A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Vaal University of Technology, North-West University and the Vaal Special Economic Zone.

From 31 December 2022, the Vaal University of Technology will conduct its business from the main campus (Vanderbijlpark and Sebokeng) only.

The MOU primarily aims to confirm the collaboration between the two institutions, which will result in a number of interdisciplinary projects over the next five years.

The resolution to elect him to the highest seat in the governance of the institution was taken during a special sitting of council on Monday, 7 November.

Professor Chengedzai Mafini joined the VUT in 2010 as a lecturer and progressed through the ranks to the full professor level.

She founded the Psychreach community, a group of like-minded psychologists that aim to give back to underprivileged communities in terms of practical needs and interventions.

The Vaal University of Technology has appointed Professor Michael Kgomotso Masemola, an NRF B-rated researcher, to the position.

A takeaway message from the recent flooding events in KZN and the Eastern Cape is that we need climate action and climate justice now.

The university would like to caution unfunded students and parents against heeding Ngoya Kazadi’s call, saying it will not yield positive results for students or the institution.

Prof Ntate Dan Kgwadi takes the reins from Prof Maggie Linington, who steered the institution during the interim period.

A corporate communication specialist, Tandi Mapukata brings with her over 25 years’ experience in the field of marketing communications.

The Vaal University of Technology’s council, management, staff and students extend their condolences to the family and friends of Dr Archbishop Desmond Tutu on his passing.

Dr Kgwadi will take office on 1 February 2022.

A new VUT Council was inducted on 12 and 13 August and the university is no longer under administration.

The Vaal University of Technology's University Council will be headed up by Refilwe Buthelezi and Professor Nicholas Morgan.

The non-financial viability of the Secunda Campus has affected VUT’s efforts to continue to operate this site of delivery effectively.

In the category for innovative ideas, VUT's Tshepo Dlamini came in first place and Nkosinathi Ndala came in second place.

Lebina Ditha was recently named the best up-and-coming PR professional at this year’s PRISM Awards.

In total, 2 618 students recently graduated from the faculties of Engineering and Technology, Applied and Computer Sciences, Human Sciences and Management Sciences.

The process of closing the campus is scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2022.

The Mahlale Innovation Consortium was formed in response to a request from merSETA to promote local manufacturing of ventilators to contribute to the National Ventilator Project.

Staff and students from the Ekurhuleni campus will be relocated to the main campus in Vanderbijlpark.

F’SASEC VUT has secured a paid partnership with Trace TV Academy through the assistance of Schneider Electric.

The donation came as a relief to the VUT campus clinic as the effects of COVID-19 has hit the department hard due to budget constraints.

Sarel Havenga, Idea2Product educational facilitator and prototype specialist at the Vaal University of Technology Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park was the keynote speaker.

Dr Christina Johanna Grobler was appointed as a member of the Professional Board for Medical Technology of the Health Professions Council of SA.

Dr Dewald Venter's book is called 'South African armoured vehicles – A history of innovation and excellence'.

The hard cover version of "Counting the Cost of COVID-19 on the Global Tourism Industry", co-authored by Vaal University of Technology academic Dr Kaitano Dube, will be available this weekend.

Thabo Lenyora will become the Vaal University of Technology’s first visually impaired graduate later this year.

The Vaal University of Technology says more of its students will – as permitted under level two lockdown – soon return to resume on-campus academic activities at the university.

The Vaal University of Technology’s Dr Tozama Qwebani-Ogunleye has been selected on to the Steering Committee of the World Science Forum 2021.

The law clinic is situated at the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park in Sebokeng.

Professor Ihron Rensburg, VUT administrator, responds to claims and questions from a City Press journalist.

The Vaal University of Technology shares developments regarding the university re-opening plan following the disruptions caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buti Manamela paid a courtesy visit to the Vaal University of Technology to check the state of readiness in preparation for the phased return of its students.

The university has teamed up with Tsidi and Friends, incubated under the Centre of Footwear and Entrepreneurship, to produce face masks for its staff and students.

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

The university conferred the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa on Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi for his outstanding leadership contributions to maths and science education development.

From the academic year 2020 going forward, all applications, admissions and registration processes will be done entirely online.

Vaal University of Technology chancellor Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, a Lancaster University alumnus, was awarded a doctor of science degree.

Professor Gordon Zide, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Vaal University of Technology, addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony.

A Stellenbosch University research project, now retracted, raises questions about levels of bias and stereotypes still entrenched in the scientific community.

The International Conference on Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Medicine Researchers and Traditional Healers took place in Vanderbijlpark.

Somalia's Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education and delegation visit VUT to develop a mutually beneficial academic partnership.

VUT's registration schedule accommodates categories of students and specific dates for those in each category to register.

The Vaal University of Technology's vision and mission are aligned and deeply rooted in the Africa 2063 Agenda.

With fee-free higher education now in effect, the dinner is intended to help with fundraising, creating awareness and raising the university profile.

The Vaal University of Technology Social Justice and Transformation Unit was selected as a finalist in the category of Disability Employer Award.

The PLC Automation Laboratory has 24 Schneider Electric PLC M340 stations, available to all F'SASEC students.

The Vaal University of Technology has formed a partnership with the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust.

This is presented under the Vaal University of Technology E-skills CoLab, a programme developed to train community members in basic e-literacy skills.

On 21 February, VUT and SIMAD University in Somalia signed a memorandum of understanding for the benefit of their students, staff and communities.

The printed socket is the culmination of a collaboration between The Arc and the VUT Science Park Design Department.

The development of a safety plan, partnerships with local and national government safety departments and campus safety awareness campaigns were all discussed.

Engineering graduates Tumisang Manyaapelo and Xolani Mthethwa head out to the UK on 3 February to attend the Leaders in Innovation Fellowships programme.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has awarded Shireen Henning a certificate as a fraud examiner with global credentials.

This topic informed the Vaal University of Technology's recent "The Academic of 2017: Future Realities" conference at Emerald Hotel from 14 to 16 November.

The VUT's Social Justice and Transformation Department held a public lecture focusing on transformation in the higher education sector.

The Centre for Academic Development, based within VUT, will host its annual Academic Staff Development Conference, themed: "The Academic of 2017: Future Realities".

The Softball Cancer Awareness Tournament, which started in 2015, hopes to create awareness of cancer through sport.

The Vaal University of Technology Health Sciences Department, in collaboration with the Sunflower Foundation, hosted a concert and blood drive on 22 September.

Katucia Moussongo Bitsaka's book titled: BLUES - We are all concerned, aims to help the reader overcome rejection, anxiety and depression.

The Vaal University of Technology has added a Bachelor of Education for Initial Teacher Education to its offerings from 2018. ?

Boy-boy Mofokeng and Nwabisa Marwanaqana received the SA Board for People Practices BTech/Honours bursaries for 2017.

Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi was appointed new Chancellor, and Professor Gordon Zide Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

South Africa was placed 10th - an excellent achievement for a young and inexperienced team - and eight of the 17-man South African team are from VUT.

Thabang Magare, a chartered accountant, believes that the knowledge he gained from VUT has been invaluable to his career.

The VUT has signed a memorandum of understanding with the City of Matlosana to explore ways of having the old Klerksdorp site of delivery re-opened.

Various partners, including the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park, contributed towards Isiboniso Combined School in Orange Farm, Gauteng.

It won awards at the South Africa National Championships under the category "Thematic & Special Awards".

The official launch of the 2017 Winter School Camp took place on 6 July at the Vaal University of Technology's Desmond Tutu Hall.

Phurre?Chochi?has won the Vaal University of Technology's Vice-Chancellor's Award.

Mphugana Vhutshilo designed and printed his first prototype within two months of being sponsored by VUT's Science and Technology Park at I2P Lab in main campus.

Learners from various schools in Sedibeng West and Johannesburg Central regions arrived at the VUT Vanderbijlpark campus on Sunday 2 July.

The Institutional HIV/AIDS Unit, the mother body of Student Support Services,?organised?"Men's Battle Dialogue" as a forum for men to discuss their issues.

VUT's Social Justice and Transformation unit hosted a seminar themed "Outsourcing and Social Justice in Higher Education Institutions" on 28 June.

The traditional health practitioners were trained so that they can conduct urine tests, take blood pressure, perform first aid and other basic tests for their patients.

The Vaal University of Technology professor has officially retired as vice-chancellor and principal, after serving two terms over 10 years.

VUT's Social Justice and Transformation Unit celebrated Africa Day event with a panel discussion on the use of African languages to teach and learn in public universities.

David Makhura invited vice-chancellors to a meeting on 24 May to discuss cooperation that will drive the industrial development agenda of the province.

VUT and VUT SGSTP are launching the I2P Lab at Lebohang Secondary School and?Thuto?Lore Comprehensive School on 30 May.

They have chosen VUT's ?Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods to coordinate food project.

They attended a development workshop for good practices at the Tshwane University of Technology, where they learnt how to handle crises and conflicts.

Vaal University of?technologyAlumni hosted its 2017 pool tournament on 20 May at the VUT cafeteria.

It has sponsored the latest electrical equipment components to the French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre.

Hugh Makhaya from the Gauteng Gambling Board came to talk to VUT-Sasol aspiring entrepreneurs about the dangers of gambling.

The Gold Fields Library's researcher for this quarter was Emsie?Dicks: Vaal University of Technology's Associate Professor and Lecturer in Hospitality.

The Social Justice and Transformation Department hosted a Youth Dialogue at the Vaal University of Technology, as part of its Africa Month celebrations.

Biotechnologist at VUT?Dr Louis Bengyella's book provides clues that may aid in the management of Cochliobolus diseases in economic crops.

SACGC ?has told VUT interns of its waste management project that it will give chemical engineering graduates internship opportunities in different fields.

The bursary, received from Armscor, is allocated to students in the field of engineering and any related fields. It will be divided among six students.

Nkululeko Khumalo is promoting the world of South African Art on national and international platforms.

They were crowned the international winners of the Konica Minolta University Contest at an event in Berlin on 29 April.

Professor Gordon Ndodomzi Zide's academic career has spanned more than three decades in higher education administration and management.

Its HR Department has embarked on the project "Your child is my child" to provide sanitary towels to disadvantaged students.

It will be celebrated at the Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park on this date.

The Vaal University of Technology was rewarded with a bronze award in the category of Science and Edutainment.

The Vaal University of Technology will host its annual Open Day on Saturday 13 May at the VUT Vanderbijlpark campus.

The activities will embrace diversity, raise awareness, affirm and deepen continental identity and promote nation-building.

VUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Irene Moutlana congratulated all graduates.

Three VUT students were?honoured?at the recent graduation ceremony?with the Vice-Chancellor's Award in Biotechnology.

A total of six cum laude Magister Technologiae degrees in different fields were conferred on 3 April.

The University of Swaziland and the SIRMIP are looking at ways to support and/or collaborate with the VUT in its traditional medicine project.

Hendrick Langa, Director of FSASEEC, travelled to India on 16-18 March for the International Conference on Power and Embedded Drive Control in Chennai.

Three staff members visited Colorado State University to learn about turning human fat cells into other types of cells needed for treatment.

The Vaal University of Technology aims to put itself on the map by showcasing its technology and innovation advances at the show.

Vaal University of technology will confer qualifications upon approximately 2 689 students on 3-12 April.

What is South Africa now, and where are we heading as a country?" asked Professor Siphamandla Zondi in his talk at VUT on 10 March.

Registrars from all universities in SA come together for broader engagement on the state of higher education in the country.

The Centre for Entrepreneurship, set to launch on 19 April, aims to address the skills gap in the Northern Cape.

Six Vaal University of Technology players have been selected to take part in the World Series Cup, in Saskatoon, in July.

Zandile Shabangu, an Educational Psychologist at VUT's Student Counselling Department, is pursuing her passion in her work.

The 2nd International Conference on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine will take place in Vanderbijlpark from ?26 - 30 ?July.

The Vaal University of Technology has set aside close to a million rand in study bursaries for students who excelled in matric.

Should South African universities be providing decolonised, quality education? asks?Teboho Pitso from the Vaal University of Technology.

Tyvision Media presents the last leg of this at the Vaal University of Technology this weekend, the 19 and 20 November.

The key objective of the summit was to create stronger business ties between Italy and SA through sharing international best practices.

The Vaal University of Technology's Applied Sciences Faculty Research Awards which were held on 21 October at the Bon Hotel Riviera in Vereeniging.

Dineo Seopela achieved second place in the SA Board for People Practices HR Excellence Award for 2016.

They will jointly use the facilities of Ekurhuleni Campus in Daveyton for the long-term benefit of students and other stakeholders in the East Rand region.

The Vaal University of Technology is involved in the design and development of a `Waterless Female Urinal', the brainchild of Orion Herman.?

The park will host an Italian business and political leaders' delegation for a tour in Sebokeng on 20 October.

The 17th Annual International RAPDASA conference will be hosted at the VUT Science and Technology Park in Sebokeng from 2 to 4 November.

A total of 3?928 students graduated from all Vaal University of Technology campuses in 2016.

Special posthumous award to prophet honours her contribution in the field of theology.

Edith Edna Molewa has been given the honour by Vaal University of Technology for her contribution to the field of the humanities.

The VUT SGSTP gave over 1?700 learners the chance to familiarise themselves with 3D printing on the Cartesian plane.

The Vaal University of Technology and the Sunflower Foundation hosted a stem cell donor awareness concert and blood drive last week.

The Vaal University of Technology honoured Dr Tim Tebeila with a doctorate in business administration from the faculty of Management Sciences.

Minister of Environmental Affairs Edith Edna Molewa received a doctor's degree in applied sciences.

The Centre for Renewable Energy and Water calls for abstracts for its International Conference on Environment, Materials and Green Technology.

Minister Edna?Molewa will be honoured with a Doctor of Applied Science degree from the Vaal University of Technology.

VUT has developed a laboratory that specialises in microbiological testing of tap water, borehole water, river water, bottled water, and sewage effluent.

National Sunflower Day takes place on 16 September and the VUT will host a bone marrow stem cell donor drive at the Vanderbijlpark campus.

The Vaal University of Technology will host the inaugural STEM Seminar today at the Vanderbiljpark campus.

Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Nelson Mandela, was the keynote speaker at the?Vaal University of Technology event.

The Vaal University of Technology has partnered with?Huawei to boost innovation in SA and China.

The outcome of the brand audit will assist VUT to re-position itself as an institution of higher learning that leads in innovative knowledge and quality technology education.

The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority and the Vaal University of Technology are partnering to address this problem.

Thando Nxelewa, Junior Industrial Designer at VUT Science Park, encourages youth on SABC's educational show, TOMZ ?to make their dreams come true.

The International Conference on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (ICTERM) 2017 will be co-hosted by Vaal University of Technology, Tshwane University of Technology and Rice University (Texas, USA) in Vanderbijlpark from 26 to 30 July 2017.

The conference which will be hosted from 2 to 4 November 2016, on behalf of the Rapid Product and Development Association of South Africa.

Researchers and students can get into the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine from master's level at the Vaal University of Technology.

VUT management and student organisations have agreed that academic activities will resume with effect from Wednesday 25 May.

Enactus Vaal University of Technology members will represent the institution at a National Enactus Competition from 27-29 July at the Sandton Convention Centre.

The VUT/Sasol Entrepreneurship Programme is in search of its sixth cohort among the youth who have an interest and drive for entrepreneurship.

For VUT's 50th Anniversary celebrations robotics and milling expert Alwyn Taljaard is working on a giant shoe, which will double as a sun dial for the VUT Science Park.

VUT awarded certificates to 18 students who completed their training at e-skills training centres in the Northern Cape.

The Vaal University of Technology's first autumn graduation ceremony got under way on Monday 11 April at the Vanderbijlpark campus.

Graduation ceremonies at the?Vaal University of Technology, to be held from 11-21 April, coincide with the institution's 50th anniversary year.

The Vaal University of Technology will showcase its technology at this year's Rand Show, from 25 March to 3 April.?

The Vaal University of Technology is working with?the University of Wismar (Germany), and the Namibia University of Science and Technology.

To boost economic development, the Vaal University of Technology established the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park in 2012.