Posted on August 02, 2024
Congratulations to UP alumnus Elmariese Vermeulen, who has made the 2024 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list in the Legal Services category! She tells us more about the legal services app that she developed and what this nod of approval means to her.
Posted on August 02, 2024
Prof Sonali Das of UP’s Department of Business Management believes coming to South Africa as an outsider propelled her to ask questions that others would not have, and ultimately helped her forge ahead.
Posted on August 02, 2024
“I’m passionate about communicating results, as science communication is crucial,” says UP lecturer Dr Zamantungwa Mnisi, a specialist in veterinary tropical diseases.
Posted on August 02, 2024
UP chemistry researcher Dr Madelien Wooding’s academic journey saw her going from studying and working in the clothing retail management sector to being a top chromatographic and mass spectrometer researcher. Now, her contribution to the field of separation science has earned her a National...
Posted on August 02, 2024
This year’s Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association conference will see Abe Mathopa – research capacity development manager in UP’s Department of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education – sharing insights about what makes or breaks academic...
Posted on August 02, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology recently hosted Dr. Sian Proctor, mission pilot of SpaceX Inspiration4, in collaboration with the US Embassy.
Posted on August 02, 2024
Three UP BCom Honours in Marketing Management students recently returned from London where they represented South Africa in the prestigious L'Oréal Brandstorm international finals.
Posted on August 02, 2024
Tatjana Smith upped her Olympic medal tally to four last night at the Paris Games, finishing second in the 200m-breaststroke.
Posted on August 01, 2024
UP’s Transformation Office recently welcomed Dr Di-Tu Dissassa for a dialogue on titled ‘Creating racially and gender-conscious spaces and healing for black women’. The session highlighted how collective agency and healing practices can enhance occupational wellness for black...
Posted on August 01, 2024
A question that might "bowl" most sports fans might be when asked which South African coach got athletes to medal at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships. Not many might know that the answer to this is Neil Cornelius.
Posted on July 31, 2024
Sports build community and enhance health through dedicated coaching. Former Olympian LJ van Zyl from UP highlights the impact of trained coaches. Programmes like UP's Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences foster unity and promote healthier lifestyles.
Posted on July 31, 2024
Nearly 9 in 10 rangers in Africa say their lives are in danger on the job. As we commemorate World Ranger Day on 31 July, UP is proud to be working with international researchers and the Game Rangers Association of Africa to help keep our anti-poaching heroes safer through better injury prevention.
Posted on July 30, 2024
Prof Eugene Lee Davids, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, highlights that friendships are essential for emotional health, decision-making, and overall well-being during this crucial phase.
Posted on July 30, 2024
Tatjana Smith proved at the Paris Olympic Games with her victory in the 100m-breaststroke that cometh the hour cometh the Woman. The Tuks swimmer's heroics led South Africa to win their first Olympic gold medal.
Posted on July 30, 2024
On 30 July, the world commemorates World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Alarmingly, children constitute one-third of victims of sexual exploitation, forced labour, servitude, forced marriage and early marriage, which are major forms of human trafficking.
Posted on July 29, 2024
Professor Adrino Mazenda, a food security expert at UP, stated in an article in The Conversation Africa that most poor South African households do not get adequate nutrients from the food they eat .
Posted on July 26, 2024
BURSARY NEWS: “The Abe Bailey Travel Bursary not only enables me to meet with individuals who are like-minded but I will also be thoroughly challenged on my goals and opinions” – UP student Nina du Preez on being awarded the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary.
Posted on July 25, 2024
“We stand behind our athletes and coaches, and are confident that they will make us proud,” says UP Interim VC Prof Themba Mosia, as more than 20 UP athletes and coaches gear up for the Paris Olympics.
Posted on July 25, 2024
Your R67 raffle ticket not only helps the #UPGivingMatters campaign help students, but also gives you the chance of winning this iconic ‘one-year-only’ 1967 Beetle, once owned by UP’s longest serving Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Casper (CH) Rautenbach.
Posted on July 25, 2024
Section Sports Medicine at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce that several of its distinguished alumni from the Sports Medicine Section have been appointed to the South African medical team for the 2024 Olympics in France. This esteemed group of professionals will be instrumental in...
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