Saying 'goodbye' to malaria for good

Posted on April 21, 2016

The MRC/UP CSMC and the Goodbye Malaria Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of collaborating on research towards the elimination of malaria in southern Mozambique and South Africa.

Indigenous, instant superfood for rural children

Posted on April 19, 2016

For her PhD research, Dr Nokuthula Vilakazi chose to investigate the possibility of using locally produced grains to develop a nutritious, ready-to-eat meal comparable to some of the so-called superfoods sold in shops.

Antarctic blue whales discovered off the South African west coast

Posted on April 12, 2016

A team of researchers from UP, in collaboration with various partners, recently discovered the first evidence of Antarctic blue whales off the west coast of South Africa since they were nearly hunted to extinction in the last century.

Public lecture highlights the importance of human rights in marginalised settings

Posted on April 11, 2016

Distinguished visiting scholar, Prof Catherine Campbell presented a public lecture at the Hatfield Campus of the University of Pretoria on Thursday, 17 March 2016, titled, 'Against "human rights": a blunt tool for community mobilisation in highly marginalised settings?'.

UP student's invention provides early warning system for Asthma attacks

Posted on April 08, 2016

Mr Moses Kebalepile, a PhD student in the Faculty of Health Sciences has invented a medical diagnostic instrument that will bring peace of mind to asthma sufferers and their primary caregivers.

Genomes, structural biology and drug discovery: fighting drug resistance in cancer and tuberculosis

Posted on April 08, 2016

Prof Sir Tom Blundell, Director of Research and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, presented a public lecture titled 'Genomes, structural biology and drug discovery: fighting drug resistance in cancer and tuberculosis', at the University of...

International collaboration advances research

Posted on March 31, 2016

Monsanto South Africa is currently running a collaborative research programme with Enterprises University of Pretoria’s Research Solutions, as part of its ongoing commitment to be an innovative agricultural company that creates relevant solutions for growers, consumers and the environment.

The science behind your favourite alcoholic beverage

Posted on March 30, 2016

The University of Pretoria's Stable Isotope Laboratory does regular testing of alcohol products to make sure that they comply with the regulations for the production of alcoholic beverages.