The African Languages Development Unit hosted the 2nd Consultative Working Committee Meeting. It was a continuation meeting based on the Working Committee Meeting which was held in November 2019. The main aim was to revise and verify terminologies developed after the VUT had embarked on the process of harvesting and... Read more
Prof Limo Rutto awarded the NRF rating
GautengResearchVaal University of Technology December 28, 2019
The Vaal University of Technology’s Associate Professor Limo Rutto has been awarded an NRF rating. According to the VUT’s research website; NRF Rated Researchers are the bright minds that empower and propel the research within a given institution and a particular industry or field. The VUT NRF researchers aren’t only... Read more
F’SASEC launches PLC automation lab at VUT
ArchivesLatest newsVaal University of Technology May 10, 2018
20 April marked a significant occasion at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), as the French South African Schneider Electric Centre (F’SASEC) officially launch their PLC Automation Laboratory. The automation lab boasts 24 Schneider Electric PLC M340 stations which will be available to all F’SASEC students. The automation lab... Read more
VUT offers something for everyone at Rand Show
ArchivesLatest newsVaal University of Technology April 18, 2018
Vaal University of Technology (VUT) took advantage of one of Gauteng’s favourite Easter holiday destinations by exhibiting at the Rand Show from 30 March to 8 April. This year, the exhibit was bigger, brighter and better than ever before. The Analytical Chemistry staff entertained the crowds by performing experiments... Read more
On 29 and 30 January, the Vaal University of Technology Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park’s design team and other teams involved in Additive Manufacturing (AM), such as Idea 2 Product and Casting Simulation, had a two-day, hands-on workshop on Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). The course was presented... Read more
Trip to Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK
AchieversVaal University of Technology February 9, 2018
Starting from left: Xolani Mthetwa B-Tech student and Tumisang Manyaapelo National Diploma Of the 15 interns of the Merseta programme, two will be taking part in an exciting programme that could change their lives. Tumisang Manyaapelo, who has a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Xolani Mthethwa, who has... Read more
VUT fraud and verifications manager now a certified global fraud examiner
AchieversVaal University of Technology January 24, 2018
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organisation and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education has awarded Shireen Henning; VUT CFE Manager: fraud and verification services a certificate as a fraud examiner with global credentials. The aim of the ACFE is reducing business fraud... Read more
Second VUT student awarded ABE Bailey Travel Bursary
AchieversVaal University of Technology December 19, 2017
The trustees of the ABE Bailey Trust have awarded Mohau Mafojane a travel bursary for 2017 which covers an all-expenses paid trip to the United Kingdom. The tour, which takes place from 21 November 2017 to 16 December 2017, boasts a one-day visit to the African Union Headquarters in... Read more
Reviving the innovative spirit
Vaal University of Technology December 1, 2017
The Vaal University of Technology Southern Gauteng Science and Technology Park VUTSGSTP team attended the 18th annual Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) conference hosted by RAPID 3D at the Durban ICC from 8-10 November. 3D printing is at the forefront of a variety of sectors −... Read more
F’SASEC kicks off PLC training
CareersVaal University of Technology November 30, 2017
The F’SASEC (French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre) VUT initiated a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training this year with the intention of transferring practical knowledge to upcoming Electrical Engineers. The first session was held from 15-17 November and will be followed up with four sessions next year. Mr... Read more
