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VUT’s first-year orientation 2025: A spectacular start to student success
06 March 2025 | Story: Tshepiso Kaibe | Photo: Sifiso Nomzaza 3 minutes read time. The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) kicked off the 2025 academic year with an electrifying and unforgettable First-Year Orientation, held from 3 to 7 February. This year’s programme was nothing short of spectacular, not only

Faculty of Engineering achieves ECSA accreditation
28 February 2025 | Story: Qhawekazi Memani | Photo: Naledi Nkosi 2 minutes read time. The Vaal University of Technology’s (VUT) Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) has successfully secured accreditation for most of its engineering programmes following the final accreditation visit conducted by the Engineering Council of South Africa

Fulufhelo Tharaga becomes a force to be reckoned with at Meetings Africa 2025
24 February 2025 | Story: Tayron Mhlongo | Photo: Supplied 2 minutes read time Meet Ms Fulufhelo Emre Tharaga, hailing from the small village of Ha-Munzhedzi in Venda, Limpopo. At just 20 years old, this dynamic student is pursuing a Diploma in Ecotourism Management at the Vaal University of Technology

VUT’s African Languages Development Unit hosts DHET delegation to review progress on language policy implementation
24 February 2025 | Story: Qhawekazi Memani | Photo: Naledi Nkosi 3 minutes read time On 19 February 2025, the Vaal University of Technology’s (VUT) African Languages Development Unit (ALDU), within the Centre for Academic Development (CAD), welcomed a delegation from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for

VUT Civil Engineering Department hosts AutoCAD software training to elevate industry standards
14 February 2025 | Story: Tshepiso Kaibe | Photo: Peter Masela 2 minutes read time. The Civil Engineering Department of the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) successfully hosted an intensive AutoCAD software training programme from 13 to 31 January 2025. The training, conducted on campus in the university’s computer labs,

VUT student shines at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
14 February 2025 | Story: Qhawekazi Memani | Photo: VUT 2 minutes read time In a remarkable display of entrepreneurial prowess, Ms Tumisho Thobejane, a talented student from Vaal University of Technology (VUT), has captured international attention with her innovative business, Fooddable. This groundbreaking initiative tackles food waste and hunger