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-led astronomy research team explores formation of giant radio galaxies

Posted on February 10, 2025

Enabled by supercomputing, University of Pretoria (UP) researchers have led an international team of astronomers that has provided deeper insight into the entire life cycle (birth, growth and death) of giant radio galaxies, which resemble “cosmic fountains” – jets of superheated...

UP researchers use groundbreaking tech to limit livestock methane emissions

Posted on February 07, 2025

Thanks to an investment from the New Zealand government, researchers at UP’s experimental farm have implemented the latest technology in cattle feed machinery.

UP excels in Middle East and Africa Future Leaders tourism challenge hosted in Dubai

Posted on February 05, 2025

UP honours students recently participated in the finals of the MEA Future Leaders Challenge

Yorkshire Terrier receives life-saving tracheal stent at UP’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

Posted on January 31, 2025

A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent

UP and RMIS join hands to empower communal and emerging farmers

Posted on January 30, 2025

A recent Farmer’s Day organised by UP and RMIS resulted in successful identifying, aging and vaccination of 176 cattle.

Important: 2025 Accommodation Process for UP Bursary and NSFAS-Funded Students

Posted on January 30, 2025

All UP bursary and NSFAS-funded students are requested to take note of the 2025 Accommodation Process.

‘Who defends human rights defenders?’ – UN Special Rapporteur during UP-hosted roundtable discussion

Posted on January 29, 2025

UP's Centre for Human Rights co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders

UP EXPERT OPINION - WALK YOUR DOG MONTH: ‘Going for a stroll with your dog is enriching for both you and your pet’ – UP veterinary specialist physician

Posted on January 27, 2025

Walk Your Dog Month is observed every year in January.

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.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Destination: South Africa

Posted on December 12, 2024

By telling the stories of today through film, South Africa can attract the tourists of tomorrow. Film tourism – and the narratives we tell about the destination, culture or attributes of a location – can help make a place more famous. South Africa should start sharing these stories.

Expert Opinion: It just takes only one to break the silence.

Posted on December 09, 2024

Whistleblowers should be rewarded for their courage; instead, many pay for it with their lives.

UP transfers intellectual property to spin-out company hearScreen

Posted on December 06, 2024

Members of UP’s Innovation and Contracts Management Division joined the CEO of the hearX Group to formalise the transfer of intellectual property to hearScreen (Pty) Ltd.

UP and Cornell University establish Centre for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health and Equity

Posted on December 06, 2024

UP and the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have received a grant from the USA’s National Institutes of Health to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health, and Equity in a...

Ground-breaking Nama children’s book ‘My Third Ouma’ brings midwife legacy to life

Posted on December 05, 2024

A children’s book based on the film documentary ‘Vroedvrou’ by Professor Siona O’Connell was launched in Kuboes in the Northern Cape on 9 November 2024. This is one of the first Nama children's books published in South Africa.

UP student’s ‘asteroid’ discovery recorded in International Astronomical Union database

Posted on December 04, 2024

A third-year student at UP is over the moon after being credited with a provisional asteroid detection that has been catalogued in the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center database.

UP Triumphs at the 2024 MACE Excellence Awards

Posted on December 02, 2024

The Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA) and the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration (DESA), at the University of Pretoria (UP), achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, securing an impressive...

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...

Orphaned rhino calf undergoes life-saving surgery at UP’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

Posted on November 28, 2024

Five-month-old, 125kg orphaned white rhino calf from The Rhino Orphanage in Limpopo has successfully undergone life-saving surgery at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science. The calf had been exhibiting signs of colic for two days and was urgently referred for...

MEET YOU IN THE METAVERSE. What if we could experience clothing brands socially – without leaving home.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Fashion brands are entering the metaverse to provide highly personalised digital experiences. As retail therapy takes on a whole new look, is this the end of bricks-and-mortar malls?