Bridging Technology and Care - Dr Elmien Claassens’ PhD Journey in Social Work

Posted on September 12, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) proudly celebrates the graduation of Dr Elmien Claassens, a lecturer in Social Work, who was awarded her PhD in the discipline. Her research, which explores the integration of technology into social work practice, is ground-breaking in its vision to equip...

Dr Bodibadi Modungwa receives PhD in Setswana at UP

Posted on September 11, 2025

Dr Bodibadi Dorothy Modungwa has become a beacon of inspiration after receiving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Setswana from the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria (UP). Her doctoral research focused on teaching Setswana as a home language in Grades 11 and 12, marking the...

UP graduate develops skin replacement product to enable 3D bioprinting for improved wound healing

Posted on September 10, 2025

Research by a new University of Pretoria (UP) PhD graduate has led to the development of a skin replacement product that paves the way for 3D bioprinting of “natural” skin replacement products, offering an alternative to traditional skin grafts.

Storing unused ‘dark data’ has heavy carbon cost, warns UP researcher

Posted on September 05, 2025

PRETORIA: The cost of storing the world’s constantly growing ‘dark data’ – data that is stored but never used – is creating a significant carbon footprint and requires new thinking from information technologists.

Faith, family, and second chances: The Wessels siblings’ remarkable UP journey

Posted on August 25, 2025

For the Wessels family, the University of Pretoria (UP) is more than a place of learning – it’s where dreams were forged, bonds deepened, and resilience tested. Siblings Cézanne and Stian Wessels, along with Stian’s now wife, Lara du Plessis, each took different academic paths...

From Uganda to the continent: Dr John Jagwe champions agricultural transformation across Africa

Posted on June 24, 2025

Dr John Jagwe, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Pretoria (UP), is leading efforts to transform agriculture across Africa. As the Country Programs Lead at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in Ghana, Dr Jagwe has built a formidable career at the intersection of...

UP graduate’s research aims to restore mobility for paraplegics

Posted on June 02, 2025

A breakthrough in rehabilitation for paraplegics may be just around the corner

UP GLAM: Preserving Veterinary Heritage through the Jotello F. Soga Library’s Special Collections

Posted on May 23, 2025

The Department of Library Services (DLS) is home to a number of rare and valuable collections curated by the Special Collections Unit. Although the majority of these collections are housed at Special Collections on Level 5 of the Merensky 2 Library, there are a few others at various other library...