Why knowing what black mamba venom does to the human body is crucial

Posted on October 04, 2019

Black mambas are extremely dangerous reptiles – in fact, many consider the species to be one of the world’s deadliest snakes. They won’t seek out human interaction. But if cornered or confronted, they will strike. And their venom is lethal.

Smartphone technology based on UP research helps young children with hearing and vision problems

Posted on October 03, 2019

A two-minute smartphone test can identify hearing and vision problems before children even start school according to new research published in the prestigious Bulletin of the World Health Organisation.

UP TIPS study helps make rugby players healthier to perform in tournaments

Posted on October 03, 2019

The largest prospective study on illness in rugby union players has revealed that 70% of the players studied in just one season’s Super Rugby Tournament reported illness at some time during the tournament.

Central banks are waking up to climate change dangers. It’s about time

Posted on October 02, 2019

The impact of climate change on the stability of individual financial institutions and the financial system in general is growing. It influences the types of activities that financial institutions will fund and the cost of finance.

UP signs collaboration agreement with University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore)

Posted on October 02, 2019

A mutual agreement of understanding has been signed between the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and UP to collaborate in learning and research support within the car manufacturing and transport industries in South Africa.

University Social Responsibility Month

Posted on October 01, 2019

This October, the University Social Responsibility campaign will be launched. The campaign aims to raise awareness on the University of Pretoria’s (UP) impact on communities through our social responsiveness and social responsibility initiatives.

Towards a prosperous Africa – Partnerships for impact

Posted on October 01, 2019

Africa is a continent on the rise, a place where economic performance has proved resilient despite turbulent international events. But Africa is also a continent of contradictions and complexity.

UP looks at tourism sector to help create jobs

Posted on September 30, 2019

Research has revealed that young people aged 15-24 are the most vulnerable in the South African labour market, with unemployment figures for this group sitting at 55.2% in the first quarter of 2019.