UP sociology professor elected Vice-President of international research committee

Posted on August 22, 2016

At the recent International Sociology Association Forum in Vienna, Austria, Professor Debby Bonnin, from the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Humanities, was elected the Vice-President of the Research Committee on Sociology of Professional Groups.

Zelda Stroud makes the nation proud

Posted on August 22, 2016

Zelda Stroud, a master's student in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Pretoria, has produced four life-size bronze sculptures of iconic South African women for the Women's Living Heritage Monument in Pretoria.

Veterinary students' fun run to help the plight of rhinos

Posted on August 22, 2016

The popular annual Run4Rhinos fun run, an initiative of veterinary students of the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Veterinary Science, will take place at the LC de Villiers Sports Grounds on Saturday, 27 August 2016.

Research Matters: Focus on forest health

Posted on August 22, 2016

Visit our brand new Research Matters website to find out more about how researchers at the University of Pretoria are making today matter through projects that support pest management in our forests and plantations.

UP shines at SAIIE awards ceremony

Posted on August 18, 2016

The Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering (SAIIE) hosted their first awards ceremony and gala evening honouring outstanding industrial engineering professionals at Montecasino's La Toscana function venue at the end of July this year. Awards were presented in three categories and...

A fixture of student life provides opportunities for practical learning

Posted on August 18, 2016

The microbrewery on the University of Pretoria's Hatfield Campus provides students with an opportunity to learn important basic aspects of the brewing process and to gain valuable practical experience.

Innovation Camp successfully hosted by EBIT

Posted on August 17, 2016

The first Innovation Camp hosted by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) and organised by the Department of Informatics was a huge success.

Official opening of the Tšwelopele Building on the Prinshof Campus

Posted on August 17, 2016

The newly built Tšwelopele Building on the Prinshof Campus of the University of Pretoria was officially opened by the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UP, Prof Cheryl de la Rey on Monday, 15 August 2016.