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One arm, unlimited possibilities – TUT Ceramics lecturer inspires through art and resilience

Visitors to the TUT Arts Festival are stopping to admire the striking ceramic artworks on display, but behind the beautifully crafted pieces stands an artist whose life story is as remarkable as the work he creates.

11 September 2026

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City of Tshwane-TUT alumni forum opens door to strategic renewable energy engagements with the metro.

A strategic partnership between the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the City of Tshwane is gaining momentum, with discussions focused on renewable energy, energy security and third-stream income opportunities held on Thursday 10 September 2026.

11 September 2026

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NSFAS payment bottlenecks under the microscope during Deputy Minister’s visit

We must put an end to funding freezes, sporadic defunding, missing data, double registrations, data mismatches, portal closures, and delayed approvals that lead to late claims – all of which have resulted in the suspension of payments for crucial NSFAS allowances to deserving students.

11 September 2026

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TUT artists earn national acclaim at Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition

Students and alumni from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Faculty of Arts and Design have once again demonstrated their creative excellence in one of South Africa’s most prestigious visual arts competitions, the Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, one of the country’s longest-running art competitions. The winners were announced at the Pretoria Art Museum on 9 September.

10 September 2026

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AI as collaborator takes centre stage at TUT Arts Festival exhibition

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping conversations across the creative industries. Against this backdrop, the Department of Visual Communication at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is inviting audiences to engage critically with the technology through a thought-provoking exhibition at the TUT Arts Festival.

10 September 2026

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Tut Law Clinic partners with Consumer Ombud to empower students on their rights

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has partnered with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) to improve consumer awareness and equip students with knowledge about their rights when purchasing goods and services.

10 September 2026

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Excellence takes centre stage at the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment awards

On a night when black tie met academic brilliance, the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) celebrated a new chapter in its story: the inaugural Faculty Academic Excellence Awards.

9 September 2026

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TUT alumna’s jewellery earns national recognition

For Kamogelo Phago, winning the Top Manufacturing Brand Award at the 2026 Top16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards on 2 September 2026, was about more than receiving a trophy. It was a moment of recognition for a journey built on faith, resilience, sacrifice and an unwavering belief in her vision.

9 September 2026

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The TUT Arts Festival is all about collaboration

The eighth Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Arts Festival will showcase what is possible through collaboration from 10 to 12 September at the Arts Campus.

8 September 2026

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Inclusivity is a universal right for all

The Pretoria Campus leg of the Disability Awareness Campaign put the spotlight on the importance of communication in ensuring that students with disabilities also feel a sense of belonging to the University. The event, themed “Our University, Our Space Our Belonging” was recently hosted by the Disability Unit and Transformation, Employment Equity and Diversity (TEED) at the Prestige Auditorium.

8 September 2026