One step closer to malaria elimination

Posted on June 08, 2017

An international collaborative effort, including researchers from UP, the University of Cape Town and partners, has resulted in the identification of a new chemical compound that can potentially eliminate malaria.

University of Pretoria significantly improves its world ranking

Posted on June 08, 2017

The University of Pretoria (UP) has significantly improved its ranking according to the QS World University Rankings 2018 published today. UP is now among the top 52% of ranked institutions.

Election/appointment of Council members by the Convocation

Posted on June 07, 2017

The University of Pretoria plays an important role nationally and makes a significant contribution to South Africa's international standing. Council is the University’s governing body and as such it has a fiduciary duty and is ultimately responsible for determining the University's...

Opinion: African scientists are punching above their weight and changing the world

Posted on June 07, 2017

John Butler-Adam, Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science and Consultant to the Vice-Principal for Research and Postgraduate Education at the University of Pretoria, writes about Africa's contribution to world research in an article that recently appeared on The Conversation.

Jazzing up leadership

Posted on June 07, 2017

In these complex times that we live in, leadership in its broadest form is faced with dire challenges. Prof Derick de Jongh, Director of the Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership at the University of Pretoria explains that when faced with a complex society, new approaches to leadership...

Opinion: As Trump smacks the climate, the world must do better to save the planet

Posted on June 06, 2017

In an article that was recently published on The Conversation, Prof Lorenzo Fioramonti writes that it is high time to ask whether conventional approaches to sustainable development are enough to deal with the multiple crises facing the world.

Delron Buckley's visit to UP

Posted on June 05, 2017

The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted former Bafana Bafana and German Bundesliga legend, Delron Buckley. He spoke to coaches and youngsters from the Tuks Football Academy at the Merensky 2 Library as part of the Youth Day celebrations on Tuesday, 30 May.

Living and studying in Japan: ABE Initiative Scholarship recipients share their experiences

Posted on June 05, 2017

On Tuesday, 23 May 2017, the Centre for Japanese Studies at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), hosted an event entitled 'Living and studying in Japan: by recipients of the African Business Education for Youth (ABE) Initiative...