Three UP students excel at DST/NRF National Global Change Conference

Posted on January 30, 2017

Three students from the University of Pretoria were recognised for their excellent presentations at the third DST/NRF National Global Change Conference hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban in December 2016.

UP Phd student scoops up local and international awards with innovative life-saving device

Posted on January 24, 2017

Mr Moses Kebalepile, a PhD student in the School of Health Systems and Public Health of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria, has walked away with top prizes in both the prestigious Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competitions for 2016 and the International...

When men tackle mother and child health: lessons from Malawi

Posted on December 13, 2016

A recently completed study in Malawi shows that participatory governance, which emphasises citizen participation in governmental processes could support the practical implementation of gender equality.

Malaria, tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases

Posted on December 01, 2016

Several students and staff from the Malaria Parasite Molecular Laboratory, which forms part of the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control and the Department of Biochemistry, had the opportunity to present their research at the 3rd H3D Symposium in November.

Can we eliminate malaria in South Africa by 2018?

Posted on November 07, 2016

At the University of Pretoria, we believe that the solutions to global problems can be found in the research we do today. Visit Research Matters to find out how UP researchers are making today matter with projects to combat malaria.

Mobile technology brings healthcare into people's homes

Posted on September 19, 2016

According to Prof Jannie Hugo from the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pretoria, the use of eHealth could be of particular benefit in the provision of primary healthcare services to rural communities in South Africa.

Working together to eliminate malaria in southern Africa

Posted on September 05, 2016

Eight southern African countries affected by malaria have banded together under the auspices of an initiative called the E8, to implement malaria control and elimination strategies in a coordinated fashion.

2nd South African Malaria Research Conference to be presented by UP

Posted on July 29, 2016

The University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC) will present the 2nd South African Malaria Research Conference at the University’s Groenkloof Campus from Sunday, 31 July, to Tuesday, 2 August 2016.