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Top achievers honoured at Polokwane Academic Excellence Awards
Students who performed exceptionally well during the 2025 academic year, as well as the mentors and tutors who contributed to their success, were celebrated during the Academic Excellence Awards held at the Polokwane Campus.
TUT outreach initiative empowers Soshanguve East learners
The Department of Journalism and Integrated Communication at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently hosted an impactful outreach initiative at Soshanguve East Secondary School, aimed at equipping Grade 12 learners with the knowledge and resources needed to pursue higher education successfully.
Sign language training promotes inclusion at TUT
The Department of Higher Education Development and Support (HEDS) Disability Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Applied Languages and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), recently hosted a five-day Basic Sign Language Training Programme at the Council Chamber on the Soshanguve South Campus.
Operations Management students meet industry experts
The Department of Operations Management at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently hosted a workplace preparedness Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) workshop aimed at equipping second- and third-year students with practical knowledge and guidance needed to prepare for the world of work.
Prof Katerere joins FIHO Board
Professor David R Katerere has been appointed to the 2026–2027 Board of Directors of the Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO), a development that places African research expertise at the centre of international discussions shaping the global hemp industry.
The students who chased the sun to victory
For eight days, 11 TUT engineering students took a temporary leave from their classrooms and hit the road – literally. These students were part of the TUT-winning SunChaser 4 team in the 2026 Sasol Solar Challenge. The tyres hit the road at Sasolburg on 10 September 2026 at 9am and 2 369.2km later, the team of students, lecturers and engineers from Ford Company crossed the winning line in Paarl. That was eight days later, at Agter Paarl Road in Paarl, at 3.17pm on 17 September 2026.
Young innovators harness AI to tackle Mpumalanga’s challenges
Student innovation took centre stage in Mpumalanga as young technology enthusiasts turned ideas into artificial intelligence-powered solutions to address some of the province’s most pressing economic and social challenges.
Health and Safety Niche Seminar highlights prevention in practice
The Faculty of Science hosted a Health and Safety (OHS) Niche Seminar on 14 September 2026, bringing together researchers, academics and industry practitioners to explore current occupational health and safety challenges under the theme, Beyond Compliance: Prevention in Practice.
ICT’s Prof Du earns NRF recognition
The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is celebrating the achievement of Prof Chunling Du, Head of the Department of Computer Systems Engineering (CSE), who recently received a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF).
TUT Top 12 attracts 1 500 young athletes
More than 1 500 young athletes from over 60 high schools converged at Pilditch Stadium on Friday, 11 September 2026, for the annual TUT Top 12 Athletics Meeting. The event provided high school athletes with an opportunity to compete on a high-level athletics platform, while showcasing emerging talent and gaining exposure to university opportunities.