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VUT hosts the 2026 SABPP Student Conference, bringing students and industry professionals together to explore ethical leadership, career development, entrepreneurship and the future of human resources in an AI-driven workplace.

VUT conference prepares HR students for ethical leadership and a changing workplace

VUT hosts the 2026 SABPP Student Conference, bringing students and industry professionals together to explore ethical leadership, career development, entrepreneurship and the future of human resources in an AI-driven workplace.

VUT conference prepares HR students for ethical leadership and a changing workplace

VUT Fine Arts students engage in a debate on decolonisation, exploring art, history and identity while championing critical thinking, student voice and the preservation of indigenous knowledge.

VUT debate connects art, indigenous knowledge and decolonisation

VUT reveals three student-designed mascots as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, inviting the University community to vote for the character that will represent VUT’s identity, pride and spirit.

After 60 years, VUT is putting a face to its name

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Eskom donation strengthens practical learning at VUT

VUT hosts the 2026 SABPP Student Conference, bringing students and industry professionals together to explore ethical leadership, career development, entrepreneurship and the future of human resources in an AI-driven workplace.

VUT conference prepares HR students for ethical leadership and a changing workplace

VUT Fine Arts students engage in a debate on decolonisation, exploring art, history and identity while championing critical thinking, student voice and the preservation of indigenous knowledge.

VUT debate connects art, indigenous knowledge and decolonisation

VUT reveals three student-designed mascots as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, inviting the University community to vote for the character that will represent VUT’s identity, pride and spirit.

After 60 years, VUT is putting a face to its name

Four professionals smile for a group photo behind a table of lab glassware at an Eskom-branded event.

Eskom donation strengthens practical learning at VUT

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✨ Celebrating dedication, excellence, and years of unwavering commitment! 🏆💙💛

What a wonderful moment at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Long Service Awards 2026! 🎉 A beautiful celebration of the remarkable individuals whose hard work, loyalty, and invaluable contributions continue to shape the university’s legacy. Here’s to honouring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future! 🌟👏

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Theme: Unlock Your Potential: Thriving Under Pressure.

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