UP Post Doc takes opportunity to explore China's development strategies

Posted on May 19, 2017

Dr Nokuthula Vilakazi, a Post Doctoral Fellow with the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being recently participated in a rural development seminar in Beijing, China. The seminar demonstrated how rual development can harness the potential of rural areas ensuring these keep pace with the...

Leading UP food security expert appointed to international panel

Posted on May 16, 2017

Prof Sheryl Hendriks, Director of the University of Pretoria's Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being has been appointed to serve on the new Malabo Montpellier Panel.

Celebrating 90 years of excellence in Consumer Science

Posted on April 24, 2017

The Department of Consumer Science recently celebrated the official unveiling of their newly renovated food laboratories and the 90th anniversary of the Department at UP.

Top Food Science student wins Aubrey Parsons Bursary

Posted on April 11, 2017

Kgomotso Dhlangamandhla, a fourth-year BScAgric student in Food Science and Technology at the University of Pretoria, was recently awarded the Aubrey Parsons South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) bursary for academic excellence.

New Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies appointed in Faculty of NAS

Posted on April 07, 2017

The University of Pretoria (UP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Edward Webb as Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS), with effect from 1 April 2017.

Master's student in Food Science wins Brian Koeppen Memorial Scholarship

Posted on April 04, 2017

Itumeleng Magabane, a second-year MScAgric student in Food Science and Technology at the University of Pretoria was recently awarded the Brian Koeppen Memorial scholarship of the South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST).

IFAD Rural Development Report presented at event co-hosted by UP

Posted on March 22, 2017

A global report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was presented by IFAD President, Kanayo F Nwanze at an event that was co-hosted by the University of Pretoria (UP) earlier in March 2017.

Final farewell to Dr Frikkie Liebenberg

Posted on March 13, 2017

It is with the utmost sadness that we have to inform you of the heart-breaking news of the passing away of our colleague and friend, Dr George Frederick (Frikkie) Liebenberg.