UP professor part of international team conducting environmental research in Antarctica

Posted on June 02, 2020

Professor Don Cowan, Director of the Centre for Microbial Ecology and Genomics at the University of Pretoria (UP), is part of a team of international scientists that has been awarded A$36 million (R429 million) to conduct research in Antarctica. The funding from the Australian government has...

UP webinar on ‘Future Africa Post-COVID-19’ suggests researchers must play leading role in reshaping African society

Posted on June 02, 2020

Participants from around the world joined a University of Pretoria (UP)-hosted webinar titled “Future Africa Post-COVID-19” on Friday. The webinar was held in commemoration of Africa Month, which is celebrated throughout May, and looked at what the future holds for the continent in...

‘A recipe for success’ – Dean Elsabé Loots discusses 100 years of UP Economic & Management Sciences achievements

Posted on June 02, 2020

Faculty Dean Professor Elsabé Loots leads the team responsible for guiding EMS@UP into a future that she sees as continuing the culture of excellence that has become synonymous with the Faculty.

World Milk Day: ‘Milk and dairy products are an important component of a prudent diet’ writes UP expert

Posted on June 01, 2020

World Milk Day on 1 June is an international day established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food.

Global Day of Parents: ‘Caregivers are a child’s best resource for early childhood development’ – UP speech-language experts

Posted on June 01, 2020

Global Day of Parents on 1 June is observed annually to honour parents and caregivers for their commitment to their children’s best interests. With the imposed lockdown, this caregiving role has had to extend to that of educator, which has added a new (sometimes unwelcome) angle to parenting.

UP support programmes ensure no student is left behind during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on May 29, 2020

In an effort to continue supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic, various faculties and units at the University of Pretoria (UP) have rolled out projects and initiatives to make this difficult period more manageable for our student body.

University of Pretoria’s Centre for Entrepreneurship launches free National Support Portal for SMMEs

Posted on May 29, 2020

The Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Pretoria (UP) has launched a National SMME Support Portal (NSSP).

International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Peacekeeping, capacity to protect, and responsibility while protecting

Posted on May 29, 2020

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, commemorated annually on 29 May, is a day dedicated to honouring and paying tribute to men and women who have lost their lives while serving in UN peacekeeping missions, both military and civilians.