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Meet Vukosi Marivate: A Top Rate AI Scholar at His Prime
Professor Vukosi Marivate, a recipient of the National Order of Mapungubwe in Silver, argues for a deeper, more grounded understanding of AI, along with growing and embedding African languages, stories, places and people in the internet.
TUT Runners Tackle the Comrades Marathon
In a powerful display of focus and endurance, at least five Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) athletes participated in and successfully completed the 2026 Comrades Marathon. The Comrades Marathon is widely regarded as one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. This year, runners tackled the challenging route from Durban to the finish line in Pietermaritzburg.
TUT professor appointed to national language leadership role
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Professor, Thabo Ditsele, has been appointed by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to serve on the National Task Team towards a Unified National Language Action Plan.
Cyber safety awareness initiative empowers young digital citizens
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) partnered with The Cyberculture Foundation to equip learners at Jiswa School in Lenasia with essential knowledge and skills to navigate digital spaces safely, responsibly and confidently.
Grant prioritises Interior Design student’s holistic development
Adopting a holistic approach to supporting the next generation of designers, Infinity Surfaces has awarded one of its 2026 Future Designers Fund grants to a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Interior Design student. This is the third consecutive year that a female TUT Interior Design student has been selected as a recipient of the grant, which speaks volumes about the calibre of students being prepared for this competitive industry right here at home.
Top Arts achievers celebrated as Dean shares path to even greater heights
In celebration of excellence, the top performers of 2025 from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design took centre stage at the Faculty Academic Excellence Awards, held on 10 June.
Student leaders champion awareness of informed academic and financial choices
The Directorate of Student Governance and Leadership Development (SGLD) hosted its first Academic and Financial Exclusion Awareness event at the Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Soshanguve Campuses, bringing together student leaders and support services to equip students with information and resources to help them remain on track academically and financially.
TUT appoints international Economics expert as Extraordinary Professor
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has strengthened its academic expertise with the appointment of Prof Afees Adebare Salisu as an Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Finance, reinforcing its commitment to research excellence, international collaboration and policy-relevant scholarship.
TUT launches the one and only Confucius Institute in Tshwane
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has signed an agreement with the Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF) and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) to establish Tshwane’s one and only Confucius Institute. The partnership will promote Chinese language learning, cultural exchange, digital education, research collaboration and skills development, creating new opportunities for TUT students, staff and communities.
TUT Arts Campus Health and Wellness Centre achieves historic AYFS compliant status
The Directorate of Health and Wellness’ Health and Wellness Centre at the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Arts and Design has been officially designated as an Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services (AYFS) compliant facility, following a comprehensive assessment by Tshwane District Health Services.