Posted on May 17, 2024
Theresa Rossouw is a UP professor of immunology, and has been treating patients living with HIV and researching the body’s response to the virus for more than two decades. She outlines the importance of World AIDS Vaccine Day.
Posted on May 17, 2024
The Portuguese language has a rich history and has played a significant role in shaping diverse linguistic perspectives, particularly in Africa. world.
Posted on May 17, 2024
Tuks athletes have been carrying the flag for South Africa since 2012 at the Olympic Games, winning nine medals out of 19. Tuks has won 47.36% of South Africa's Olympic medals at the last three Olympic Games. This trend is set to continue at the end of July during the Paris.
Posted on May 17, 2024
UP’s Student Governance Unit has partnered with Pure Café on its Hatfield Campus to launch the Soup it Forward campaign, which will provide students in need with nourishing cups of soup from May to August 2024.
Posted on May 16, 2024
Gwaha Madwette, graduates with a master’s degree and has become the first UP recipient of the Wenner-Gren Wadsworth African Fellowship. The award will support him in making progress on a research project that will look more deeply into healthcare processes.
Posted on May 16, 2024
"Innovation and excellence come to mind when thinking of the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria". This sentiment was expressed by Prof Barend Erasmus, Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, during the recent opening of the newly renovated...
Posted on May 15, 2024
UP has honoured globally acclaimed African Studies and History scholar Professor Toyin Falola with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his distinguished academic achievements and outstanding contributions as a public intellectual.
Posted on May 15, 2024
17 doctoral candidates received their degrees during UP’s Autumn Graduation ceremonies.
Posted on May 14, 2024
On International Nurses Day, nurses unite to showcase the invaluable essence of their profession, and their pivotal role in maintaining health and robust health systems.
Posted on May 14, 2024
University of Johannesburg lecturer Dr Terence Fenn, recently graduated with a doctoral degree in Informatics from UP’s EBIT Faculty. His thesis explores how smart technologies can enhance urban spaces while prioritising community needs.
Posted on May 13, 2024
Dr Harry Owen (74) graduated from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Humanities with a PhD in Creative Writing.
Posted on May 13, 2024
Elections Decoded is a video series by a panel of experts from the University of Pretoria, who engage in a roundtable discussion on issues related to South African National/ Provincial elections due to be held on 29 May 2024.
Posted on May 13, 2024
Dignity, justice and equality for all were the lifelong driving forces for Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, who passed away at the age of 73 on 9 May 2024 after being involved in a major car accident last year from which she never recovered.
Posted on May 10, 2024
Dr Victory Sumanu, an example of resilience and dedication, recently graduated with a PhD in Veterinary Physiology from UP. Her research explores alternative options for sustainable poultry farming practices.
Posted on May 10, 2024
"Receiving a PhD in the year I turn 80 is a special gift," says Meiring du Plessis, who graduated from UP with a doctorate in Soil Science at the age of 80.
Posted on May 09, 2024
“Having degrees from UP broadens my horizons – I do not feel limited to South Africa alone when it comes to the trajectory of my career,” says three-time mining engineering graduate Divine Ile, whose master’s thesis earned her a distinction.
Posted on May 09, 2024
Dr Samuel Imevbore, the proud recipient of a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree, having battled through the complications of sickle cell anaemia to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor.
Posted on May 09, 2024
Theology and Religion hosted a public lecture with Dr Daniel Orogun centered around the topic ‘Health merits and demerits of religious fasting’.
Posted on May 08, 2024
South African musician, Nicholas Joubert, has orchestrated a symphony of success, juggling academic pursuits with a flourishing music career at UP.
Posted on May 08, 2024
US Ambassador Reuben E. Brigety II recently toured UP’s Mapungubwe Archive and the Javett-UP Art Centre to get better insight into two projects supported by the US.
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