by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

On 22 May 2024, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Artificial Intelligence Hub in collaboration with Intel - industry leader in creating world-changing technology will launch an AI Career Tech Centre, a first of its kind at an Institution of higher education in Africa.

First published in the Daily Maverick under the title: National Development Plan — the greatest achievement so far of democratic South Africa

by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, VC and Principal of TUT

This is an abridged and edited version of the speech Prof Maluleke delivered at the NPC’s plenary meeting in his capacity as Deputy Chairperson of the National Planning Commission on 30 April, 2024. The NPC is appointed by the President to advise the country on implementing the NDP vision 2030.

by Gerrit Bester

Dr Jasna Jovićević, a Serbian art scholar, activist, and acclaimed saxophonist, is currently visiting the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Arts and Design as part of a curriculum enhancement project and research collaboration with staff and students. The curriculum enhancement project is aimed at introducing Artivism projects focused on GBV awareness where she aims to encourage arts academics that their research has the potential to go much further than its parent discipline.

On 9 April 2024, a ceremony at CERN marked the donation of computing equipment to the Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Curtis Singo, Political and Economic Counsellor at the South Africa Embassy in Bern, Joachim Mnich, CERN’s director for Research and Computing, and Bob Jones, deputy head of CERN’s IT department.

In the realm of academia, milestones are not merely markers of achievement; they symbolise dedication, innovation and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. This sentiment rings true as the Tshwane University of Technology’s Prof Alvaro Viljoen, DSI-NRF Chair in Phytomedicine and the Director of the SAMRC Herbal Drugs Research Unit at TUT, celebrates a monumental achievement - the publication of his 300th peer-reviewed academic paper. This feat, while awe-inspiring on its own, is magnified by the profound impact of his research in the field of medicinal plant research.

[in]crusted is an original extraordinary theatre production devised and directed by Prof Janine Lewis in collaboration with the cast. Created at the TUT Department of Performing Arts (DPA) as a Simulated Work-integrated Learning (WIL) production, students have been closely involved in the process – from set design to character development. This multi-disciplinary DPA show will premiere at the Breytenbach Theatre from 21 - 25 May 2024.

Tshwane FM will commence its extensive coverage of the 2024 provincial and national elections on 24 April 2024, with the theme 'Mark Ur Future.' This campaign promotes the necessity of civic involvement as well as the power of each individual's voice in moulding our nation's destiny.

During the current Autumn graduations, 1 871 students from the Faculty of Humanities, received their diplomas and degrees, which included 34 Master’s degrees, seven Doctoral degrees and a Chancellor’s Award.

by Phaphama Tshisikhawe

The finalists in the 26th National Science and Technology Forum NSTF Awards – the premier research and innovation awards in South Africa – have been announced for the 2023/2024 academic year. Eleven magnificent Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) researchers have made it into one of the toughest shortlists in the higher education sector - the NSTF shortlist. This is the shortlist of the most innovative researchers in the country.

by Gerrit Bester

Prof Karendra Devroop, a renowned jazz saxophonist and pianist as well as an experienced academic, joined the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design in April as Professor in the Department of Performing Arts. In an interview, Prof Devroop said that in coming to TUT he was fully aware of the remarkable impact that the Faculty has had on the artistic sector in South Africa, and that its greatest strength lies in the fact that all departments are closely linked on one campus, making collaboration and a fully rounded arts education a possibility for students.

Prof Adewale Olutola from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Law, Safety & Security Management has been invited to carry out a full-time secondment as an Experienced Researcher (ER), within the CatChain project at the Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi. The project, which is funded by the European Commission at the Invernizzi Center for Research on Innovation, Organization, Strategy and Entrepreneurship (ICRIOS) of the Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi ended early in 2024. Luigi Bocconi is a private University established in 1902.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is saddened to announce the untimely passing of staff member Mr Peter “Mashata” Leshie Mabuse on Sunday, 21 April 2024, in what appears to be an incident of violent crime.