UP partnership launches WhatsApp AI training for early hearing loss detection in schools

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The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. We produce socially impactful research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. We have a high quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, online, or in communities. We have support in place for our students to graduate on time as well-rounded, responsible citizens fully prepared for the world beyond university.

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Matthew Wyngaard

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)

What made me choose UP was the relentless dedication and reputation to long-standing excellence and innovation
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Michelle Manne

BSc Actuarial Science

What made me choose UP is that it chose me. I was able to get into the degree that I wanted.
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Hugard Moolman

BCom (Business Management)

I chose UP for the credibility that the institution has. It has international programmes, and the faculty support is amazing – from tutors, lecturers...
Hugard Moolman

Asithandile Msomi

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

My experience at UP has been quite interesting. What I usually tell those coming into the faculty is: ‘The most beautiful thing is that you find community...
Asithandile Msomi

Carolyn Nadasen

Anatomy: Cellular Biology

My degree has prepared me to go into my career feeling independent – like I can work on my own and use everything that I have developed while studying at UP.
Carolyn Nadasen

Erique Holtzhausen

BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)

To see the people, to see the emotions around the campus and how people are friendly – I just felt at home.
Erique Holtzhausen

Marcus Makgabo

PhD (Veterinary Science)

We are moving into an era where master’s degrees and PhDs are the minimum requirements for many academic and industry positions. So I would definitely recommend...
Marcus Makgabo

Research Matters

green shoots of economy
Talking Points
February 25, 2026

Green shoots of employment: What if South Africa became a leader in developing green talent?

As countries commit to reducing their carbon emissions, the global market for green talent is expanding rapidly. With an abundance of natural resources and...
Hydroxyl megamaser as seen through MeeRKat
Stories
February 17, 2026

UP-led team detects record-breaking ‘cosmic laser’ halfway across the universe

A groundbreaking study led by the University of Pretoria (UP) has opened a new radio astronomy frontier. Using the MeerKAT radio telescope and strong...
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Teaching and Learning Matters

UP’s E-Education winning the Anthology Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development
December 03, 2025

UP’s E-Education Group wins international award for outstanding professional development

The E-Education Group at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently received an Anthology Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development, recognising its...
Lindeni Hlatshway
December 03, 2025

Co-Creating Fully Online Learning Excellence

Behind every successful fully online learning programme at the University of Pretoria is a collaboration between Comprehensive Online Education Services (COES)...
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