Ex-prisoner turned coder encourages E-Skills graduates
AchieversVaal University of Technology November 13, 2017
Vaal University of Technology E-Skills graduates received an inspirational send off at their graduation ceremony last week. They were addressed by keynote speaker Mr Sihle Tshabalala who has become well known for this transformation from convict to coder. Mr Tshabalala, the co-founder and CEO of Quicky 30, a digital... Read more
NRF rated Professor Okosun – a maths genius and true leader of our times
AchieversVaal University of Technology November 9, 2017
Appreciation is a wonderful thing because it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well, which is why we give credit to an extraordinary researcher here at Vaal University of Technology, Professor Kazeem Okosun. With his iron persistence and resolute determination, Prof Okosun, is now officially... Read more
The Vaal University of Technology’s book store, Van Schaik launched a charity project ‘Good luck with the exams’ aimed at sponsoring needy students. The project was initiated by the store’s national head office in Cape Town and their Marketing Manager Ms Margaret Vyver-Rambau. Ms Vyver-Rambau contacted VUT to identify... Read more
Educating one community at a time through E-Skills
Student outreachVaal University of Technology November 8, 2017
Excellence was the order of the day at the E-Literacy certificate ceremony held in Upington on 31 October. Graduates who consistently put in their effort throughout the course, received their certificates with pride. A group of young people from Upington took the opportunity to learn basic e-literacy skills (computer,... Read more
VUT International Relations & Advancement Manager to explore how things are done in USA
AchieversArchivesVaal University of Technology October 30, 2017
Siyabonga Kohli, International Relations & Advancement Manager, has been nominated by the United States Department of State to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in the United States of America themed ‘Post-Secondary Workforce Development’ that will be held from 29 October to 17 November 2017. He will... Read more
VUT runner on the verge of competing in Switzerland
ArchivesVaal University of TechnologyVarsity Sports October 18, 2017
Puselesto Mofokeng is no stranger to making VUT Sports headlines on a consistent basis. The saying, ”once is an accident, twice is coincidence and three times is a habit” holds absolutely true for this gentlemen. He’s one race away from qualifying for FISU‘s (International University Sports Federation) 2018 WUC (World University Cross-Country... Read more
The power of digital marketing
ArchivesCareersMust-ReadVaal University of Technology October 17, 2017
The Vaal University of Technology’s Ekurhuleni Campus held a two-day workshop from 28-29 September at Little Paradise in Springs for third-year marketing students. The theme of the workshop: “Role of Digital Marketing in building, growing, and sustaining brands” was linked to the students’ project based on digital marketing and... Read more
Another successful bone marrow/stem cell donor awareness concert and blood drive were hosted by the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Health Sciences Department, in collaboration with the Sunflower Foundation, on 22 September at the amphitheatre. The event followed a successful launch in 2016 where a placement of 25 new... Read more
VUT hosts third softball tournament for cancer awareness
ArchivesStudent outreachVaal University of Technology October 5, 2017
Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide; it’s a disease that affects many, both directly and indirectly. The Vaal University of Technology’s Softball team believes in the importance of paying homage to the fallen heroes who battled this disease as well as recognising those who have... Read more
VUT to help fill SA’s specialist teaching gaps
ArchivesCareersVaal University of Technology September 14, 2017
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has once more committed itself to improving the education of the nation by adding a Bachelor of Education (B Ed SP & FET Teaching), for Initial Teacher Education, to its offerings from 2018. However, this is no ordinary B.E d, in that it... Read more
