Green, deep learning

Posted on May 29, 2025

A single query to ChatGPT uses as much electricity as burning a light bulb for about 20 minutes. Multiply that by the millions of requests that this artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot receives each day, and the environmental impact is ominous.

Bridging the digital divide: Youth empowerment through AI training at UP Mamelodi Campus

Posted on February 12, 2025

UP's Mamelodi Campus hosted students from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to teach local high school learners how to use AI to create solutions to real-world problems.

UP celebrates 117 years of innovation and impact

Posted on February 10, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is commemorating 117 years of shaping minds and transforming lives. From its humble beginnings in 1908 to its current status as one of Africa’s leading institutions, UP’s journey embodies the spirit of progress and dedication to knowledge creation.

UP’s Prof Vukosi Marivate marks six years as ABSA Chair of Data Science

Posted on December 18, 2024

Prof Vukosi Marivate is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria.

Rooted in Africa, leading the future

Posted on November 29, 2024

UP has excelled in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024. “This underscores UP’s role in Africa and demonstrates its commitment to addressing the continent’s challenges through impactful research, innovation and inclusivity,” said VC and...

UP researchers shine at SA’s ‘Science Oscars’

Posted on July 12, 2024

Congratulations to the three UP researchers who triumphed at last night’s NSTF-South32 Awards, which celebrate excellence in science, engineering, technology and innovation.