Posted on April 19, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP awarded an honorary doctorate degree in public administration to one of UP’s former Vice-Chancellor, prof Carl Friedrich Schmidt.
Posted on April 18, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP held its second graduation since it was declared a university in 1930. At this ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, prof A.E. du Toit, constituted the congregation and each student were introduced by the Deans of the respective faculties.
Posted on April 17, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP awarded a honorary doctorate in Science to well-known researcher, Prof Kenneth Eriksson.
Posted on April 15, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Merensky Library was formally opened by adv. H. A. Fagan, the Minister of Education. Dr. Merensky, one of the main donators, as well as UP staff, students and government officials attended this opening.
Posted on April 12, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby reported on the laying of the foundation stone and the opening of the new Engineering faculty at UP. A year ago, on this day, the UP council also appointed an advisory senate committee for this faculty.
Posted on April 11, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP students launched a new traveling app.
Posted on April 10, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper the Perdeby reported on the dining halls at Tukkies
Posted on April 04, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper the Perdeby reported on the success of UP’s rugby team.
Posted on April 04, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper the Perdeby reported on the growth of students numbers at UP in comparison with other tertiary institutions.
Posted on April 03, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP’s newly built amphitheater was opened with a gala function.
Posted on April 02, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the 1975 cross country season started with student athletics competition.
Posted on April 01, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the mammal institute was founded within the Department of Animal Sciences.
Posted on March 28, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the celebrated the artistry of the famous South African artist Betty Cilliers-Barnard.
Posted on March 27, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Transvaal University College (T.U.C) discussed the appointment of the first University secretary.
Posted on March 26, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Academic Information Service, the Merensky Library II, was opened. The building consisted of six levels and has a spacious feel on the ground floor due to the three-level high ceiling in the central area.
Posted on March 25, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby announced that Tukkie student, Alan Brown has been made a national water polo champion.
Posted on March 18, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby reported on the design of the climbing wall on the sport campus.
Posted on March 14, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the university hosted their annual talent competition.
Posted on March 13, 2024
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby reported on the university’s own stud of horses.
Posted on March 12, 2024
Parking is always a problem on campus and this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" was no different.
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