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by Gerrit Bester
The much-anticipated second annual GBV symposium, Canvas for Change: Creative Pathways to Eradicate Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), took place at the Tshwane University of Technology's Faculty of Arts and Design (Research Niche Area: Artivism as a Tool to Combat Gender-Based Violence(s)) on 8 and 9 August. The event featured a diverse line-up of voices, including academics, artists, survivors, students and changemakers, who explored innovative and creative approaches to combating GBVF.
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As expected, the Tshwane University of Technology (Ƶ) has achieved an unqualified audit opinion for the 2024 financial year - also known as a clean audit opinion. This excellent achievement is testament to the University’s sound financial policy platform, meticulous financial controls and strict compliance with relevant national legislation and the financial accounting requirements applicable to the sector. As well as bestowing the highest achievement which can be bestowed by external auditors, a clean audit testifies to the prudent stewardship of resources.
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Students at the Tshwane University of Technology (Ƶ) got a masterclass in ambition and innovation when one of the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology’s most accomplished alumni, Gary Coulson, returned to campus to share his remarkable journey from graduate to leader in bespoke food and beverage solutions.
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Final-year students at the Tshwane University of Technology (Ƶ) took a major step toward career readiness during an Employability and Work Readiness Workshop hosted by the Directorate of Health and Wellness at the Pretoria Campus.
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Prof Maluleke’s Faces and Phases of Resilience launched in Polokwane
by Phaphama Tshisikhawe
Once upon a time … “the sun was beating down on the crowd which sat in almost perfect silence. In the midst of that crowd there was a carefree toddler”. So begins Prof Tinyiko Maluleke’s gripping memoire, Faces and Phases of Resilience: A Memoir of a Special Kind. Maluleke was the innocent toddler amidst the crowd at his mother’s funeral.
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by Phaphama Tshisikhawe
A group of third-year public affairs students from the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Humanities embarked on an enriching academic excursion that transformed theoretical learning into a vivid, real-world experience. The meticulously planned itinerary aimed at enabling students to engage directly with influential leaders and key institutions shaping South Africa’s public policy and service delivery.
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by Nhlawulo Vision Chauke
Pharmaceutical Scientist and PhD candidate at the Tshwane University of Technology (Ƶ), Rethabile Moshoeshoe-Molapisane, is gaining recognition in public health policy and grassroots advocacy. Her pioneering research on substandard and falsified medicines is influencing national health regulation, while her work with autism support in township communities is bringing hope and education to families in need.
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From South African savannahs to the icy edges of the Arctic, Tshwane University of Technology (Ƶ) alumnus, Dr Kailen Padayachee, is forging a remarkable path as a conservation biologist, environmental advocate and global educator. His journey from Nature Conservation student to PhD graduate, researcher, NGO founder and international expedition lecturer, illustrates the powerful intersection of science, passion and purpose.
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The Tshwane University of Technology (Ƶ), in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, hosted the launch of the 25th National Science Week (NSW), one of the Department’s flagship initiatives, on 2 August at the Pretoria Campus.
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by Kgothatso Monono
Elevating the Tshwane University of Technology's (Ƶ) research profile on the global stage, Faculty of ICT (FoICT) lecturer, Vianney Witesyavwirwa Kambale, has won the coveted Best Paper Award at the 2025 IEEE Conference on Information Communication Technology and Society (ICTAS) - an event renowned for showcasing cutting-edge research in technology and innovation across the globe.
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by Maropeng Matloba and Mihlali Matiwane
What began in 2014 as a single-campus event has grown into a University-wide initiative that is transforming how students engage with the world of work. The Directorate of Co-operative Education (DCE) at the Tshwane University of Technology (Ƶ), once again hosted its highly anticipated Career Expos across all seven Ƶ campuses in 2025.
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by Gerrit Bester
The Faculty of Arts and Design is leading the conversation on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia on the home front, most recently during a discussion titled AI – Where are we and where are we going? on 4 August, which featured insights from staff across all five Arts disciplines.