Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)

05/10/2026

CUT will be hosting a Careers Expo, providing students with an opportunity to connect directly with industry and explore career opportunities beyond the classroom.

The Careers Expo will bring employers and future professionals together through employer exhibitions, industry engagement, recruitment opportunities and CV-writing support, helping students strengthen their career readiness and build valuable professional connections.

Date: 13-15 October 2026
Time: 09:00-15:00
Venue: Idea Gym, Bloemfontein Campus

05/10/2026

2 DAYS TO GO | 12th Annual International SoTL Conference

With only 2 days remaining, the anticipation is building for the 12th International Conference on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

CUT is pleased to welcome Professor Samukelisiwe Khumalo as one of the conference’s keynote speakers. Prof. Khumalo is Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Mpumalanga and brings extensive academic experience spanning higher education leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum development, rural education and student academic success.

02/10/2026

4 DAYS TO GO | 12th Annual International SoTL Conference

In just 4 days, CUT will welcome scholars, researchers, practitioners and higher education leaders to the 12th International Conference on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

Among the distinguished keynote speakers joining the conference is Professor Siphamandla Zondi, a leading Pan-African scholar whose work explores decolonisation, African thought and the transformation of knowledge.

02/10/2026

CUT will be hosting the 12th Annual International SoTL Conference

In this video, Dr Xolani Khohliso, Director: Curriculum and Academic Staff Development and Head of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), extends an invitation to scholars, practitioners, students and partners to join CUT for the 12th International Conference on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), taking place from 07–09 October 2026 at CUT Bloemfontein Campus.

01/10/2026

CUT’s partnership with BANKSETA unlocks opportunities for 253 graduates

CUT has welcomed R13.9 million in historical debt funding from The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA), supporting 253 graduates whose qualifications had remained out of reach due to outstanding historical debt. The funding supported graduates in Information Technology, Accounting, Internal Auditing and the Advanced Diploma in Applied Management, enabling them to access their qualifications and pursue employment and professional opportunities.

Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Samson Mashele, described the funding as an investment in the graduates, their families and their future contribution to the economy. “Behind every outstanding balance is a student who has worked hard to complete their studies. There is a family that has made sacrifices. There is a young professional ready to enter the world of work,” said Prof. Mashele. He expressed the university’s gratitude to BANKSETA for the intervention, which has opened a new chapter for graduates who had fulfilled all their academic requirements but were unable to progress due to outstanding financial obligations. “The funding will provide our graduates with an opportunity to move forward, enter the workforce and begin contributing to their families, communities and the broader economy,” he added.

Dr Lefaso Motsoeneng, Senior Manager: Human Resources at BANKSETA, underscored the importance of removing financial barriers that can prevent students from completing their academic journeys. “Historical debt funding provides critical financial support, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of deserving students. Through strategic partnerships, we can tackle these challenges, expand access and help shape a more inclusive future,” he said.

Dr Motsoeneng reaffirmed BANKSETA’s commitment to supporting deserving young people by creating opportunities that enable them to overcome financial obstacles, step confidently into the professional life and build a brighter future.

Through strategic partnerships such as this, CUT continues to work with key stakeholders to remove financial barriers that stand between graduates and their futures, turning academic achievement into meaningful opportunities and empowering them to build sustainable careers.

28/09/2026

CUT Cybersecurity Awareness Day

CUT will be hosting Cybersecurity Awareness Day on both campuses, aimed at equipping staff and students with practical knowledge to navigate the digital environment safely and responsibly.

Under the theme “Think. Click. Secure”, the initiative will highlight essential cybersecurity practices, including recognising phishing attempts, creating strong passwords, protecting devices, using multi-factor authentication and staying alert to cyber threats.

Welkom Campus: 12 October 2026 | 12:00–16:00 | Sports Grounds
Bloemfontein Campus: 13 October 2026 | 12:00–16:00 | Hockey Field

Scan the QR code on the poster to RSVP by 03 October 2026.

25/09/2026

CUT’s Prof. Mogomme Masoga receives SAHUDA Outstanding Recognition Award

CUT congratulates Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Prof. Mogomme Alpheus Masoga, on receiving the South African Humanities Deans’ Association (SAHUDA) Outstanding Recognition Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service.

The prestigious award recognises a career dedicated to advancing African scholarship, strengthening higher education, fostering intellectual collaboration, promoting good governance, and advancing South Africa’s scholarly interests both nationally and internationally.

SAHUDA commended Prof. Masoga’s more than three decades of distinguished service marked by academic excellence, ethical leadership and public service. The association highlighted his contribution to strengthening institutions, advancing knowledge that benefits society, and enriching the country’s intellectual landscape.

SAHUDA also recognised his leadership across the higher education sector, including his service at several universities and national bodies, as well as his tenure as SAHUDA President, where he strengthened collaboration among scholars and advanced the role of the Humanities and Social Sciences in addressing societal and developmental challenges.

Read more:

https://www.cut.ac.za/news/cuts-prof-mogomme-masoga-receives-sahuda-outstanding-recognition-award

25/09/2026

22/09/2026

CUT collaborates with Reamohetse Articon School to strengthen creative arts development.

CUT is collaborating with Reamohetse Articon School in Botshabelo, Free State, to strengthen creative learning and practical exposure by leveraging the alignment between the university’s arts programmes and the school’s arts-focused curriculum.

The collaboration creates opportunities for learners to connect classroom theory with practice while benefiting from CUT’s academic expertise and exposure to disciplines that complement their school subjects.

This partnership came to life during the school’s Arts Day Celebration, where learners showcased their creativity and talent through music, drama, fashion, gumboot and contemporary dance.

Through this collaboration, CUT is extending its academic expertise beyond the university, nurturing young creative talent and strengthening the pathway from school-level arts education to higher education opportunities.