Posted on April 19, 2023
A food garden at UP’s Mamelodi Campus run by staff and student volunteers is not only helping to feed the community but also providing training to Mamelodi residents on how to grow their own vegetables.
Posted on March 01, 2023
UP RAG recently hosted the UP RAG of Hope Day at Hillcrest Campus. The fun-filled event was aimed at raising funds and collecting donations which will go towards helping those in need.
Posted on February 08, 2023
UP's PUA has been collaborating with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) to teach learners from Mamelodi how to code drones. While 40 HKPU students presented virtual classes, a team of UP students volunteered to help the learners apply their new knowledge practically.
Posted on January 31, 2023
Increasingly, institutions are graduating growing numbers of skilled professional leaders who are also citizen scientists, citizen engineers and citizen humanists.
Posted on September 21, 2022
A UP team has won second place in an international competition to find solutions to climate-related problems. ‘Team Tujenge’ developed a solar-powered water purification system using plasma technology to provide clean water to rural areas.
Posted on August 10, 2022
Eight students of UP Veterinary Science travelled more than 4000km – from UP’s Faculty of Veterinary Science to Zimbabwe and Zambia – to deliver boxes of veterinary textbooks, microscopes, and loads of veterinary supplies to worthy recipients.
Posted on July 28, 2022
Children from local ECD centres in Pretoria were treated to a LEGO games treat and practical food and nutrition tips as part of a "fun skills development" outreach event to celebrate the birthday of icon Nelson Mandela.
Posted on June 02, 2022
Fifty aspirant youth entrepreneurs from the community are taking part in the first entrepreneurial course fully funded by UNICEF at the Mamelodi Business Hub in association with UNICEF South Africa and Price Waterhouse Coopers.
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