Posted on February 24, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) recently welcomed Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and James Christoff, High Commissioner for Canada in South Africa, to the Mamelodi Business Hub. Their esteemed visit represents a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration...
Posted on December 09, 2024
The Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria visited Leeds University Business School from 26 October to 1 November 2024 for an international business tour between the two institutions, the first of its kind.
Posted on December 02, 2024
Prof Wesley Rosslyn-Smith, Director of the Centre for the Future of Work at the University of Pretoria (UP), has been honoured by the Turnaround Association of South Africa (TM-SA) with the Decade of Academic Excellence in Turnaround Management Award. He was recognised for his pioneering work on...
Posted on November 19, 2024
South Africa lags in green talent training to capacitate people with the skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy. The gap in green talent training delays the transition away from coal. Dr Sean Kruger, lead researcher at the UP Centre for the Future of Work unpacked in The...
Posted on September 27, 2024
“Obtaining my PhD in Business Management from the University of Pretoria (UP) has played a pivotal role in shaping both my academic and professional journey,” says Dr Hangwani Ravhudzulo, who recently graduated during this year’s spring graduation ceremonies. “The rigorous...
Posted on August 29, 2024
From her humble beginnings as kitchen caretaker at the University of Pretoria (UP) to administrator in the Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Dorah Mashiyane has demonstrated an admirable commitment to her career development. Over the last 16...
Posted on August 21, 2024
“I found the subject fascinating as it sparked my interest in understanding how various processes are interconnected to deliver products and services to consumers like myself,” says Dr Agigi, a lecturer in the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Business Management in...
Posted on August 02, 2024
Prof Sonali Das of UP’s Department of Business Management believes coming to South Africa as an outsider propelled her to ask questions that others would not have, and ultimately helped her forge ahead.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Posted on October 23, 2023
In a compelling narrative of scholarly accomplishment, Dr Catherine le Roux emerges as a distinguished exemplar of female professionals making significant strides in academia. Rejoining her alma mater, the University of Pretoria, Dr Le Roux's trajectory highlights the profound influence and...
Posted on October 18, 2023
Launched by UP and established in collaboration with UNICEF South Africa and PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Hub on the Mamelodi Campus offers young people in Mamelodi and further afield the opportunity to realise their entrepreneurial ambitions.
Posted on October 04, 2023
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) recently hosted its annual EMS Awards to celebrate the excellence of outstanding academic staff. The awards, which were held at the EMS Research Hub on the Hatfield Campus, honoured the academic excellence of staff in three categories, namely...
Posted on July 19, 2023
In honour of Mandela Day, the Mamelodi Business Hub entrepreneurs dedicated their 67 minutes to work in the community vegetable garden to help feed local early childhood development (ECD) centres, in line with the theme for 2023; “It’s in your hands: Climate, Food, and...
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