Posted on September 27, 2017
In a recent article on the crisis surrounding North Korea's provocative missile tests, Prof Laurie Nathan from the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria writes that negotiated agreements to manage or resolve protracted conflicts do not have outright winners and losers.
Posted on September 26, 2017
The UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control is assisting in the design and testing of an innovative solar-powered trap to monitor mosquito populations, especially in areas where malaria and arboviruses require vector control.
Posted on September 26, 2017
The scientific peer review system has received a fair amount of negative press in recent years. Prof Brenda Wingfield weighs in on the debate in an article that recently appeared on The Conversation.
Posted on September 26, 2017
#DESACares is an initiative supported by staff members of the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration (DESA) at the University of Pretoria. Their first project was in aid of an organisation that produces and distributes 'dignity packs' for underprivileged schoolgirls.
Posted on September 22, 2017
Heritage Day is a day to celebrate the multitude of cultures, languages, religions and art forms of all South Africans.
Posted on September 21, 2017
The Department of Consumer Science at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently unveiled newly renovated food laboratories that will accommodate more students with better equipment.
Posted on September 21, 2017
September is Heritage Month. In celebration of our continent and our country's rich history and heritage, we have published a new feature focussing on the past and present stories of Africa on the Research Matters website.
Posted on September 20, 2017
Giraffes are now listed as a threatened species, and it is said that there are currently fewer giraffes than elephants in Africa. Research taking place at the University of Pretoria, will ensure a greater understanding of this species.
Posted on September 20, 2017
The University of Pretoria (UP) is ranked in the top 300 in the world for arts and humanities, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, published earlier this week.
Posted on September 19, 2017
According to Prof Alex Antonites, Entrepreneurship is a skill that can be learnt, and all it takes to be a success is the ability to think strategically, achieving small goals in the beginning and having a long term outlook.
Posted on September 18, 2017
Prof Moritz van Vuuren, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, was recently honoured with an award by the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Association of South Africa (AVCASA) for service to society and the environment.
Posted on September 18, 2017
A function was recently held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Programme in Project Management (PPM) – a continuing education course to develop practical project managers.
Posted on September 15, 2017
The Faculty of Veterinary Science continued its proud tradition of more than 30 years in hosting its Faculty Day which provides the opportunity for researchers to present the results of their studies and share them with their peers.
Posted on September 15, 2017
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria celebrated Prof Jerry Pillay's inauguration with a special address in August 2017. Prof Pillay is the Head of the Department of Church History and Polity in the Faculty.
Posted on September 15, 2017
Two brilliant female researchers in the Department of Genetics at the University of Pretoria (UP), Dr Vinet Coetzee and Dr Sanushka Naidoo, made headlines when they were both selected as Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Fellows from 2017 to 2019.
Posted on September 15, 2017
The Herding for Health Project is a One Health, pro-poor, rural development project aimed at establishing integrated management of livestock and improving rural livelihoods at the wildlife-livestock interface.
Posted on September 14, 2017
So, what should South Africans do about Deaf Awareness Month this September? The answer is simple: Know your hearing status.
Posted on September 14, 2017
The Faculty of Veterinary Science produced its first ever veterinary nurse to obtain a PhD degree during the University's Spring graduation ceremony on Friday, 8 September.
Posted on September 13, 2017
Graduating from university and getting your first job are great achievements. However, the transition from student life to the life of a working professional should not be underestimated.
Posted on September 13, 2017
Dr Moeketsi Mosola, City of Tshwane manager, recently graduated at the University of Pretoria with a PhD in Human Movement Sciences.
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