AI can prevent crying over spilled milk

Posted on September 17, 2025

Supply chains are the backbone of global commerce, ensuring that goods flow seamlessly from manufacturers to consumers. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of these systems, especially in South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Disruptions from border closures,...

UP EXPERT OPINION: WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY: Click, code, conquer – the digital skills that matter in the age of AI

Posted on July 15, 2025

By 2027, 43% of work-related tasks could be performed by machines

Ransom notes - Fighting ransomware with data-driven innovation and collaboration

Posted on June 25, 2025

Ransomware has emerged as one of the most devastating cyber threats, wreaking havoc on businesses. Ransomware attacks, once indiscriminate and opportunistic, have evolved into sophisticated, targeted campaigns. The advent of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) has lowered barriers to entry for...

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...