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CUT signs landmark virtual MoU with Sigma University to advance global south collaboration

Centre for Global Engagement CUT News International Partnerships

Back row from left: Mr Qondakele Sompondo, Director: Institutional Advancement and Acting Director: Communications and Marketing, Prof. Freda van der Walt,...

CUT brings together global experts at inaugural Sustainable Smart Cities Conference

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Conferences | Seminars | Workshops Research and Innovation

Prof. Johnson Kinyua, Associate Teaching Professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Pennsylvania State University (USA), delivered...

Free State Public Works MEC offers internships to CUT top achievers at the FEBIT Annual Prize Giving Ceremony

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Students

Thabiso Matsemela (middle), top master’s student in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, is flanked by Honourable...

Welkom Campus celebrates double doctoral success

CUT News Research and Innovation Welkom Campus Alumni

Dr Anele Nkoyi celebrates his milestone with his co-promoter, Prof. Freda Van der Walt, Dean of Management Sciences.Continuous learning is no longer optional...

CUT Formalises Strategic Collaboration with Henan University of Engineering

Back row: Prof Yue Guoning, Professor, School of Management Engineering, Mr Liu Rugu, Director: International Cooperation and Exchange Department, Prof...

2025 FEBIT Advisory Committee Meeting: Forging stronger partnerships between academia, industry, and government

CUT Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (FEBIT) staff members and Engineering Industry partners from the Department of...

CUT opens the 11th annual SoTL Conference focused on advancing teaching and learning

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Charlotte Nunes, Director: CUT SADS, Professor Salochana Lorraine Hassan, Keynote Speaker and Director: Directorate of...

FEBIT Hosts Industry Engagement Session to Strengthen Academia-Industry Collaboration

Academics and industry experts, join hands to foster collaborative teaching, knowledge sharing, and professional interaction between lecturers, employers,...

Minister Malatsi officially launches CUT STEMPower Centre

CUT News Partnerships

Dignitaries at the STEMPower Launch, from left: DHL Senior Director: Information Technology, Ms. Jenny Mohanlall; Director of Ripples for Change, Ms. Galit...

CUT Researcher Prof. Muthoni Masinde Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Cutting-Edge AI for global impact

CUT News Research and Innovation

Meet Prof. Muthoni Masinde, she is an internationally recognised leader in computer science known for her pioneering research that blends Indigenous Knowledge...

CUT and SA’s top ranking Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University plan to collaborate on Medical Additive Manufacturing training programme to benefit local communities

CUT News CRPM Research and Innovation Partnerships

From left: Dr Gerrie Booysen, Director: CRPM, Prof. Wendy Setlalentoa, acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement, Prof. Wilfrid...

CUT is leading the way in addressing road infrastructure challenges in the Free State Province and discussions are underway for expansion

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation Community Engagement Partnerships

Prof. Muthoni Masinde, Dean: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, the Deputy Minister of Transport: Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa,...

CUT researchers address societal challenges at the 27th Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Annual Research Seminar

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation

Researchers and students at the 27th Annual Research Seminar. The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology led by Professor...

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering elects CUT’s Prof. Jaco Gericke as a fellow - a milestone for him and the university

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation

Prof. Jaco Gericke was elected as a Fellow of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) on 22 October 2024, marking a pivotal moment in...

CUT Library and Information Services encourages research through Open Access

CUT News Research and Innovation Library

On 23 October 2024, the Central University of Technology (CUT) Library and Information Services celebrated International Open Access Week under the theme...

Central University of Technology officially launches the Research Centre on Human-Technology Interaction

CUT News Research and Innovation

From left: Mr Loyiso Manjezi CFO of Southern Jade Resources, Dr Charity Mbileni-Morema, Chairperson of Council, Dr Daphne Mashile-Nkosi, Founder and chairperson...

Partners, CUT and Samsung graduates 46 students in essential 4IR skills

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News International Students Partnerships

Prof. Pamela Dube, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and His Excellency Dong-han Yang, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea.The Central University of Technology,...

Appointment of the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (FEBIT), Prof. Muthoni Masinde

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Leadership

The Central University of Technology, Free State is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. M Masinde as the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering,...

CUT Alumni Chapters focus on going beyond excellence to create impact

CUT News CRPM Alumni PDTS

From Left: Itumeleng Matete, CUT Alumni Association Member; Dr Clifford Nxomani, Special Advisor to CUT Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Masinde Muthoni, Acting...

U.S Ambassador visits CUT to forge new collaborations

CUT News Leadership International Partnerships

Consul General Vincent Spera, Registrar: Dr Sally Dzingwa, Vice-Chancellor and Principal: Prof. Pamela Dube, Ambassador to South Africa Reuben E. Brigety...

1st cohort of unemployed NEMISA graduates equipped with life changing technological skills

CUT News Partnerships

With the newly certified 1st cohort of NEMISA graduates at the back row are front row seated from left: Prof. Muthoni Masinde: CUT CoLab, Ms Antoinette...

CUT senior lecturer, researcher and inventor inaugurated into her full professorship

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Leadership Research and Innovation Teaching and Learning

Photo: Prof. Muthoni Masinde delivering her inaugural address.CUT hosted a professorial inaugural lecture by one of its distinguished academics, Professor...

CUT hosted AFRICATEK 2022 an International Conference on emerging technologies for developing countries

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News International Research and Innovation

The Central University of Technology hosted the 5th edition of the International Conference on 05 and 06 December on Emerging Technologies for Developing...

Senior IT students at CUT are commissioned to develop an APP for the university

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology CUT News Students

The Department of Information Technology and ICT and Computer Services celebrated International Programmers Day on 13 September 2022 with senior IT students...

CUT celebrates excellence at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

CUT News Leadership

“We gather here today to honour, acknowledge and celebrate excellence of our employees, who amongst others, managed to demonstrate that excellence is possible...

CUT STEM Academy celebrates Charlotte Maxeke with women-focused lecture

CUT News

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects have always been considered difficult, yet important to open more doors for learners,...

Prof. Muthoni Masinde presents to Scifest Africa on application of Design Thinking in the creation of ITIKI tool

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation

Many innovations fail to create social impacts due to lack of involvement of targeted beneficiaries. Given that Design Thinking (DT) emphasises on empathy,...

SA and Sweden collaborate in workshops to improve the operations of IoT

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Students International

Internet of Things (IoT) is known to operate in an open environment making it vulnerable to various security issues and attacks. There is always the possibility...

CUT congratulates Masinde family of top achievers

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Partnerships

Amongst the top 100 learners that were appreciated and celebrated at the Free State Department of Education’s Welldone function that was held at CUT on...

Free State matric class of 2019 breaks own pass rate record

CUT News Partnerships

The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) applauded the Free State Department of Education for breaking their pass rate record and setting...

Engineering and IT discuss research culture with relevance and social impact at CUT

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation

From left: Prof. Laetus Lategan, Senior Director: Research and Postgraduate Studies; Dr Mlungisi Cele, Acting CEO: National Advisory Council on Innovation...

CUT and UFS join national scientists in commemoration of Science Week

Information Technology CUT News Teaching and Learning

Aspiring scientists: Grade 9,10 and 11 learners from Kgololosego Secondary School in Dealesville fascinated by wires during programming wireless sensors...

CUT Professor develops APP that may bring a solution to draught challenges in Africa

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation

ITIKI Team celebrating five years of success. From left is Jason Brown, Administrator and App Developer; Prof. Muthoni Masinde, Associate Professor and...

CUT professor to present at World Bank Water Week in Washington, DC

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology CUT News Research and Innovation

Prof. Muthoni Masinde demonstrating the simplicity of the ITIKI Drought Prediction Tool app on her mobile phone. The Central University of Technology,...

Excellence is not an act, but habit at CUT

Humanities Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Health and Environmental Sciences Management Sciences Leadership CUT News Research and Innovation Teaching and Learning Support Services

CUT held its 3rd annual Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards on 31 October 2018 to reward excellence of both academic and support staff, who have consistently...

CUT launches its 4th Industrial Revolution task force

Leadership Alumni CUT News

The 4th industrial revolution has taken the world by storm, changing how we live, work, and communicate.CUT recently launched the 4th industrial revolution-and-circular-economy...

CUT commemorates World IP day

Research and Innovation CUT News Partnerships

On 25 April 2018, the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) in partnership with CUT innovation services (CUTis) commemorated World Intellectual Property (IP)...

CUT acknowledge excellence

Teaching and Learning Leadership CUT News Research and Innovation

CUT hosted its annual Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards on 27 October 2016. The main objective of the ceremony is to acknowledge the exceptional performance...

CUT, Nebraska-Lincoln University launch partnership

Leadership International CUT News Partnerships

On 29 August 2016, CUT and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) officially launched a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was initially signed in...

Top researcher at CUT wins big at Women in Science Awards

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology Teaching and Learning Research and Innovation CUT News

One of CUT’s top researchers, Dr Muthoni Masinde walked away with honours at the annual Women in Science Awards (WISA) for her innovative tool that can...

CUT Lecturer makes international news

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology Research and Innovation CUT News

Dr Muthoni Masinde’s work has caught the attention of the BBC Radio Broadcast News Programme in which she was interviewed recently for her phenomenal work...

CUT Recognise Excellence

Leadership CUT News

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards is an annual event aimed to recognise and acknowledge employees who walk an extra mile in their field of work to achieve...

CUT aims to broaden access for Women in STEM

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Information Technology Students Partnerships Teaching and Learning CUT News

Women in Engineering and Information Technology (WEIT) officially launched at CUT on 13 October 2015 and was held in the Japie van Lill Auditorium. Dr...

CUT hosts “Constitutional Right to Equality” lecture

Leadership CUT News

CUT hosted Judge Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, as guest speaker at the Prestige Lecture held on 6 August 2015 at the Japie...

Events

ICTD 2024

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

The 13th International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2024), to be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya from December...

Professorial Inaugural Address: Prof. Muthoni Masinde

Streaming to YouTube

EAI AFRICATEK 2022

5 - 7 December 2022 | Bloemfontein, South AfricaSociety is moving towards an era of intensified artificial intelligence. The public and private sector...

A Prediction Model for Malaria using an Ensemble of Machine Learning and Hydrological Drought Indices

You are invited to the Microsoft Africa Research Institute (MARI) Seminar, where Professor Muthoni Masinde, Head of CUT's Department of Information Technology...

Content pages

Unit for Sustainable Water and Environment

Who we areThe unit would like to work with the consulting industry, municipal services, bulk water suppliers, and local government and become a regional...

Senate Members

Composition of Senate in terms of the new CUT StatuteSenate consists of:the Vice-Chancellor and Principal;the DVCs;the professors and associate professors;the...

NRF Rated Researchers

The NRF Rated Researchers Programme is a(n) (inter)national programme that evaluates the impact of researchers on their research environment as independently...

Alumni

Who are the Alumni?Alumni are all holders of the Central University of Technology, Free State certificate, diploma or degree. Alumni is a generic name...

CUT's Leonard Thuto Sculpture

CUT's Leonard Thuto Sculpture

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Library and Information Services

Your Gateway to Global Knowledge and Innovation

CUT Solar Project for a Sustainable Future

Welkom Campus

CUT signs landmark virtual MoU with Sigma University to advance global south collaboration

CUT brings together global experts at inaugural Sustainable Smart Cities Conference

Free State Public Works MEC offers internships to CUT top achievers at the FEBIT Annual Prize Giving Ceremony

Welkom Campus celebrates double doctoral success

CUT Formalises Strategic Collaboration with Henan University of Engineering

2025 FEBIT Advisory Committee Meeting: Forging stronger partnerships between academia, industry, and government

CUT opens the 11th annual SoTL Conference focused on advancing teaching and learning

FEBIT Hosts Industry Engagement Session to Strengthen Academia-Industry Collaboration

Minister Malatsi officially launches CUT STEMPower Centre

CUT Researcher Prof. Muthoni Masinde Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Cutting-Edge AI for global impact

CUT and SA’s top ranking Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University plan to collaborate on Medical Additive Manufacturing training programme to benefit local communities

CUT is leading the way in addressing road infrastructure challenges in the Free State Province and discussions are underway for expansion

CUT researchers address societal challenges at the 27th Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Annual Research Seminar

The South African Institution of Civil Engineering elects CUT’s Prof. Jaco Gericke as a fellow - a milestone for him and the university

CUT Library and Information Services encourages research through Open Access

Central University of Technology officially launches the Research Centre on Human-Technology Interaction

Partners, CUT and Samsung graduates 46 students in essential 4IR skills

Appointment of the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (FEBIT), Prof. Muthoni Masinde

CUT Alumni Chapters focus on going beyond excellence to create impact

U.S Ambassador visits CUT to forge new collaborations

1st cohort of unemployed NEMISA graduates equipped with life changing technological skills

CUT senior lecturer, researcher and inventor inaugurated into her full professorship

CUT hosted AFRICATEK 2022 an International Conference on emerging technologies for developing countries

Senior IT students at CUT are commissioned to develop an APP for the university

CUT celebrates excellence at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

CUT STEM Academy celebrates Charlotte Maxeke with women-focused lecture

Prof. Muthoni Masinde presents to Scifest Africa on application of Design Thinking in the creation of ITIKI tool

SA and Sweden collaborate in workshops to improve the operations of IoT

CUT congratulates Masinde family of top achievers

Free State matric class of 2019 breaks own pass rate record

Engineering and IT discuss research culture with relevance and social impact at CUT

CUT and UFS join national scientists in commemoration of Science Week

CUT Professor develops APP that may bring a solution to draught challenges in Africa

CUT professor to present at World Bank Water Week in Washington, DC

Excellence is not an act, but habit at CUT

CUT launches its 4th Industrial Revolution task force

CUT commemorates World IP day

CUT acknowledge excellence

CUT, Nebraska-Lincoln University launch partnership

Top researcher at CUT wins big at Women in Science Awards

CUT Lecturer makes international news

CUT Recognise Excellence

CUT aims to broaden access for Women in STEM

CUT hosts “Constitutional Right to Equality” lecture

ICTD 2024

Professorial Inaugural Address: Prof. Muthoni Masinde

EAI AFRICATEK 2022

A Prediction Model for Malaria using an Ensemble of Machine Learning and Hydrological Drought Indices

Unit for Sustainable Water and Environment

Senate Members

NRF Rated Researchers

Alumni