Posted on February 28, 2024
A network of world-class scientists across Africa has entered the global drug discovery arena
Posted on February 13, 2024
We are thrilled to share some big (pun intended) news from the M2PL
Posted on December 14, 2023
Watching for species-on-the-move at home, at work or on holiday is a way to empower a public filled with feelings of hopelessness toward productive climate action, says marine biologist at UP Dr Romina Henriques.
Posted on December 11, 2023
The third edition for 2023 (December 2023) of the NAS Faculty newsletter (SquaredUP) is now available
Posted on November 28, 2023
UP’s Dr Phanankosi Moyo and Dr Carolyn Chisadza have been awarded a fellowship by the University of Oxford which gives exceptional African researchers the chance to work on a project of their choice.
Posted on November 22, 2023
Prof Jacek Banasiak and Prof Jaco Greeff of UP’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences have been inaugurated into the Royal Society of South Africa, in what is yet another reflection of the high quality of academic staff at UP.
Posted on November 20, 2023
Prof Brenda Wingfield, an A-rated scientist at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently awarded the Royal Society of South Africa'S (RSSA) prestigious John FW Herschel Medal.
Posted on September 13, 2023
The second edition for 2023 (September 2023) of the NAS Faculty newsletter (SquaredUP) is now available.
Posted on September 11, 2023
The inaugural NAS Research Symposium was a proud occasion for the Faculty, hosted as a hybrid event on 29 and 30 August in the SANLAM Auditorium on the Hatfield Campus.
Posted on September 05, 2023
UPstarters, an innovative way to grow our timber and improve teaching skills, has grown in leaps and bounds and continues empowering teaching staff in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS).
Posted on July 13, 2023
Africa is trailing behind in efforts to meet the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) but could catch up quickly by closing the gaps in scientific knowledge of the continent’s microbiomes, say experts.
Posted on July 12, 2023
More than 60 prizes were awarded at the Annual Exceptional Achievers Function for the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences students in June this year.
Posted on June 24, 2023
“I would encourage all postgraduate students to take the leap of faith and apply for that conference you would like to attend even if you are hesitant. After all, you miss 100% of the opportunities you don't take.” These sentiments were shared by Henrico Langeveld, PhD Biochemistry...
Posted on June 23, 2023
NAS boasts seven finalists in NSTF’s ‘Science Oscars’, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Posted on June 20, 2023
An integral part of the research of the UP Biodiscovery Centre and the M2Bio Sciences Research Chair will be to use AI for the discovery of natural product lead compounds that can be developed as pharmaceutical and food ingredients.
Posted on June 13, 2023
The first edition for 2023 (May 2023) of the NAS Faculty newsletter (SquaredUP) is now available.
Posted on May 30, 2023
Climate change student activist Natalie Kapsosideris recently delivered a rousing presentation about the effects of climate change. “You can see how climate change is going to destroy people’s lives, specifically the most vulnerable,” she said.
Posted on May 24, 2023
University of Pretoria (UP) researchers are at the forefront of a very special first for South African plant sciences. They have unravelled the precise genetic make-up of the country’s national flower, the king protea (Protea cynaroides). It is the first plant that’s unique to South...
Posted on May 10, 2023
“By screening African populations, we’ve got a higher potential of finding novel prebiotics, probiotics and other antibiotics just by harnessing the power of our gut microbiomes,” said UP’s Prof Thulani Makhalanyane.
Posted on May 10, 2023
Having received numerous awards while completing both his BSc and honours degree cum laude at UP, it was no surprise when Vusi Chiloane recently graduated, with honours once again, with a master’s degree in biochemistry.
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