by Thembeka Manetje

In an era driven by digital transformation, the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) has partnered with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2020 to address significant challenges in the skills, education and training sector. Spearheaded by Prof Pius Owolawi, the current MICT SETA 4IR Research Chair holder and Assistant Dean for Industry Liaison, Special Projects and Work Integrated Learning at TUT’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT), this collaboration is shaping the future of how learners, institutions, and organisations interact in the skills development landscape.

by Kgaugelo Selane

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment recently had the honour to host one of the most significant events in the field of power engineering. The 33rd Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC 2025), saw a convergence of academics, professionals and students, all united in their mission to share innovative ideas, and push the boundaries of research in power engineering.

by Prof Mandla Msimanga

Contemporary research suggests a strong causal link between increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and extreme weather events around the globe. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane trap heat that is reflected off the Earth’s surface from the sun. Whilst the bulk of CO2 emissions are from natural sources like plant and animal respiration, and the oceans, man-made sources like the burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil now have an increasingly disruptive effect on the natural CO2 ecosystem. Changes in weather patterns, quite extreme at times – are a direct result of global warming. The fact that there is an urgent need to shift from traditional fossil fuel energy sources to cleaner sources of energy is clearly undeniable.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) celebrated excellence in health sciences at its 11th annual Scientific Merit Awards, honouring outstanding researchers who have made significant contributions to the field. This year, a new category, the Research Capacity Development and Transformation Award, was introduced to acknowledge scientists dedicated to capacity building and transformation in health research across South Africa.

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has achieved an impressive milestone, ranking fourth nationally among South Africa’s 26 public universities for creative research outputs. This recognition, announced in the Creative Research Outputs and Innovations Report 2024 by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), highlights TUT’s growing impact in creative scholarship and its contribution to national research excellence.

by Amogelang Aysha Ramatena & Mmatumelo Lebjane

A special Alumni Breakfast engagement to unveil and discuss the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) 2025 Alumni Strategy, brought together Faculty Deans, Faculty Marketers, Donors, TUT Alumni and key stakeholders.

by Kgaugelo Selane

In a major boost for women’s sport, 26 female athletes from the Tshwane University of Technology have received bursaries worth more than R1 million from the Women in Sport Trust. The bursaries are designed to support female student-athletes who excel academically and in their respective sporting codes. This donation represents a significant investment in the future of women’s sport at the University. Easing the financial burden on the recipients will enable them to focus on their studies while continuing to compete at the highest level.

• ICEP innovators set to graduate soon 

by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke

The Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Informatics Community Engagement Program (ICEP) has significantly contributed to student growth by providing work opportunities that allow them to develop digital solutions while preparing for the future of work and engaging with the community.

Improved efficiency and strengthening the research and innovation objectives of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Educational Foundation, was at the core of the Departmental Research and Innovation Committee’s (DRIC) strategic planning and team-building session held at a venue in Edenvale on 7 February.

by Mihlali Matiwane

Alpha Ramushwana, a Pretoria West born and bred Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) alumnus, is fast making a name for himself in the journalism industry. Popularly known for his witty news reporting style at Eyewitness News, Ramushwana is hard at work building a career at one of the country’s leading media houses.

The Faculty of Science at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently had the privilege of hosting Dr Thierry Astruc, a distinguished researcher from the Quality of Animal Products research unit at the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE). As part of the Faculty of Science’s Dean’s Research Seminar, held in February, Dr Astruc delivered a compelling presentation entitled "Flagship Research at the Quality of Animal Research Unit."

by Thembeka Manetje

The beginning of a new academic journey signals a time of excitement and anticipation and for the first-year students at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the start of their University experience was nothing short of memorable. Held annually, the essential academic opening day serves as an event designed to welcome newcomers, introduce them to University life and share the resources and information they need to thrive in their academic pursuits.