Vaal University of Technology Vaal University of Technology (VUT) - South Africa's leading University of Techonology with an outstanding international reputation for quality instruction and cutting edge research. http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:53 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb VUT visits Bournemouth University,UK http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1683-vut-visits-bournemouth-universityuk http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1683-vut-visits-bournemouth-universityuk

VUT visits Bournemouth University, UK

The Vice Chancellor and Principal of VUT, Prof Irene Moutlana and Mr Wiseman Jack, the Executive Director of International Relations and Advancement recently visited a number of universities and development organisations in the United Kingdom.

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mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Mon, 14 May 2012 13:52:33 +0000
It's graduation time again http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1682--its-graduation-time-again http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1682--its-graduation-time-again

 It's graduation time again

April 2012 was marked and long anticipated by Vaal University of Technology students as a joyous month, as degrees were conferred upon graduates as a token of their educational achievement.]]> mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Fri, 04 May 2012 10:37:25 +0000 Reaching out beyond the call of duty http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1681-reaching-out-beyond-the-call-of-duty http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1681-reaching-out-beyond-the-call-of-duty

Reaching out beyond the call of duty

It is with great pleasure that we announce the VUT’s partnership with Soul Provider. They are a non-profit organization situated in Sebokeng who]]> mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Fri, 04 May 2012 10:33:26 +0000 Making a difference – one computer, one prisoner at a time http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1680-making-a-difference-one-computer-one-prisoner-at-a-time http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1680-making-a-difference-one-computer-one-prisoner-at-a-time

Making a difference – one computer, one prisoner at a time

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mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Fri, 04 May 2012 10:24:59 +0000
VUT clocks up another international collaboration http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1676-vut-clocks-up-another-international-collaboration http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1676-vut-clocks-up-another-international-collaboration

VUT clocks up another international collaboration

Prof Ochieng Aoyi, who recently delivered his inaugural address on the Vanderbijlpark campus recently is happy to report that funding has been approved for an international collaboration to address the worldwide problem of acid mine drainage (AMD).]]> peterc@vut.ac.za (KHANYISA PETER) Latest Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:14:11 +0000 Cancer awareness http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1674-cancer-awareness http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1674-cancer-awareness

Hair shaved or sprayed for a good cause

Cancer awareness

Cancer, a dreadful and life-threatening disease, and the awareness of this illness may have been overlooked by our communities as the HIV/AIDS pandemic has received a lot of attention over the years. On 8 March 2012, VUT’s HIV/AIDS unit organized an event at the Amphitheatre to remind the VUT community of the existence of cancer.]]> mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:16:43 +0000 SMME Conference http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1673-smme-conference http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1673-smme-conference

A newfound Partnership

A new partnership, formed between the Vaal University of Technology and the Gauteng Department of Finance, led to the SMME/Business conference at the VUT on 7 March 2012. The event took place at the Desmond Tutu Great Hall where several distinguished guests were informed about future developments and business prospects within the greater Sedibeng-area.

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mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:08:54 +0000
HIGHER EDUCATION SOUTH AFRICA MAKES A PLEA TO PARLIAMENT http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1657-higher-education-south-africa-makes-a-plea-to-parliament http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1657-higher-education-south-africa-makes-a-plea-to-parliament

HIGHER EDUCATION SOUTH AFRICA MAKES A PLEA TO PARLIAMENT

Higher Education South Africa (HESA) issued a media statement on the Protection of State Information Bill on 23 February 2012. Below is an excerpt of the statement referring to the impact of the Bill on research , teaching and learning:

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mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:08:45 +0000
A great year ahead for the Vaal University of Technology http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1651-a-great-year-ahead-for-the-vaal-university-of-technology http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1651-a-great-year-ahead-for-the-vaal-university-of-technology A great year ahead for the Vaal University of Technology

The campus was abuzz on Friday 3 February 2012 as an important event on the VUT calendar got underway at the Desmond Tutu Great Hall. It marked the official opening of the 2012 Academic Year.

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mcebisig@vut.ac.za (GQWARU MCEBISI) Latest Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:49:14 +0000
Making Teen dreams a reality http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1649-making-teen-dreams-a-reality http://www.vut.ac.za/new/index.php/latest-news/1649-making-teen-dreams-a-reality

Making Teen dreams a reality

For many matriculants, the tedious daily routines of schooling have come to an end. Now starts the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of first year students  as they look forward to obtaining a university education.  Twelve long years of arduous routine will change once they peruse their long term goal of become a graduate.

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