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Tourism symposium inspires collaboration and renewal at VUT
“The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) hosted a Tourism Stakeholder Symposium on 5 November 2025, uniting tourism experts, academics, and students to promote collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development in the Vaal region.” 11 November 2025 | Story: Ntebogeleng Digasu | Photo: Keitumetse Mokgope 4 minutes read time. A vibrant Tourism
VUT honours Simon Nkoli’s legacy through annual lecture
“VUT honours Simon Nkoli’s legacy, promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and HIV/AIDS awareness in South Africa.” 10 November 2025 | Story: Maswoba Raludzingana | Photo: Supplied 2 minutes read time The Vaal University of Technology (VUT), in collaboration with the Sedibeng District Municipality, hosted the Simon Nkoli Legacy Lecture on 6 November
Innovation in motion: showcasing VUT’s engineering excellence
“VUT’s IEOMME Department showcases innovation and industry collaboration as Mechanical Engineering students present cutting-edge research and design projects” 11 November 2025 | Story: Staff Reporter | Photo: Supplied 4 minutes read time. The Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) continues to raise the bar for academic
VUT reinforces collaboration and accountability through the Internal Stakeholders’ Roundtable
“VUT leaders and departments convene to review progress and foster collaboration at the 2025 Internal Stakeholders’ Roundtable, advancing engagement and transformation.” 10 November 2025 | Story: Tshepiso Kaibe | Photo: Keitumetse Mokgope 4 minutes read time. The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) reaffirmed its commitment to collaboration and accountability through
Feminism under fire: equality or overpowering?
“VUT’s second-year Visual Arts students held a debate at Ster-Kinekor on the relevance and challenges of modern feminism, blending learning with art and performance.” 11 November 2025 | Story: Shadante Fourie | Photo: Supplied 3 minutes read time. On 3 November 2025, second-year Visual Arts students from the Vaal University of Technology
VUT partners with PSI to promote menstrual health and student well-being
“Population Services International (PSI) donated sanitary pads to Vaal University of Technology, which were distributed across student residences. The initiative supports the health and well-being of young women.” 11 November 2025 | Story: Ntebogeleng Digasu | Photo: Keitumetse Mokgope On 7 November 2025, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) received a generous