Posted on April 21, 2023
Receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria is “a huge honour and very unexpected”, says Dr Laurie Dippenaar a UP alumni and retired captain of industry who co-founded some of South Africa’s biggest and most successful financial institutions.
Posted on April 17, 2023
University of Pretoria (UP) Bachelor of Music graduate Mike Ford has been flying the UP flag high on the international stage.
Posted on February 28, 2023
The Alumni Relations Office and the UP Museums have teamed up to offer UP alumni unique access to a popular temporary long-term ceramics exhibition.
Posted on February 23, 2023
For the first time in two years, the University of Pretoria (UP) hosted Welcome Day in-person (and online) on 11 February after the event was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted on February 23, 2023
A cross-continental research partnership that has already successfully treated hundreds of South African prostate cancer patients has now also set its sights on tackling other prevalent cancers, including breast cancer.
Posted on February 23, 2023
University of Pretoria (UP) graduate Cecilia Iturralde speaks four languages, can understand six, and has for the past 15 years been a Spanish interpreter to the President of South Africa and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.
Posted on February 23, 2023
When Gerald Ramsden completed his LLB degree back in 1985 he never imagined that 35 years later he would become a student again – or that when he did go back to varsity he’d have two of his daughters at his side as fellow students at the University of Pretoria (UP).
Posted on February 23, 2023
The TuksRugby player and Sports Management graduate has a front-row seat for the changes taking place in women’s rugby.
Posted on November 16, 2022
University of Pretoria (UP) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe recently hosted a luncheon to celebrate the 32 UP-affiliated alumni and staff included in the 2022 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list.
Posted on November 11, 2022
‘There’s a distinction to be made between a failing state and a failing government – the South African government is failing to deliver the services that we as the public expect, but the state remains a relatively vibrant institution’ – Danny Bradlow, Professor of...
Posted on November 09, 2022
“Seeing the technological advancement of societies made us love the field of engineering,” says University of Pretoria (UP) alumnus Hlulani Rikhotso.
Posted on November 04, 2022
University of Pretoria (UP) graduate, Sithembile Linda, says her academic journey at the University has stood her in good stead for her career path. So much so that she’s keen to return to the University to pursue her PhD.
Posted on November 03, 2022
Reigning Miss South Africa Ndavi Nokeri was recently welcomed back to her alma mater, the University of Pretoria. UP’s Future Africa campus rolled out the black carpet for Nokeri for an interview and lunch with Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe and University officials.
Posted on October 20, 2022
UP-associated athletes were awarded 11 of the 27 medals South Africa won at this year's Games.
Posted on October 20, 2022
Matumelo, Tebogo and Mathabo say being associated with the University of Pretoria gives them a competitive advantage.
Posted on October 20, 2022
Sipho Ngwenya says getting his MBA qualification has opened his mind and given him a different perspective on leadership.
Posted on October 20, 2022
Named ‘Rain Goddess’, Hatfield Campus’ striking new artwork is beautifully imposing and has been attracting loads of attention.
Posted on October 20, 2022
UP researchers boost nutritive benefits of sweet potato with novel drying technology
Posted on October 20, 2022
‘Having this sort of recognition makes me want to work harder and inspire other young people,’ says Dr Gopolang Mohlabeng.
Posted on October 03, 2022
“Excellent content starts with a blank page,” Allison Triegaardt, Manager: Netflix Grow Creative Africa said during the LeadUP Alumni Thought Leadership conversation ‘Telling Africa’s Stories: The Business of Innovation, Collaboration and Creativity’.
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