African perspectives on 3D printing technology
VUT lecturer named to govt board
Dr Christina Johanna Grobler was appointed as a member of the Professional Board for Medical Technology of the Health Professions Council of SA.
VUT lecturer publishes military heritage book
Dr Dewald Venter's book is called 'South African armoured vehicles – A history of innovation and excellence'.
VUT academic releases COVID-19 book
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.
History will be made at this year’s VUT Spring Graduation
Thabo Lenyora will become the Vaal University of Technology’s first visually impaired graduate later this year.
VUT scientist on steering committee of international science forum
The Vaal University of Technology’s Dr Tozama Qwebani-Ogunleye has been selected on to the Steering Committee of the World Science Forum 2021.
VUT establishes new law clinic
The law clinic is situated at the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park in Sebokeng.
VUT contributes to fight against spread of coronavirus
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.
Dr Xolani Humphrey Mkhwanazi, Chancellor, VUT - a giant has fallen
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.
Vaal University of Technology's Chancellor, Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, a Lancaster University alumnus, awarded a doctor of science
Vaal University of Technology chancellor Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi, a Lancaster University alumnus, was awarded a doctor of science degree.
VUT Vice-Chancellor addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony
Professor Gordon Zide, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Vaal University of Technology, addressed the Somali National University graduation ceremony.
Enhancing collaboration of Scientific Clinical Practice and Traditional Health Practice: 21st century and beyond
The International Conference on Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Medicine Researchers and Traditional Healers took place in Vanderbijlpark.
Vaal University of Technology spreading its wings to Africa
The Vaal University of Technology's vision and mission are aligned and deeply rooted in the Africa 2063 Agenda.
VUT convocation to host fundraising gala dinner
With fee-free higher education now in effect, the dinner is intended to help with fundraising, creating awareness and raising the university profile.
VUT Social Justice and Transformation Unit selected as finalist for inclusive award
The Vaal University of Technology Social Justice and Transformation Unit was selected as a finalist in the category of Disability Employer Award.
F'SASEC launches PLC Automation Lab at VUT
The PLC Automation Laboratory has 24 Schneider Electric PLC M340 stations, available to all F'SASEC students.
Honouring Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe - igniting visions of a brighter future
The Vaal University of Technology has formed a partnership with the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust.
E-Literacy: upskilling and empowering less privileged communities across the country
This is presented under the Vaal University of Technology E-skills CoLab, a programme developed to train community members in basic e-literacy skills.
VUT and Somalian university join forces
On 21 February, VUT and SIMAD University in Somalia signed a memorandum of understanding for the benefit of their students, staff and communities.
VUT Science Park successfully prints a prosthetic leg for research purposes
The printed socket is the culmination of a collaboration between The Arc and the VUT Science Park Design Department.
Social Justice and Transformation Unit champions youth safety
The development of a safety plan, partnerships with local and national government safety departments and campus safety awareness campaigns were all discussed.
Leading innovators get selected for a trip to Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK
Engineering graduates Tumisang Manyaapelo and Xolani Mthethwa head out to the UK on 3 February to attend the Leaders in Innovation Fellowships programme.
VUT fraud and verifications manager now a certified global fraud examiner
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has awarded Shireen Henning a certificate as a fraud examiner with global credentials.
The long walk to decolonisation: Conversations on transformation in higher education
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.
There is racism in knowledge provision
The VUT's Social Justice and Transformation Department held a public lecture focusing on transformation in the higher education sector.
VUT hosts third softball tournament for cancer awareness
The Softball Cancer Awareness Tournament, which started in 2015, hopes to create awareness of cancer through sport.
VUT bone marrow drive a success
The Vaal University of Technology Health Sciences Department, in collaboration with the Sunflower Foundation, hosted a concert and blood drive on 22 September.
VUT PR master's student publishes first book
Katucia Moussongo Bitsaka's book titled: BLUES - We are all concerned, aims to help the reader overcome rejection, anxiety and depression.
VUT to help fill SA's specialist teaching gaps
The Vaal University of Technology has added a Bachelor of Education for Initial Teacher Education to its offerings from 2018. ?
SABPP awards students with bursaries
Boy-boy Mofokeng and Nwabisa Marwanaqana received the SA Board for People Practices BTech/Honours bursaries for 2017.
Ushering in a new era at Vaal University of Technology
Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi was appointed new Chancellor, and Professor Gordon Zide Vice-Chancellor and Principal.
SA scores well at Softball World Series in Canada
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.
'Live your best possible life'
Thabang Magare, a chartered accountant, believes that the knowledge he gained from VUT has been invaluable to his career.
Initiatives to re-open site of delivery in North West
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.
Donations benefit a school and its community
Various partners, including the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park, contributed towards Isiboniso Combined School in Orange Farm, Gauteng.
Multiple awards for Enactus VUT at South Africa National Championships
It won awards at the South Africa National Championships under the category "Thematic & Special Awards".
'R460m is budget for bursaries only', MEC urges matric learners to work hard, aim high
The official launch of the 2017 Winter School Camp took place on 6 July at the Vaal University of Technology's Desmond Tutu Hall.
VUT football champion scores VC's award
Phurre?Chochi?has won the Vaal University of Technology's Vice-Chancellor's Award.
Vutshilo's hidden passion and talent for innovation revealed through first prototype
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.
VUT, DBE begin Matric Winter Camp
Learners from various schools in Sedibeng West and Johannesburg Central regions arrived at the VUT Vanderbijlpark campus on Sunday 2 July.
Men's Battle Dialogue creates winners out of ordinary men
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.
The rise of 'outsourcing must fall' movement
VUT's Social Justice and Transformation unit hosted a seminar themed "Outsourcing and Social Justice in Higher Education Institutions" on 28 June.
Abogogo trained in simple biomedical procedures
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.
'A legacy is not something you leave behind; it's something you leave in people'
The Vaal University of Technology professor has officially retired as vice-chancellor and principal, after serving two terms over 10 years.
Africa: a continent full of diversity, integrity and ubuntu
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.
Premier engages with vice-chancellors from universities in Gauteng
David Makhura invited vice-chancellors to a meeting on 24 May to discuss cooperation that will drive the industrial development agenda of the province.
An exciting pool tournament
Vaal University of?technologyAlumni hosted its 2017 pool tournament on 20 May at the VUT cafeteria.
Schneider Electric equips FSASEC workshop
It has sponsored the latest electrical equipment components to the French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre.
Fighting all forms of illegal gambling
Hugh Makhaya from the Gauteng Gambling Board came to talk to VUT-Sasol aspiring entrepreneurs about the dangers of gambling.
Get to know your researcher
The Gold Fields Library's researcher for this quarter was Emsie?Dicks: Vaal University of Technology's Associate Professor and Lecturer in Hospitality.
Tackling the issue of decolonisation, globalisation of education
The Social Justice and Transformation Department hosted a Youth Dialogue at the Vaal University of Technology, as part of its Africa Month celebrations.
Biotechnology research may aid in prevention of agricultural food insecurity
Biotechnologist at VUT?Dr Louis Bengyella's book provides clues that may aid in the management of Cochliobolus diseases in economic crops.
Encouraging students to become young entrepreneurs
SACGC ?has told VUT interns of its waste management project that it will give chemical engineering graduates internship opportunities in different fields.
VUT-established art curator making waves offshore
Nkululeko Khumalo is promoting the world of South African Art on national and international platforms.
VUT team wins Konica Minolta University Contest
They were crowned the international winners of the Konica Minolta University Contest at an event in Berlin on 29 April.
Professor Zide appointed new VUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Professor Gordon Ndodomzi Zide's academic career has spanned more than three decades in higher education administration and management.
VUT extends a helping hand to needy students
Its HR Department has embarked on the project "Your child is my child" to provide sanitary towels to disadvantaged students.
VUT scoops bronze award at Rand Show
The Vaal University of Technology was rewarded with a bronze award in the category of Science and Edutainment.
Preparations all set for VUT's Annual Open Day
The Vaal University of Technology will host its annual Open Day on Saturday 13 May at the VUT Vanderbijlpark campus.
VUT celebrates Africa Day in May 2017
The activities will embrace diversity, raise awareness, affirm and deepen continental identity and promote nation-building.
Students shine with Vice-Chancellor's Award
Three VUT students were?honoured?at the recent graduation ceremony?with the Vice-Chancellor's Award in Biotechnology.
2017 autumn graduations open with cream of the crop
A total of six cum laude Magister Technologiae degrees in different fields were conferred on 3 April.
Traditional medicine collaboration has growth potential
The University of Swaziland and the SIRMIP are looking at ways to support and/or collaborate with the VUT in its traditional medicine project.
Sharing views from India
Hendrick Langa, Director of FSASEEC, travelled to India on 16-18 March for the International Conference on Power and Embedded Drive Control in Chennai.
VUT staff learn to regenerate tissue using fat cells
Three staff members visited Colorado State University to learn about turning human fat cells into other types of cells needed for treatment.
VUT to set the bar high at Rand Show 2017
The Vaal University of Technology aims to put itself on the map by showcasing its technology and innovation advances at the show.
Democracy is not what we fought for, but a road towards what we fought for
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' Imbizo seeks solutions to issues faced by higher education institutions
Registrars from all universities in SA come together for broader engagement on the state of higher education in the country.
Not just a career, but a true calling
Zandile Shabangu, an Educational Psychologist at VUT's Student Counselling Department, is pursuing her passion in her work.
Top achievers' bursaries
The Vaal University of Technology has set aside close to a million rand in study bursaries for students who excelled in matric.
Tyvision Media presents the last leg of the Stokvels and Burial Societies Indaba 2016 Roadshow
Tyvision Media presents the last leg of this at the Vaal University of Technology this weekend, the 19 and 20 November.
VUT hosts South African-Italian Summit
The key objective of the summit was to create stronger business ties between Italy and SA through sharing international best practices.
VUT researchers recognised for their dedication and hard work
The Vaal University of Technology's Applied Sciences Faculty Research Awards which were held on 21 October at the Bon Hotel Riviera in Vereeniging.
VUT student scoops 2016 HR Excellence Award
Dineo Seopela achieved second place in the SA Board for People Practices HR Excellence Award for 2016.
VUT-Unisa cement joint campus use agreement
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.
Innovation designed to improve sanitation: Africa's first female urinal
The Vaal University of Technology is involved in the design and development of a `Waterless Female Urinal', the brainchild of Orion Herman.?
Vaal University of Technology Spring graduates called upon to continue learning
A total of 3?928 students graduated from all Vaal University of Technology campuses in 2016.
Vaal University of Technology confers special posthumous award to prophet Nku
Special posthumous award to prophet honours her contribution in the field of theology.
Environmental Affairs Minister receives doctoral degree
Edith Edna Molewa has been given the honour by Vaal University of Technology for her contribution to the field of the humanities.
Honorary doctorate for business and entrepreneurial excellence
The Vaal University of Technology honoured Dr Tim Tebeila with a doctorate in business administration from the faculty of Management Sciences.
Vaal University of Technology confers honorary doctorate to Minister Molewa
Minister of Environmental Affairs Edith Edna Molewa received a doctor's degree in applied sciences.
The need for African bone marrow donors
National Sunflower Day takes place on 16 September and the VUT will host a bone marrow stem cell donor drive at the Vanderbijlpark campus.
VUT celebrates Women's Day with Zoleka Mandela
Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Nelson Mandela, was the keynote speaker at the?Vaal University of Technology event.
VUT part of Huawei R72m partnership to boost innovation in SA, China
The Vaal University of Technology has partnered with?Huawei to boost innovation in SA and China.
LGSETA and VUT driven collaboration to address water and wastewater management in the local government sector in South Africa
The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority and the Vaal University of Technology are partnering to address this problem.
Junior designer a role model for youth TV show
Thando Nxelewa, Junior Industrial Designer at VUT Science Park, encourages youth on SABC's educational show, TOMZ ?to make their dreams come true.
Biomedical post-graduates seek cost-effective interventions for tissue restoration
Researchers and students can get into the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine from master's level at the Vaal University of Technology.
Let mind and heart lead
Enactus Vaal University of Technology members will represent the institution at a National Enactus Competition from 27-29 July at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Iconic statues and a giant shoe reveal VUT's hidden talent
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.
E-skills course produces first graduates
VUT awarded certificates to 18 students who completed their training at e-skills training centres in the Northern Cape.
VUT finds opportunities for collaboration
The Vaal University of Technology is working with?the University of Wismar (Germany), and the Namibia University of Science and Technology.