{"id":39775,"date":"2026-07-28T10:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/?p=39775"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:55:20","slug":"vut-unveils-upgraded-science-laboratories-as-diamond-jubilee-looks-to-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/en_gb\/vut-unveils-upgraded-science-laboratories-as-diamond-jubilee-looks-to-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"VUT unveils upgraded science laboratories as Diamond Jubilee looks to the future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;VUT unveiled R5 million upgraded science laboratories and a postgraduate learning space, boosting teaching, research and innovation.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>28 July 2026 | Story by: Nontobeko Moimane | Picture:&nbsp;Sifiso Nomzaza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 minutes read time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VUT-unveils-State-of-the-Art-laboratories-as-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations-look-to-the-future-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"From left: Professor Khehla Ndlovu, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of VUT, Ms Liezle Wilson and Dr Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, during the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Morning Live broadcast from VUT as part of the University\u2019s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.\" class=\"wp-image-39840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VUT-unveils-State-of-the-Art-laboratories-as-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations-look-to-the-future-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VUT-unveils-State-of-the-Art-laboratories-as-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations-look-to-the-future-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VUT-unveils-State-of-the-Art-laboratories-as-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations-look-to-the-future-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VUT-unveils-State-of-the-Art-laboratories-as-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations-look-to-the-future-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VUT-unveils-State-of-the-Art-laboratories-as-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations-look-to-the-future-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VUT-unveils-State-of-the-Art-laboratories-as-Diamond-Jubilee-celebrations-look-to-the-future.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left: Professor Khehla Ndlovu, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of VUT, Ms Liezle Wilson and Dr Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, during the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) <em>Morning Live<\/em> broadcast from VUT as part of the University\u2019s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) marked a defining moment in its 60-year history with the official unveiling of upgraded science laboratories and a postgraduate learning space at its Vanderbijlpark Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unveiled on 23 July 2026 as part of the University\u2019s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the R5 million refurbishment was made possible through a grant from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The investment modernised six specialist teaching laboratories and one postgraduate learning space in VUT\u2019s existing F and C Buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facilities will strengthen practical teaching, learning and research in Health Sciences and Chemistry, giving students improved environments in which to test theory, apply knowledge and develop scientific skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening the programme, Acting Executive Dean of the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences, Professor Solly Lebelo, described the occasion as more than a celebration of infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday is not just another date on the calendar. As we celebrate the 60-year legacy of the Vaal University of Technology, we do so by making meaningful investments towards the future. These laboratories are the incubators of the next generation of South African scientists, health professionals and technologists,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Lebelo explained that the facilities will serve as engines of innovation, where students translate theory into practical solutions while researchers continue to push the boundaries of scientific discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing an overview of the project, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Dr Grace Kanakana-Katumba, highlighted the University\u2019s strategic shift towards project-based and laboratory-oriented learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said modern laboratories are essential to ensuring that graduates possess the practical competencies demanded by industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe want to produce graduates who know how to do things. Industry requires graduates who can apply knowledge, solve problems and innovate from day one. These laboratories provide exactly that environment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upgraded spaces include the Cell Biology and Genetics Laboratory and the Clinical Pathology Laboratory, which will support practical learning in cellular processes, genetics, laboratory methods and the scientific study of diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four undergraduate Chemistry laboratories, namely Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, will support experimentation, measurement, chemical analysis, synthesis and the practical application of core chemistry principles. The<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">dedicated postgraduate sitting space will support advanced study, research preparation, data analysis and academic collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivering the keynote address, Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Khehla Ndlovu said the launch embodied the University\u2019s Diamond Jubilee theme by combining reflection on the past with purposeful investment in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs we celebrate 60 years of excellence, innovation and impact, we are demonstrating our continued commitment to investing in the future. Universities are defined not only by the qualifications they confer but also by the environments they create for learning, discovery and innovation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Ndlovu noted that, while VUT continues to make progress on major infrastructure projects such as the Life Sciences Building, the laboratory upgrades show the University\u2019s commitment to improving the student experience now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis approach reflects who we are as a University of Technology. We do not wait for tomorrow to improve today\u2019s student experience while we invest in infrastructure for the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the investment extends beyond infrastructure, reaching the student who dreams of becoming a scientist, the researcher pursuing solutions in healthcare, industry and environmental sustainability, and the academic inspiring the next generation of innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unveiling carried added significance during National Science Month. It followed VUT\u2019s hosting of the national launch on 4 July 2026 at the VUT Gauteng Science and Technology Park in Sebokeng, under the theme Science is for Everyone. 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