COVID-19: ‘Patients who can’t communicate suffer even higher medical risks’ – UP expert offers advice

Posted on April 10, 2020

The right to health as described by the World Health Organization (WHO) is an inclusive right that extends beyond basic healthcare – it includes the right to equal opportunities to achieve health, the right to preventative healthcare, and to healthcare that is acceptable and of good...

Watching the end of the world – UP academic on what film habits say about how we’re coping with COVID-19

Posted on April 09, 2020

The rapid spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 virus has prompted several countries to announce a national lockdown in an attempt to “flatten the curve” and curb the impact of the virus.

‘Flocking’: UP academic’s research forms basis of psychosocial support organisation’s drive to provide hope during COVID-19

Posted on April 08, 2020

With the reality of COVID-19 facing many, a psychosocial support organisation is making use of the concept of “flocking” to provide some hope with the help of research conducted by Professor Liesel Ebersöhn of the University of Pretoria.

UP awards 11 000 qualifications in absentia during virtual graduation ceremony

Posted on April 07, 2020

University of Pretoria Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe awarded 11 000 degrees, diplomas and certificates to students in absentia during a virtual graduation ceremony held yesterday (Monday 6 April).

‘It’s crucial that you get the flu vaccine this year,’ says UP virologist

Posted on April 07, 2020

Like most other countries, South Africa finds itself under national lockdown to try to protect ourselves and our loved ones from COVID-19 and flatten the epidemic curve. It is disheartening to know that our actions may make it worse for the vulnerable among us and that all we can really do is...

UP produces interactive app with real-time data on COVID-19 infections

Posted on April 06, 2020

A team from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Statistics in collaboration with other international universities has developed what is believed to be the first interactive app in the country that provides real-time data on COVID-19 using R-Shiny (a statistical software package).

The future of universities post-COVID-19 – UP co-hosts international THE online forum

Posted on April 06, 2020

The financial existential crises experienced at universities and the future funding of research in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were the focus of an online forum organised by the Times Higher Education publication in partnership with the University of Pretoria.

Message to students: Teaching & Learning

Posted on April 03, 2020

This is an uncertain time, not only for us, but also for the whole world. However, in the second week of lockdown, as we are all slowly settling into our new routines, we want to encourage you to take heart and develop a routine that also includes your academic work.