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  • Self Help Tips - Missed Periods

    Posted on April 24, 2020

    MISSED PERIODS There are several possible reasons for a missed period. Pregnancy is by far the most common cause of a missed period, but there are some other medical reasons and lifestyle factors that impact your menstrual cycle. Extreme weight loss, hormonal irregularities, and menopause are...

  • Notice to students regarding NSFAS allowance pay-outs for 2020

    Posted on February 24, 2020

    Students who qualify for NSFAS funding will receive their allowances if they have applied online and submitted the necessary documents.

  • Registered? Welcome! Now get orientated with UP!

    Posted on January 03, 2020

    Welcome to the University of Pretoria and congratulations on choosing UP. You’ve made one of the best decisions of your life!

  • The Gig Economy: What It Means for You

    Posted on September 16, 2019

    There’s a new module available on the University of Pretoria's Ready for Work online programme on the gig economy, an emerging self-employment trend.

  • STARS Mentorship Programme

    Posted on April 07, 2019

    Read more about the STARS Mentorship Programme in the featured article excerpt from the Junior Tukkie magazine.

  • Welcome Day 2020 – Important information for students, parents and guardians

    Posted on January 26, 2019

    All UP first-year students, parents and guardians are invited to Welcome Day on Saturday 25 January 2020 in the Rembrandt Hall on the UP Hillcrest Campus in South Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.

  • University of Pretoria changes some residence names

    Posted on October 03, 2018

    In line with the University of Pretoria’s ongoing transformation initiatives and after a process of consultation, a decision was made to change the name of some of its residences to reflect a more multicultural, inclusive living environment for its students.

  • 1nSync 2018

    Posted on January 26, 2018

    STUKU is proud to present 1nSync 2018

  • SAWIP Applications open

    Posted on January 17, 2018

    The South Africa-Washington International Program (SAWIP) has opened applications for our 2018 Team. Applications will be open on their website from 17 November 2017 and close at noon on 7 February 2018.

  • Acknowledgement of non-perishable food and donations

    Posted on December 05, 2017

    The Department of Student Affairs would like to express words of gratitude to all the stakeholders who took part in making a difference in the lives of needy students at the University through the donation of food and other items.

  • UP only SA university in top four to improve BRICS ranking

    Posted on November 23, 2017

    The University of Pretoria (UP) is ranked among the top 40 universities in the BRICS region, according to the QS BRICS University Rankings published last night. UP has improved its overall position in South Africa by moving from fourth place last year to third this year.

  • WATCH: Health Sciences and hybrid learning — like a horse and carriage

    Posted on November 02, 2017

    The Faculty of Health Sciences has a long and proud tradition of excellence in the education of health care professionals. At the heart of this is the Faculty's commitment to quality in teaching and learning.

  • Success for the 2017 Young Alumni and Student Committee

    Posted on October 27, 2017

    For the past few years the Young Alumni and Student Committee (YASCOM) have been running a comprehensive Give What You Can campaign to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed.

  • Myths and facts about gender-based violence

    Posted on October 23, 2017

    The prevalence of violence against people based on gender in South Africa is unprecedented. According to South Africa’s 2016 Demographic and Health Survey, one in five women older than 18 has been victim to physical violence.

  • WATCH: Online learning contributes to student success

    Posted on October 20, 2017

    For two decades the University of Pretoria (UP) has offered a blended approach to teaching and learning. This model has secured a place for UP as a leader on the African continent in the use of a blended learning model.

  • Support Services available to UP students

    Posted on October 20, 2017

    The 2017 exam period begins on Monday, 6 November. If you or someone you know is struggling to cope during this time, we urge you to make use of the following support services.

  • UP Business Incubator – Step onto the path of entrepreneurial success

    Posted on October 19, 2017

    The UP Business Incubator was established to provide free support services to potential and new entrepreneurs on campus. The service allows entrepreneurs to plan, start and grow their ideas into high-impact business ventures.

  • Free Entrepreneurship Programme supports budding entrepreneurs at UP

    Posted on October 10, 2017

    Join the entrepreneurship support ecosystem at UP at no charge. You have youth and time on your side and if you have entrepreneurial passion to boot you have much to gain by starting to utilise the system without delay.

  • Entrepreneurship 101

    Posted on September 19, 2017

    According to Prof Alex Antonites, Entrepreneurship is a skill that can be learnt, and all it takes to be a success is the ability to think strategically, achieving small goals in the beginning and having a long term outlook.

  • Now what? Problems graduates encounter in the workplace

    Posted on September 13, 2017

    Graduating from university and getting your first job are great achievements. However, the transition from student life to the life of a working professional should not be underestimated.

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