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On the 1st of January 2004, a new kid on the higher education block was born when the Technikon Northern Gauteng, Technikon North-West and Technikon Pretoria were merged to form the Tshwane University of Technology.
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On 14 March 2024, Dr Gloria Tomatoe Serobe was installed as the fourth Chancellor of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The investiture of Dr Serobe was performed by the TUT Chair of Council, Mr Ivan ka Mbonane, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, and the Registrar, Dr Michael Mushaathoni.
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by Gerrit Bester
The flipped classroom model and the groundbreaking role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play in revolutionising flipped classrooms were highlighted during the Faculty of Arts and Design's Learning and Teaching Conversations on 15 April.
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by Kgothatso Monono
In a first for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the End User Computing Unit at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), in collaboration with the Office of the Campus Rector, launched the first annual community awarding certificate ceremony at the Council Chamber, Soshanguve South Campus late in March 2024.
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by Gerrit Bester
Imagine a scenario where judges are faced with a dazzling array of extraordinary brand design concepts entered for a prestigious wine label competition. The creativity and innovation are so off the charts that picking just one winner becomes an impossible task. So, what do they do in the face of such brilliance? They defy convention and choose not one, but two exceptional designs that truly stand out from the crowd.
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by Lindokuhle Nkosi
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) athlete, Asande Mthembu, a second-year Computer Engineering Systems student, leaped to victory at the 13th African Games held in Ghana during March 2024, claiming the gold medal in the long jump with a distance of 7.86m.
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by Phaphama Tshisikhawe
“The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) boasts a special breed of students - perhaps the feistiest and the most resilient students in the higher education sector. Before they arrive at the gates of TUT, many of our students have had many rivers to cross, several mountains to scale, winding roads to negotiate, and steep valleys to walk”, says Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, in a personal message to the newly minted graduates as the autumn graduation season commenced on 8 April 2024.
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by Kgothatso Monono
In 2023, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) adopted the Sikhululekile School of Specialisation in Maths, Science and ICT, aimed at focusing on research and innovation to foster talent and bridging educational disparities in ICT. FoICT has now also embarked on a pioneering venture with another secondary school, the Mapenane School of Specialisation in ICT. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in education, aiming to provide learners with specialised skills and opportunities from an early stage.
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Professor Marina Novelli, a globally renowned scholar in the field of tourism policy, planning and development and a recipient of a prestigious Leverhulme International Fellowship (IF) recently visited TUT as part of her programme of research and knowledge exchange on ‘Accelerating youth entrepreneurship in tourism for sustainable development’ in Kenya and South Africa.
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by Gerrit Bester
Excitement is building at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design following the announcement of nominees for the upcoming Naledi Theatre Awards. A total of 15 nominations includes both permanent and part-time staff members, students, and several alumni of the Department of Performing Arts, at one of TUT's top faculties.
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by Excel Fongoma
The story of Tshepo Raymond Hlongwane, a graduate in Fine and Studio Art, focusing on paintings and glass studies, from the Tshwane University of Technology exemplifies the transformative power of TUT's Faculty of Art and Design. Although Hlongwane’s artistic journey already began in his hometown of Ga-Pila, Limpopo, at TUT, he really honed his skills and discovered a clear direction for his artistic vision.
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by Kgopotso Seth Chawane
In an innovative move to empower graduates and bridge the gap between academics and employment, the Tshwane University of Technology’s’ TUT FM 96.2, in partnership with Alumni Relations and Fundraising at the Directorate of Advancement and Partnerships, as well as the Directorate: Cooperative Education, is set to debut its newest show PLUG-A-GRADUATE, on 10 April 2024. The show will air every Wednesday from19:30 on the Groundbreakers, presented by Obakeng Moeketsi.