CAPTURING HISTORY: UP Archives announces winners of #UPStaySafe ‘Life under lockdown’ photo competition

Posted on August 19, 2020

More than 300 photographs were submitted by UP staff and students from across South Africa to the #UPStaySafe competition launched by UP Archives, which required entrants to document their experience under lockdown.

UP and University of Leeds collaborate on digital project to teach kids about COVID-19

Posted on August 18, 2020

The University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of Leeds are working together on a project to determine if children between eight and 12 years old can learn about COVID-19 through a storybook and/or by playing an online game.

Taking a new approach to work-life balance amid COVID-19 – UP prof offers employees and employers pointers

Posted on August 18, 2020

While the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance is not a novel concept for many employees and employers alike – over the years, a rise in the usage of technology has blurred the boundary between work and family – working from home during COVID-19 has come with a new set of...

UP’s first-ever Virtual #ChooseUP Day a success; about 10 000 grade 12 learners tour campuses virtually

Posted on August 17, 2020

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) first-ever Virtual #ChooseUP Day was successfully held on Saturday 15 August. This exciting event saw approximately 10 000 grade 12 learners and their parents/guardians visit UP’s campuses virtually.

Online and distance education to soar in the face of COVID-19, experts predict at UP's Flexible Futures 2020 Conference

Posted on August 13, 2020

Online and distance education will gain greater legitimacy as enrolments are expected to grow in this area in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SA needs new path to growth post-COVID-19, says SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago at webinar celebrating bank’s partnership with UP

Posted on August 13, 2020

“South Africa’s debt situation is critical. And our rebound from lockdown is looking weak compared with other countries. As a country, we need to find a path back to fiscal sustainability and growth.”

DHESI and Higher Health launch 24-hour hotline to address mental health needs of staff and students

Posted on August 12, 2020

The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (DHESI) in conjunction with Higher Health – the national agency responsible for implementing programmes that address staff and student well-being in the tertiary education sector – has launched an initiative that will address...

Theatre in the time of COVID-19: Should the show go on?

Posted on August 12, 2020

The cultural and creative industries sector has, undoubtedly, been hit the hardest by the pandemic. In fact, UNESCO called the situation a “cultural emergency” on a global scale.