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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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#VUT60 1966 - 2026

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Event Highlights

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
New Employees Welcomed During Onboarding at the VUT Conference Centre
VUT law students proudly represented the University at the Inter-Varsity Moot Court Competition
VUT Celebrates Essential ICT Business Development Graduates
VUT Strengthens Employment Equity & Transformation
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Important Notices

Sedibeng Region Public Notice: VUT Supplier Development Programme

Last updated: 29 July 2026

Convocation Statement on the VUT 60th Anniversary Jubilee

Last updated: 23 July 2026

Notice of the SRC Elections for the 2026/2027 Student  Representative Council  (SRC) 

Last updated: 25 June 2026

Amended VUT SRC Constitution

Last updated: 25 June 2026

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Highlights 🥈🏎️ SECOND PLACE ON OUR FIRST RUN! 🔥 What a way to make an entrance! 🇿🇦💙💛 Vaal University of Technology has officially made its mark at the 9th Annual Kovsie ACT Eco-Vehicle Race 2026 in Bloemfontein — securing an incredible 2nd place in our very first participation! 🏆🥈 A day filled with innovation, teamwork, engineering excellence, determination, and a shared passion for sustainable mobility. 🌱⚙️ Proud of the team. Proud of the journey. Proud of VUT. 💙💛 First participation. First challenge. Second place. A debut to remember! 🏎️🔥 #VUT60 #TeamVUT #Innovation #SustainableMobility #EcoVehicleRace
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Highlights 🥈🏎️ SECOND PLACE ON OUR FIRST RUN! 🔥
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🏁 Four Drivers. One Vision. One Remarkable Debut. First participation. First challenge. Second place. What a debut! 🥈🏆 After securing an incredible 2nd place in their first-ever participation in the 9th Annual Kovsie ACT Eco-Vehicle Race 2026, our four VUT drivers shared their thoughts on an unforgettable experience. From the pressure on the track to the teamwork behind the scenes, each driver brought their own perspective, passion, and determination to the challenge. Their words capture what this achievement truly means — hard work, resilience, teamwork, innovation, and the courage to take on a new challenge. A huge congratulations to our incredible drivers and the entire VUT Eco-Vehicle Team! Your dedication, teamwork, and determination made this remarkable debut possible. 🚗⚡ Four drivers. One team. One vision. One unforgettable achievement. #VUT60 #TeamVUT #EcoVehicleRace #VUTEcoVehicle #Innovation Teamwork Resilience VUT
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🏁 Four Drivers. One Vision. One Remarkable Debut.
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VUT takes on the race! 🚗💨
Driven by innovation and powered by teamwork, Team VUT raced to an impressive 2nd-place finish! 🥈 #VUT60 #VUT #VUTEcoVehicle #EcoVehicleRace2026
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