Academics
Doctoral candidate among TUT Artivism Conference's young voices
The 2026 Artivism Conference, Reimagining Futures, brought together artists, activists and scholars from around the world to explore how creative practice can challenge injustice and imagine new possibilities. Among the emerging voices was Maanbu Thalapathi (27), a doctoral candidate in TUT's Faculty of Arts and Design, whose journey from Chennai, India, to Pretoria reflects TUT's growing appeal to international researchers.
Building future global leaders through SASUF collaboration
Students from South Africa and Sweden recently came together to strengthen their leadership capabilities, intercultural understanding and collaborative skills during the 2026 South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Student Leadership Programme (SLP). The programme provided a dynamic platform for future leaders to engage across borders and cultures while laying the foundation for sustainable international partnerships.