Expert panel considers pros and cons of an AI-driven Africa during LeadUP webinar

Posted on May 30, 2023

Despite the risk of job displacement, AI technology presents Africa with opportunities to leap-frog stages of development, said experts during a LeadUP webinar.

‘Climate change will hurt the most vulnerable members of society if we fail to act’ – UP student activist

Posted on May 30, 2023

Climate change student activist Natalie Kapsosideris recently delivered a rousing presentation about the effects of climate change. “You can see how climate change is going to destroy people’s lives, specifically the most vulnerable,” she said.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Hybrid work models and work/ family balance – UP human resources lecturers on what it means to be a family-supportive supervisor

Posted on May 29, 2023

Numerous studies have shown that having a family-supportive supervisor can aid in reducing and managing work/ family conflict and stress, and boost employee morale, say UP academics Prof Eileen Koekemoer and Dr Martha Harunavamwe.

‘Growing anti-intellectual sentiment could dilute universities’ impact’ – Panel discussion at UP Future Africa

Posted on May 26, 2023

A panel discussion on ‘Networking the Networks’ held at @FutureAfricaUP observed that societal distrust of intellectualism and experts is a growing trend that could dilute universities’ ability to impact the “grand challenges” of the times.

UP experts join global efforts to address climate change and sustainable development

Posted on May 23, 2023

UN Expert Groups (EGs) are made up of experts from diverse fields and countries drawn from academia, civil society, international organisations, business, and other sectors.

University of Pretoria convenes world thought leaders at the science leadership event: Africa Week 2023

Posted on May 22, 2023

Africa Week will feature a series of topical dialogues where thought leaders will interpret openness in its broadest sense to move conversations about open science towards concrete actions.

UP becomes member of International Association of Universities

Posted on May 19, 2023

“This membership will advance our aspiration and ambition to be a global African university,” said UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe.

#UPGraduation2023: UP confers honorary doctorate on agricultural development doyen Prof Richard Mkandawire

Posted on May 16, 2023

UP confers honorary doctorate to Africa Director of the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), Professor Richard Mkandawire, for his outstanding influence in the transformation of Africa’s agricultural food systems.