. The presentation began by reflecting on the state of the three former technikons that merged to form TUT, namely, Technikon Northern Gauteng (TNG), Technikon North West (TNW) and Technikon Pretoria (TP). Graduation rates, number of post graduates, and level of research output were below national average at both the TNG and TNW prior to the merger. . The motivation for the merger of TNG, TNW and TP was based on the premise that the new institution would overcome the apartheid induced legacy of division between historically white and historically black institutions and ensure effective and efficient utilisation of resources through effective planning processes. . The relocation of faculties, which still in progress, has been accompanied by infrastructural improvements where the faculties are being accommodated. Duplication of programmes has been eliminated. . Challenges still remaining include: the finalisation in the relocation of faculties, resources for relocation support services and attention to issues of staff relocation. 8.2 Presentation on merging and consolidating research at TUT