UP researchers find correlation between lower temperatures and spread of COVID-19

Posted on May 08, 2020

A data analysis conducted by four University of Pretoria (UP) academics has found a correlation between lower temperatures and the faster spread of the COVID-19 virus.

UP student projects help local schools kick-start online teaching and learning amid COVID-19 lockdown

Posted on May 08, 2020

A collaboration between local schools and students at UP’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology is finding innovative ways to ensure that teaching and learning continue online while the country is in lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.

UP academic develops animated video series for COVID-19 awareness campaign

Posted on May 07, 2020

An academic from the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pretoria (UP) has developed a series of animated videos that aim to educate the public about COVID-19, which has infected more than 3,5 million people globally and claimed the lives of more than 247 000.

Sport faces a ‘new normal’ post pandemic, says TuksSport Acting Director

Posted on May 07, 2020

The ability to think outside the box is going to be crucial for every administrator who hopes to help revive the sporting industry in South Africa after the coronavirus pandemic, says TuksSport Acting Director Toby Sutcliffe.

UP professor awarded Fulbright scholarship to study perceptions of the role of female police officers in the US

Posted on May 06, 2020

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout from the Faculty of Humanities has been selected as a principal candidate for the Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program (SARSP) for the 2020-2021 academic year.

UP welcomes donation of 600 tablet devices from Aspen Pharmacare for students’ online learning

Posted on May 06, 2020

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Health Sciences received a donation of 600 tablet devices valued at R2.4 million from Aspen Pharmacare to facilitate access to online resources for needy students. The donation will ensure that students will have access to their course material,...

‘UP is going to walk with you this year,’ Vice-Chancellor assures students during talk show appearance

Posted on May 05, 2020

Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria (UP) Professor Tawana Kupe has encouraged students to stay in touch with their faculties in the event that they need additional support, as classes go online this week.

UP ranked No 1 in DHET report on SA research outputs

Posted on May 05, 2020

A report recently released by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) reveals that the University of Pretoria (UP) had the highest number of per capita research publication outputs among the 25 South African public universities in 2018.