Posted on March 20, 2024
In a recent article in Daily Maverick, UP's Professor Adekeye Adebajo writes that with negative stereotypes about Africa and Afrophobic views continuing to spread, it is essential to shed light on the remarkable achievements of those who have shaped the narrative of "Global Africa.
Posted on March 20, 2024
In a recent seminar hosted by UP's Department of Political Science Dr Mariel Reiss took a closer look at the human rights architecture of regional organisations.
Posted on March 19, 2024
The UP Library services hosted a discussion led by renowned economist Dawie Roodt on the 2024 National Budget Speech at the Merensky 2 Library Auditorium.
Posted on March 18, 2024
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) at the University of Pretoria (UP), the Faculty’s first Open Day with the theme, “Become a Scientist – Change the World.”
Posted on March 18, 2024
UP proudly participated in International Food Systems Research Week at the University of Leeds, which focused on food security and African food systems. Read more about our commitment to global collaboration.
Posted on March 15, 2024
SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP: UP recently welcomed Prof David Honys of the Czech Academy of Sciences and delegates from the Embassy of the Czech Republic to explore potential avenues for joint ventures.
Posted on March 13, 2024
In an attempt to continue late lecturer Lizette Kotze’s generosity towards students, the Department of Accounting has established the Lizette Kotze Support Fund. The fund will be used to address the needs of students as lecturers become aware of them, similar to what Kotze would have done.
Posted on March 13, 2024
In light of the International Day of Mathematics, UP Mathematics expert Dr Eder Kikianty writes that mathematics is the language of the universe, yet many people are not aware of its importance.
Posted on March 12, 2024
In this time of theft and savagery in places such as Gaza, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sudan and the DRC, the international relations minister emerges as a symbol of integrity
Posted on March 11, 2024
The University of Pretoria has successfully reached an agreement on 2024 salary negotiations and labour strike.
Posted on March 11, 2024
Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman sheds light on the Arab leadership's response to the Gaza crisis, highlighting ingrained colonial thinking affecting Arab states' actions and calls for critical thinking amidst media influence.
Posted on March 11, 2024
In South Africa there has been a notable rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in recent years, due to changing diets
Posted on March 08, 2024
Professor Joel Modiri has been appointed by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General to serve on the Group of Independent Eminent Experts
Posted on March 08, 2024
UP’s TuksSport mascot, MVP, is a bateleur, and the University is delighted to be associated with this impressive eagle and to have the opportunity to shine the light on its conservation.
Posted on March 08, 2024
Meet Natalie Hanekom (22), an engineering student at the University of Pretoria (UP) whose passion for science knows no bounds – and whose journey into the world of engineering began long before she set foot on campus.
Posted on March 08, 2024
UP EXPERT OPINION: "The time has come for society to look for a new approach and a new architecture that will ensure gender parity," writes Professor Flavia Senkubuge UP's Acting Vice-Principal: Student Life as the world celebrates International Women's Day.
Posted on March 08, 2024
International Women's Day champions inclusion, empowering women globally. Women in academia advocate for change, combatting gender-based violence.
Posted on March 07, 2024
A new documentary by two University of Pretoria (UP) professors captures the diminishing expertise of traditional midwives amid the global shift towards Western medical practices.
Posted on March 05, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) was recently presented with an award from the global student-success programme Achieving the Dream (ATD), a “non-profit leader in championing evidence-based institutional improvement”. UP was honoured for being part of ATD's efforts to enhance...
Posted on March 05, 2024
Dr Sansia Blackmore, a senior lecturer in the African Tax Institute writes that tax morality is a double-edged sword because the revenue handed over by weary taxpayers has not been used to build a transformed, inclusive, and just society. It has been diverted towards elite interests instead of...
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