#WomenOfUP 2022

This August, we will profile and share stories of #WomenofUP as alumni, researchers, academics, and much more. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #WomenofUP.

Read the Women’s Month message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal and visit our news page for more news from the University of Pretoria.

Honouring UP Chancellor Sisi Khampepe, a ‘trailblazing jurist of vast intellect, uncompromising integrity, grace and diligence’

UP kicks-off its Women's Month campaign with the newly appointed Chancellor Sisi Khampepe, a woman of intellect and integrity who has been hailed for her trailblazing career. Read more

‘It is important to remain open and teachable’ – Prof Ntebogeng Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, newly appointed Director of Mamelodi Campus

Determination, consistency, hard work, grace and empathy are the values that drive Prof Ntebogeng Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, Director of UP’s Mamelodi Campus. Read more

Affirming the experience of gender-diverse individuals

The objective of Tuks UP&OUT is to encourage people to freely express their gender identities regardless of race, background or socio-economic class, and to feel safe to meet and socialise with other queer people. Read more

Meet award-winning economist Dr Carolyn Chisadza

Dr Carolyn Chisadza, award-winning development economist and senior lecturer, is one of many trailblazing women at UP. Dr Chisadza began her career as a stockbroker. Read more

‘Men can also be feminists, but the voices of women must be heard’ – Prof Elsabe Schoeman, Dean of UP’s Faculty of Law

It's not necessary for women to reinvent the wheel, but they should capitalise on the gains made and take their rightful place in society.” – Prof Elsabe Schoeman, Dean of the UP Law Faculty. Read more

Women’s Rights are Human Rights

This August, we are profiling exceptional women leaders at UP who are championing initiatives aimed at empowering and protecting the wellbeing of women. One such exceptional role model is Matilda Lasseko-Phooko, a Programme Manager at the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at UP. Read more

UP student resurfaces from coma and resumes studies

In celebration of Women’s Month, Cato says this: “Living in a democratic era means women should use their voices to make a positive impact in society by empowering and motivating other women. We should also support one another in our careers.” Read more

‘This society cannot embrace me as a woman before it embraces me as a human being’ – UP Theology lecturer

Some of Dr Lerato Mokoena's most notable career highlights include being included on the prestigious Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans list, as well as Avance Media’s 2020 list of the Top 100 Most Influential Young South Africans. Read more

‘UP is a space where women can grow and lead’ – Prof Loretta Feris, Vice-Principal: Academic

“There is a big difference between the UP I left in 2009 and the UP I see today; it has changed a lot in terms of innovation and transformation,” says Vice-Principal: Academic Prof Loretta Feris. Read more

‘Women need more support to rise to the top’ – UP alumna Nozipho Dlamini, first woman president of SA Colliery Managers’ Association

This Women’s Month, we catch up with University of Pretoria (UP) alumna Nozipho Dlamini, the first woman president of the South African Colliery Managers’ Association (SACMA). Read more

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