UP shows strong adaptability to online teaching and learning – survey

Posted on July 07, 2020

Data from a University of Pretoria (UP) survey shows that the vast majority of lecturers and students at the institution managed to move relatively seamlessly into remote (online) teaching and learning mode.

UP team proposes single address dataset to identify and respond to emerging COVID-19 clusters

Posted on July 06, 2020

A team from the University of Pretoria (UP) has proposed a way forward for establishing and coordinating a single address dataset for Gauteng, which could be adopted by the rest of the country. One address dataset is needed now more than ever, as addresses are imperative to control and slow down...

ANALYSIS: Balancing privacy with public health during COVID-19: how well is South Africa doing?

Posted on July 03, 2020

COVID-19 spreads from person to person through droplet and contact transmission. That’s why contact tracing and quarantining have been included as one approach to control the spread of the virus.

Steps to be taken should you experience COVID-19 symptoms while on a UP campus

Posted on July 01, 2020

If a staff member, student or visitor to the campus experiences the sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms while on a UP campus or at a facility, they must immediately report this to the Control Centre on the emergency number that appears on the back of all staff and students cards (0800 006 428). The...

Turnaround strategy and business rescue: UP experts and alumni offer help to small businesses struggling during pandemic

Posted on July 01, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to inflict damage on every aspect of daily life, business is facing a past that has gone forever and a future that is uncertain. Fortunately there’s help at hand, including the National SMME Support Portal (NSSP) smmeportal.up.ac.za launched in May by the...

LeadUP online series: “Africa cannot afford a situation where a food crisis outweighs a health crisis” – panellist on food security in Africa amid COVID-19

Posted on June 30, 2020

COVID-19 has had a severe effect on the supply and demand of food production, and could lead to a severe food security crisis unless Africa has the most appropriate policies in place.

University of Pretoria food safety expert warns food safety crisis now could be tipping point for health sector

Posted on June 29, 2020

One of South Africa’s top food safety experts, Professor Lise Korsten, has warned that the country cannot afford another food-borne outbreak like the listeriosis crisis of 2017/18 in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Face masks during exercise: UP experts weigh in on what you should consider when deciding

Posted on June 27, 2020

Two University of Pretoria (UP) researchers have offered useful tips to gym bunnies and sports enthusiasts hoping to get back into action as the world adjusts to a new normal caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.