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Vaal University of Technology - Leading innovation for a digitally-smart industrial transformation

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is one of the leading public university of technology situated in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. As one of the prominent universities of technology in the country, VUT offers a wide range of academic programs across four faculties: Applied and Computer Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Human Sciences and Management Sciences

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2nd Annual Walter Sisulu Lecture
Prof James Darkwa's Public Lecture at the Desmond Tutu Great Hall, Vaal University of Technology
VUT Senate Workshop Held at the VUT Science Park
Entrepreneuship Development Workshop
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Update on the VUT SRC 2026 Elections: Final list of candidates

Updated: 03 September 2026

Sedibeng Region Public Notice: VUT Supplier Development Programme

Last updated: 29 July 2026

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🌍 From smarter destination management and wildlife monitoring to personalised visitor experiences, AI is opening new possibilities for Tanzania’s tourism sector. Dr Halima Kilungu, HoD and Senior Lecturer at the Open University of Tanzania, brought a human centred perspective to #ICSSM2026, addressing both the opportunities and challenges of AI driven tourism. She emphasised the need for stronger infrastructure, digital skills and responsible adoption that ensures workers and smaller tourism businesses are not left behind as the sector advances into the Industry 5.0 era. #Industry50 #AITourism #HumanCentredAI #DigitalTransformation #VUT
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✨ We’re LIVE at Mega Student Conference 2026! ✨ The conversations are happening, ideas are flowing, and the future of work is being reimagined. 🌍💡 Today, we’re exploring what it means to build Human-Centred Industries in a Digital Age — where technology drives innovation, but authentic human connection remains at the heart of it all. 🤝🏽 From inspiring insights to meaningful conversations, we’re learning, connecting, and shaping a future that is not only smarter and more digital, but also inclusive, meaningful, and people-centred. 📍 The future is digital. The impact is human. #MegaStudentConference2026 #HumanCentredIndustries #VUT60 #FutureOfWork #StudentLeadership Innovation Technology AuthenticEngagement
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The future of AI driven manufacturing will depend not only on smarter systems, but also on how they are powered. At #ICSSM2026, Mr Emanuel Zeferino, Researcher in the Chair of Manufacturing Systems at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, unpacked the emerging technologies shaping next generation battery gigafactories. His presentation highlighted advances in battery materials, modelling and smarter production environments, while also pointing to opportunities for Africa to participate more meaningfully in the growing battery value chain. #Industry50 #SmartManufacturing #BatteryInnovation #SustainableManufacturing #VUT
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Celebrating the People Who Keep Things Moving The VUT Administrators’ Day Celebration 2026 brought together VUT administrators for a day of engagement, reflection, appreciation and celebration. Today, we recognised the dedication and contribution of our administrators and celebrated the important role they play in supporting the University's operations. A day of connection. A day of appreciation. A day of celebration. #VUTAdministratorsDay #CelebratingOurAdministrators #VUT #VUT60
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Celebrating the People Who Keep Things Moving

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