital Skills programme at the Institute for The Future of Work (IFoW) in Hatfield, Pretoria on Wednesday, 2 October, bringing together academic leaders, students, and various stakeholders to celebrate a new chapter in TUT’s commitment to innovation, education and community engagement.
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Thanks to machine learning and deep learning, AI applications can learn from data and can provide results in near real-time, analysing new information from many sources and adapting accordingly with a level of accuracy that's invaluable to business.
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by Kgothatso Monono
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) hosted its prestigious annual Top Achievers Awards at the Protea Fire and Ice Hotel in Menlyn. Bringing together top performing Faculty students and staff the event celebrated academic and research excellence and qualification milestones.
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by Gerrit Bester
Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design since 2018, has been honoured by Higher Education Resource Services – South Africa (HERS-SA) as the winner of the Women in Academic Administration category at the Higher Education Women Leaders Awards held in Cape Town in August. Renowned as one of the foremost women leaders at the University and a mentor to many, Prof Moodley candidly discusses her perspectives on recognition, leadership and the role of women in academia in a post-award interview.
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Prof Uwe Hermann (39) from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, recently graduated with his second doctoral degree, a PhD (Curriculum Development and Instructional Design) from the University of Pretoria.
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by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) alumnus and household name in South African radio, Given Mabunda's remarkable radio journey began at Tshwane FM in 2011. At only 15 years old, he has already co-hosted the Saturday show RockaFella. Given's passion for radio started earlier at age 13, when he frequently called and sent SMS comments to the station.