UP researchers scoop category awards at prestigious NSTF-South32 awards

Posted on June 28, 2019

University of Pretoria (UP) researchers, Prof Robin Crewe and Dr Mardé Helbig won category awards at the 2018/2019 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF-South32) Awards function, held yesterday at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.

Enterprises UP celebrates GSTM and Executive Education delegates

Posted on June 20, 2019

Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) recently held a certificate ceremony at the CSIR International Convention Centre to recognise those who have successfully completed their training programmes and short courses for the 2018/2019 season.

Nomination of candidates for the position of President of Convocation now open

Posted on June 06, 2019

The Convocation The Convocation is a legally constituted body which includes approximately 300 000 alumni of the University as its largest constituency. Members of the University’s executive, deans of faculties, all current permanent academic staff, professors emeriti and other retired...

#TuksArchery: UP archers bag two gold medals at Archery World Cup in Turkey

Posted on June 02, 2019

TuksSport archers made South African sports history last weekend by winning two gold medals during the Hyundai Archery World Cup in Antalya.

IN MY OPINION: We must eradicate ‘period poverty’ and ensure universal access to menstrual management products

Posted on May 31, 2019

On the 28th day of the fifth month, Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Day is observed worldwide. This date echoes the menstrual cycle, which usually occurs every 28 days, while menstruation is approximately five days long. MH Day was first observed in 2014, to raise awareness of good menstrual hygiene...

UP academics’ work on African mole-rat research could pave way for new painkillers for humans

Posted on May 30, 2019

Three University of Pretoria (UP) scientists are part of a team whose research on African mole-rats has led to a discovery that may hold the key to pain management in humans.

Best Wishes for the June Examinations – Message from Professor Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Posted on May 30, 2019

I would like to wish our students all the best as we approach the first round of examinations for the year. Our students are extremely hardworking, and I have no doubt that this quality of persevering toward the goal of success will stand you in good stead.

UP’s Faculty of Humanities – 100 not out!

Posted on May 27, 2019

The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Humanities is celebrating its centenary throughout 2019 – but the Faculty paid a special tribute to its history on 27 May, in commemoration of the day that it was first established in 1919.