Posted on August 25, 2021
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Student Counselling Unit (SCU) has announced the winners of an exciting competition that aimed to highlight resilience throughout 2020 and 2021.
Posted on August 12, 2021
“There are indeed significant silver linings that have emerged that can help institutions shape a successful future.” – UP VC Prof Tawana Kupe discusses lessons learned and advances made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted on August 06, 2021
Prof Jenny M Hoobler offers advice on how to overcome learned helplessness that results from the similar societal feelings we all experience in the face of COVID and the many economic challenges South Africa must now confront.
Posted on August 03, 2021
While the panellists acknowledged what a difficult year 2020 was, they agreed that universities have had the opportunity to be uncharacteristically flexible and responsive.
Posted on August 02, 2021
Meet Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies at @Faculty_HSUP, and a social media campaigner for equal access to COVID-19 vaccination.
Posted on July 23, 2021
UP’s Graduate School of Technology Management hosted a public seminar on the hot topic of vaccine manufacturing in South Africa.
Posted on July 22, 2021
UP is among the first institutions in South Africa’s higher education sector to have a COVID-19 vaccination centre and is helping the Gauteng Department of Health roll out its vaccination campaign.
Posted on June 10, 2021
The facility is currently administering vaccinations to healthcare workers registered on the Health Professions Council of South Africa and citizens over the age of 60.
Posted on June 03, 2021
The Department of Education Innovation describes what it took for UP to achieve an almost seamless transition to online learning at the start of the COVID-19 crisis.
Posted on May 27, 2021
Mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19 is higher in African countries than reported from studies done in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. This is according to the findings of a study that was conducted by a team of African researchers, including experts from the...
Posted on May 25, 2021
"The future of the world hinges on the future of Africa." – Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tawana Kupe makes a bold statement in his annual Africa Day address.
Posted on March 24, 2021
Old work habits need to be replaced with new habits, say experts from UP’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
Posted on March 17, 2021
The UP and ILO report explores what lessons can be drawn from the role business played in SA’s transition from apartheid to democracy.
Posted on March 09, 2021
Prof Sunil Maharaj, Dean of UP’s EBIT Faculty, writes about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Engineering faculties and students around the world.
Posted on March 06, 2021
First-years were introduced to UP, the executive and the SRC, learnt about registration and Academic Orientation Week, and got a virtual tour of the campus.
Posted on February 18, 2021
UP’s Pre-University Academy has collaborated with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on a virtual project aimed at familiarising high school students with university campuses.
Posted on February 17, 2021
Healthcare services in metropolitan areas have been inundated by the number of COVID-19 infections taking away the emergency care for mothers in labour, warn UP experts.
Posted on February 17, 2021
The Forum will provide an opportunity for university and sustainable development leaders to analyse the opportunities and responsibilities of universities to address challenges highlighted by COVID-19.
Posted on February 12, 2021
More than 300 days after they closed their doors, the @UP_museums welcomed their first visitor, UP anthropology and archaeology student Tebogo Nkosi.
Posted on February 04, 2021
With public schools still closed as a result of COVID-19, Prof Kobus Maree of UP’s Dept of Educational Psychology offers learners and parents tips on how to maximise learning potential.
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