Centre for Human Rights launches its first MOOC

Posted on November 13, 2017

The Centre for Human Rights in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with UNESCO, developed a massive open online course (MOOC) on the international and African legal framework on freedom of expression, access to information and the safety of journalists.

CEA prepares for release of South African Reading Literacy Achievement results

Posted on November 10, 2017

In preparation for the media release of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 2016 results, the Centre for Evaluation and Assessment (CEA) in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria hosted the final National Steering Committee meeting for the year at the Ivory Manor...

Harmony supports the UP Chair in rock engineering and numerical modelling

Posted on November 08, 2017

In June 2013, the University of Pretoria (UP) established a research chair in Rock Engineering in the Department of Mining Engineering. The initial aim was to conduct research on specific rock engineering issues, in an attempt to provide a safer working environment in deep level hard rock mines.

Unravelling the mysteries of meerkat behaviour

Posted on November 08, 2017

Researchers at the University of Pretoria form part of the Kalahari Meerkat Project in the Northern Cape's Kuruman River Reserve, which has studied groups of wild meerkats for over 20 years.

Economic and Management Sciences alumna receives prestigious Skye Foundation Scholarship

Posted on November 07, 2017

Ms Natasha Ashley, an alumna of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria, has been awarded a prestigious Skye Foundation Scholarship for the 2017 intake.

Commemoration of Reformation 500 concludes Theology's centenary celebrations

Posted on November 07, 2017

The Faculty of Theology formally concluded its centenary celebrations with a Reformation Day worship service commemorating 500 years of Reformation in church and society.

Investing in the improvement of blasting engineering practices

Posted on November 06, 2017

For the fifth year running, the Programme in Blasting Engineering has presented the industry's best-practice methods and techniques to professionals working in the commercial blasting industry. The programme was attended by delegates from as far afield as Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana.

Opinion: South Africa on the brink of 'real' junk status downgrade

Posted on November 06, 2017

The negative outlook of credit rating agency Moody's regarding the South African government's ability to repay its debt is a clear signal that a downgrade of the country's domestic debt to sub-investment grade (junk status) is imminent.