UP Institution-wide programmes aimed at increasing postgraduate enrollments and academic staff development

Posted on June 02, 2011

In its vision, the University of Pretoria strives to be a leader in higher education that is recognised internationally for academic excellence, and a focus on quality; and to be known for international competitiveness and local relevance through continuo

Become a friend of the library

Posted on May 19, 2011

The Department of Library Services at UP is launching a Friends of the Library association. The friends will be alumni, donors, former staff members and any interested people who will promote and enrich the interests of the UP library. The friends will, a

The Embassy of Japan donates an ophthalmological unit

Posted on May 19, 2011

The Vision 2020 Clinic offers eye surgeries and consultations for disadvantaged patients at the Pretoria West Hospital. The clinic was opened in 2006, as a partnership between UP and the Gauteng Department of Health, with the mission to contribute to the

Itsoseng Clinic - an uncharted donor opportunity!

Posted on May 19, 2011

Meeting the basic needs of disadvantaged communities, such as education and food, tend to top the funding decisions of donors. Few donors, however, recognise the importance of psychological health. Although depression is not necessarily a priority for peo

The Benjamin van Rensburg Fund in honour of a distinguished student

Posted on May 19, 2011

Benjamin John van Rensburg lived in the UP hostel, Boekenhout, from 2006 to 2009. In March 2010, brain cancer claimed his life. The values of Boekenhout, as represented by the four legs of the Eiffel Tower (Boekenhout's emblem), are Proudness, Respect, Tr

Argility Pty (Ltd) offers additional bursary funding

Posted on May 19, 2011

Bursaries to the value of R50 000 per student were made available by Argility Pty (Ltd) to academically deserving students.

Old Mutual and Rand Water Foundation support small-scale farmers

Posted on May 19, 2011

On the morning of 3 March 2011 the farm Rietfontein near Ventersdorp in the North West Province was abuzz. Eight excited participants from the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Small-scale farmers' project were finalising their preparations for a 'red lette

Five-year advancement grant winds down

Posted on May 19, 2011

In 2006 UP and four other South African institutions were awarded a grant to the amount of $10, 5 million from the Kresge Foundation to promote South African university advancement and local philanthropy.