‘Excel at what you do, and the rest will follow almost automatically’

Posted on July 12, 2024

Prof Chukuakadibia Eresia-Eke of UP’s Department of Business Management reflects on his journey beyond titles and ratings, emphasising his dedication to impactful teaching and practical research.

UP Department of Business Management celebrates high-achieving students

Posted on July 08, 2024

Joy, laughter, pride and excellence was in the air as the Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) celebrated the remarkable achievements of its top students.

UP prof working to develop entrepreneurship skills among young South Africans

Posted on June 28, 2024

NRF-rated researcher Prof Melodi Botha of UP’s Department of Business Management is dedicated to shaping the future of entrepreneurship education through an entrepreneurial competency framework for South Africa

Academic achievers honoured at EMS Dean’s List ceremony

Posted on June 27, 2024

Forty alumni from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences were honoured during the EMS Dean’s List ceremony. This annual event is hosted to celebrate the achievements of students who have maintained a high level of academic performance throughout their studies.

EMS staff rewarded for their excellence

Posted on June 27, 2024

On 20 June 2024, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria hosted its annual EMS Staff Awards to honour staff members who demonstrated outstanding excellence in teaching and learning, research and media engagements during the 2023 academic year.

SA musician Nicholas Joubert balances musical pursuits with academic success at University of Pretoria

Posted on May 08, 2024

South African musician, Nicholas Joubert, has orchestrated a symphony of success, juggling academic pursuits with a flourishing music career at UP.

Entrepreneurship expert inaugurated in Business Management

Posted on November 03, 2023

Prof Melodi Botha delivered her inaugural address as professor in entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Economic and Management Science’s (EMS) Department of Business Management. The lecture highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship for job creation, driving economic growth, and...

UP EXPERT OPINION: Global university rankings now include social impact: African universities are off to a strong start

Posted on November 01, 2023

A team of international researchers, including UP's Dr Alex Bignotti say that the inclusion of sustainability and positive societal impact in world university rankings will help universities to respond to sustainable development challenges. They write that sustainable development "underpins...