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Global minds converge at VUT to pioneer futuristic materials for sustainable development
24 April 2025 | Story: Tayron Mhlongo | Photo: Sifiso Nomzaza 3 minutes read time. The much-anticipated 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Materials for Sustainable Development Goals (FMSDG) 2025, hosted by the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences (FACS) at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in collaboration with Chandigarh

New cafeteria transforms student life at VUT
23 April 2025 | Story: Thabisang Thebeeapelo | Photo: Naledi Nkosi. 2 minutes read time. A fresh energy is sweeping through the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) as the newly opened Main Campus Cafeteria becomes more than just a dining space, actively transforming student life one meal at a time.Spearheaded

Thuto Tiro’s Zonke Qwela honoured after winning VUT’s school reading competition
22 April 2025 | Story: Tshepiso Kaibe | Photo: Sifiso Nomzaza. 2 minutes read time. Joy and emotion filled the atmosphere at Thuto Tiro Engineering School of Specialization when Ms. Zonke Qwela was honoured as the overall winner of the 2025 School Reading Competition hosted by the African Languages Development

IStructE builds dreams through the Tower Competition that redefined innovation at VUT
22 April 2025 | Story: Tayron Mhlongo and Ntando Ngomane| Photo: Peter Masela. 2 minutes read time. On 4 April 2025, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) hosted a successful Tower Building Competition. This event not only showcased the creativity of its students

VUT’s Karabo Tsoeu Steps into national spotlight
16 April 2025 | Story: Qhawekazi Memani | Photo: Supplied. 4 minutes read time. The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is proud to celebrate the appointment of Karabo Tsoeu, a third-year Retail Business Management student, to two significant leadership roles. Ms Tsoeu has been appointed Chairperson of the Student Women

Tears of triumph: Nthato Phake defies the odds
15 April 2025 | Story: Nontobeko Moimane | Photo: Supplied. 3 minutes read time. He radiated confidence as Mr Nthato Oraitle Phake walked onto the stage to receive his Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting during the VUT Autumn Graduations. But standing beside the podium, looking out at the crowd,