Posted on November 17, 2025
Conversation strategist and University of Pretoria (UP) alumna Nozipho Tshabalala has built her life’s work on the art of conversation – the kind that shifts boardrooms, moves global agendas, and inspires ordinary people to see new possibilities. As CEO of The Conversation...
Posted on November 14, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) emerged as the most awarded institution at the 2025 Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, securing 34 awards out of its 47 entries.
Posted on October 30, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted a celebration to honour alumni and staff who were listed among the 2025 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans honourees. The annual list profiles exceptional young South African leaders who are shaping the country’s future.
Posted on October 22, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) recently held its annual Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Merit Award (VCDMA) Recognition of Achievers Event, in celebration of the outstanding academic achievements of VCDMA recipients.
Posted on October 13, 2025
Dr Xolelwa Zulu-Magwenyane’s journey began in Sheshegu, Eastern Cape, where her childhood curiosity shaped a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and impact. Surrounded by women whose resilience was unwavering, she learned early that brilliance exists in every corner of rural Africa – it...
Posted on October 02, 2025
When Neliswa Leticia Cuba heard she had been nominated for the South African Heroes Awards (SAHA) in the Community Health category, her heart swelled with gratitude. “This nomination doesn’t just belong to me,” she says. “It belongs to the communities I serve, to the young...
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...
Posted on September 12, 2025
A gifted scholar with a dry sense of humour, Best has faced extraordinary challenges in his academic journey. He lives with spastic quadriplegia, a form of cerebral palsy that affects all four limbs and makes physical tasks immensely difficult.
Posted on September 11, 2025
When life redirected Kgetsi Khomotso Nkoana’s plans, she chose not to stand still. Born in Limpopo and raised in Pretoria, she persevered – and graduated with a Higher Certificate in Sports Science from UPOnline, the University of Pretoria’s (UP) premier online education service.
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...
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.
Posted on September 09, 2025
A new University of Pretoria (UP) PhD graduate says she hopes her research – which uses computer science to develop robust representation methods for DNA – could enable early detection of diseases such as cancer.
Posted on September 08, 2025
When Anthony Gaskell first arrived at the University of Pretoria (UP), he thought his future lay in Mechanical Engineering. But one module – Electrical Engineering (EIR 211) – unexpectedly shifted his perspective. While many of his classmates saw it as a difficult requirement, Gaskell...
Posted on September 08, 2025
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) hosted a cocktail function for EMS alumni at the Javett-UP Art Centre to celebrate its 105-year legacy, one that has been defined by continuous excellence, success, innovation and impact.
Posted on September 05, 2025
Recent University of Pretoria (UP) graduate Nomfundo Brukwe is an educator who’s on a mission to support inclusive education – which seems entirely appropriate, given the meaning of her name.
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.
Posted on August 28, 2025
Since its launch 19 years ago, the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list has recognised the country’s most promising young leaders – individuals creating positive impact across sectors ranging from business and health to education, technology, innovation and the arts.
Posted on August 28, 2025
In a celebration of academic excellence and international collaboration, the University of Pretoria (UP) and Fordham University in New York City marked 17 years of partnership by launching a UP-Fordham Alumni Chapter.
Posted on August 26, 2025
Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums, commonly known as GLAM within the University of Pretoria, are responsible for managing and making accessible an array of unique collections that enrich researcher experiences and expand their knowledge. The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is fast...
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...
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