Opinion: A chaotic Gordhan exit will make junk status downgrade a 'no-brainer'

Posted on August 26, 2016

According to Dr Conrad Beyers from the Department of Actuarial Science at the University of Pretoria, it is clear that credit rating agencies regard politically related risks as the single major factor that may influence their rating decisions for South Africa.

African authors share short stories at UP

Posted on August 25, 2016

Sowetan-born African writer and journalist Niq Mhlongo and African short story writer, novelist and professor in the Department of English at the University of Pretoria David Medalie, recently shared their literary works during an event held in the Library Auditorium on the University's Hatfield...

Veterinary students showcase amazing talent at Dean's Cultural evening

Posted on August 25, 2016

Students from the Faculty of Veterinary Science recently amazed one and all by showcasing their many talents at the annual Dean's Cultural Evening, that was held in the Aula on the Hatfield Campus.

Research on electronic lexicography put to practice

Posted on August 25, 2016

Staff members in the Department of African Languages have developed new methods for preparing electronic dictionaries, as part of an exciting project funded by the German Academic Exchange Service.

Singer Letta Mbulu inspires young artists at UP

Posted on August 25, 2016

In the spirit of Women's Month, the first lecture in the Living Legends Legacy Lecture Series was presented by legendary singer and performer Letta Mbulu in the Masker Theatre on the Hatfield Campus on Friday, 19 August.

UP PhD student selected for Dutch Visitors Programme for young future leaders

Posted on August 24, 2016

The Centre for Human Rights in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce that Mr Josua Loots has been selected to participate in the fifth official Dutch Visitors Programme (DVP).

Dr Thulani Makhalanyane receives ISME award for service excellence

Posted on August 24, 2016

The Centre for Microbial Ecology and Genomics at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce that our very own Dr Thulani Makhlanyane has received the International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME) award for service excellence!

Prof Gerhard Hancke named IEEE Fellow

Posted on August 23, 2016

Prof Gerhard Hancke from the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Pretoria was elevated to the status of IEEE Fellow, effective from 1 January 2016, for his contributions to the field of wireless sensor networks.