Student financial aid: A little can go a long way for SA’s missing middle students

Posted on July 10, 2023

A little really does go a long way – a once-off contribution of as little as R10 could make all the difference to a student in need. Please join us in making a difference on Giving Day.

Tiger Brands and UP young professionals help fight food insecurity among students

Posted on July 07, 2023

Young professionals from Tiger Brands and UP joined forces to pack food parcels for students in need. “We do know from studies that there is a correlation between hunger and academic performance,” said Tiger Brands’ Busisiwe Matontsi.

Food garden at UP Mamelodi Campus feeds – and trains – local community

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.

Making a meaningful impact and fun meet at UP’s RAG of Hope Day as students showcase their talents

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.

UP Pre-University Academy and Hong Kong Polytechnic University teach drone coding to Mamelodi learners

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.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Socially engaged universities are the model of the future

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.

UP team wins second place in international climate solutions competition

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.

UP Vet Books for Africa team returns from donation drive to Zimbabwe and Zambia

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.