Consensus studies as a vehicle to ensure ethical evidence-based policy guidance

Posted on December 04, 2019

Scientific enquiry and the communication of science are essential to achieving universal goals related to development. The issue of the ethical conduct of science is sharply under focus concerning the contemporary demand for evidence-based policy.

COMMENT: ‘Many people with disabilities are limited by society rather than by their particular condition’

Posted on December 03, 2019

The International Day for Persons with Disabilities aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities, and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

UP signs up for City of Tshwane Inter-University Innovation Challenge to boost service delivery

Posted on December 02, 2019

The University of Pretoria is participating in an inter-university innovation challenge with Tshwane University of Technology and UNISA in an attempt to help the City of Tshwane with ideas for innovative and efficient service delivery.

UP Ampath Chair in Human Genetics focuses on better health for all South Africans

Posted on November 27, 2019

Knowledge exchange and innovation to ultimately benefit health economics in South Africa were the main focus as the University of Pretoria (UP) and pathology and laboratory medicine services provider Ampath signed an addendum to a Memorandum of Agreement recently.

UP Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe to receive honorary doctorate from Michigan State University

Posted on November 26, 2019

UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities by Michigan State University (MSU) on 13 December.

UP professors take top honours at 2019 Health Excellence Awards

Posted on November 25, 2019

Thought leaders at UP's Faculty of Health Sciences were honoured at the 2019 Health Excellence Awards as two of the Faculty’s professors won first place and another secured a second runner-up spot.

COMMENT: ‘16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence more crucial than ever’

Posted on November 25, 2019

The United Nations General Assembly has designated 25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and has invited governments, international organisations and NGOs to organise activities to raise public awareness of the issue.

COMMENT: Black Consciousness in South Africa demands a much wider historical lens

Posted on November 22, 2019

This year marks the 42nd anniversary of Black Wednesday, when the apartheid regime banned 18 civic organisations in a targeted attack on media freedom and civil society. Many of these organisations were aligned to the Black Consciousness Movement. The high number of organisations outlawed by the...