Posted on October 25, 2021
Meteorologist Dr Michael Barnes tells of his surprise when his master’s thesis on atmospheric dynamics was converted into a PhD.
Posted on October 25, 2021
Subscribe today to the LeadUP Podcast series in which high-profile UP graduates chat about their paths to career success and share leadership lessons.
Posted on October 25, 2021
Scientists at UP’s Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering have substituted the sun’s rays for those of the moon to test a solar power-generating system.
Posted on October 25, 2021
We say a fond farewell to UP alumnus Roddy Martin, a supply chain professional whose peers have honoured him by creating an endowed supply chain scholarship for UP students.
Posted on October 25, 2021
Pioneering transplant surgeon Professor Elmi Muller is the first woman to become Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University. She chats about her vision for the faculty and looks back at what motivated her to investigate the eligibility of HIV-positive patients...
Posted on October 25, 2021
Mswane’s victory is testament that at UP you do not just walk away with a degree, but with confidence and skills, says Professor Tawana Kupe.
Posted on October 20, 2021
Through her Miss SA campaign #BeReady, UP Law graduate Lalela Mswane plans to put the spotlight on youth employment.
Posted on October 20, 2021
The role of the church in community support during public health crises was the subject of discussion during the latest instalment of the LeadUP: Alumni Thought Leadership webinar, presented by the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Alumni Relations Office.
Posted on October 12, 2021
Two University of Pretoria (UP) engineering graduates have made an unlikely – but innovative and hugely successful – leap from engineering to marketing, using their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to create higher sales rates and improved customer service for the business...
Posted on October 07, 2021
Pangolins are highly sought after and used regularly in traditional medicine and divination in SA, which makes the study of their place within SA law particularly important, says prize-winner UP alumna Nicola Irving.
Posted on October 07, 2021
When University of Pretoria (UP) master’s student Dr Michael Barnes submitted his thesis for external examination, he got the surprise of his life when it was subsequently converted into a PhD.
Posted on September 30, 2021
A recent online discussion hosted by the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Alumni Relations Office focused on the future of agriculture and lessons learnt from the pandemic.
Posted on September 27, 2021
Meet Sumarie Greybe, University of Pretoria (UP) graduate and co-founder of Naked, South Africa’s first fully digital insurance platform that offers comprehensive and instant cover for cars, homes, contents and standalone items.
Posted on September 22, 2021
History, heritage, culture, memory, social well-being and identity are inexorably linked and critical to developing the SA and Africa that we want, said UP Vice-Chancellor Prof Tawana Kupe at a recent LeadUP discussion.
Posted on September 20, 2021
At just 24, Dr Rose Muthuri has become the youngest person to graduate with a PhD from UP’s School of Health Systems and Public Health.
Posted on September 17, 2021
This spring, UP will confer 1 511 degrees in virtual ceremonies from 13 to 17 September 2021. Prof Kupe congratulated the graduates in a virtual ceremony and welcomed them to the UP community, which boasts over 300 000 alumni.
Posted on September 17, 2021
UP alumna Tatjana Schoenmaker put South Africa on the map and on the medal table when she set a world record for the 200m breaststroke at the 2021 Tokyo Games, subsequently winning gold.
Posted on August 18, 2021
University of Pretoria (UP) alumna Gizzelle Uys has been crowned Miss Eco International 2021. With this win, Uys has become the first South African to win the pageant, the aim of which is to promote the importance of saving the planet.
Posted on August 18, 2021
UP academics released the first study in the South African context of successful teaching and learning strategies for a blind student taking mathematics and science subjects.
Posted on July 30, 2021
Congratulations to Dr Keneiloe Molopyane for being selected as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer! The 15 individuals are chosen for conducting innovative work in everything from ocean exploration to understanding the past through archaeology. Dr Molopyane chats about her research and...
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