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  • Juggling volleyball and academics

    Posted on May 08, 2017

    Dr Margrit Springer, who recently received her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree during the University of Pretoria (UP)'s Autumn Graduation Ceremonies, is also a star volleyball player who has represented UP in several competitions.

  • Open Day 2017

    Posted on May 05, 2017

    On Saturday, 20 May 2017, the University of Pretoria will hold an open day for high school learners from Grades 9 to 12, and their families.

  • Third round of the ASLP connects young science leaders across Africa

    Posted on May 03, 2017

    The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) serves early-career researchers in basic and applied science, engineering, social sciences, the arts and the humanities, using a highly interactive approach to training, application of skills to leadership projects, peer support and mentorship.

  • Enterprises UP supports UP ambassadors and future entrepreneurs

    Posted on May 03, 2017

    UP Campus Tours (UPCT) will soon be sporting newly branded gear when conducting their professional tours of the Hatfield Campus, thanks to a sponsorship by Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP).

  • Genome of prostate cancer tumour mapped for the first time

    Posted on May 03, 2017

    A collaborative study by researchers from UP, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the University of Sydney in Australia, have mapped the entire genome of a prostate cancer tumour for the first time.

  • Awesome Foursome receive National Order Award

    Posted on May 03, 2017

    On Friday, 28 April, the Tuks/hpc rowers known as the Awesome Foursome received the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver from President Jacob Zuma, the Grand Patron of the National Orders.

  • Message from the Vice-Chancellor: 2012 Rowing Team honoured with National Order

    Posted on May 03, 2017

    The University of Pretoria congratulates its rowing team, who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics and were individually awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga in silver in recognition of their achievement.

  • Five dentists in one family!

    Posted on May 02, 2017

    After receiving her degree in Dentistry during the University of Pretoria's recent Autumn graduation ceremonies, Amandie Cronje will be the fifth dentist in the family.

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