Posted on August 02, 2024
“I’m passionate about communicating results, as science communication is crucial,” says UP lecturer Dr Zamantungwa Mnisi, a specialist in veterinary tropical diseases.
Posted on August 02, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology recently hosted Dr. Sian Proctor, mission pilot of SpaceX Inspiration4, in collaboration with the US Embassy.
Posted on August 02, 2024
Three UP BCom Honours in Marketing Management students recently returned from London where they represented South Africa in the prestigious L'Oréal Brandstorm international finals.
Posted on July 31, 2024
Nearly 9 in 10 rangers in Africa say their lives are in danger on the job. As we commemorate World Ranger Day on 31 July, UP is proud to be working with international researchers and the Game Rangers Association of Africa to help keep our anti-poaching heroes safer through better injury prevention.
Posted on July 30, 2024
Prof Eugene Lee Davids, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, highlights that friendships are essential for emotional health, decision-making, and overall well-being during this crucial phase.
Posted on July 25, 2024
Your R67 raffle ticket not only helps the #UPGivingMatters campaign help students, but also gives you the chance of winning this iconic ‘one-year-only’ 1967 Beetle, once owned by UP’s longest serving Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Casper (CH) Rautenbach.
Posted on July 25, 2024
Section Sports Medicine at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce that several of its distinguished alumni from the Sports Medicine Section have been appointed to the South African medical team for the 2024 Olympics in France. This esteemed group of professionals will be instrumental in...
Posted on July 24, 2024
The University of Pretoria has teamed up with Align Technology, a Switzerland-based company, to revolutionise postgraduate training in digital orthodontic treatment.
Posted on July 19, 2024
This year, as part of UP's efforts to raise awareness and funds, the campaign has launched a raffle for an iconic 1967 Volkswagen (VW) Beetle. The vehicle holds special significance for the University, having once been owned by Prof Casper Rautenbach who served as Vice-Chancellor and Principal at...
Posted on July 19, 2024
Sci-Enza provides a stimulating environment where discovery is encouraged and learning becomes an adventure, exploring the intricacies of physics, unravelling the mysteries of biology, and delving into the world of technology and innovation.
Posted on July 19, 2024
UP’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) hosted the first ShowUP Arts Festival, which offered school learners and students the opportunity to compete against each other in various genres.
Posted on July 19, 2024
Researchers in the UP's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences expressed their views on South Africa's recent decision to impose a 10% import tariff on solar panels. The researchers state that, “while specific microlevel interventions such as the solar panel tariff are important, they...
Posted on July 18, 2024
In the spirit of Mandela Day on 18 July, which encourages individuals to devote 67 minutes to charitable endeavours or community service, Professor Themba Mosia, Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal at UP, invites everyone to participate in supporting a good cause.
Posted on July 18, 2024
Higher education in SA costs R20,000/month, unaffordable for many. Families struggle, students miss out. Gugu Ihenacho highlights the need for support.
Posted on July 17, 2024
Emily Mac Gregor, a final-year medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UP, has garnered national acclaim for her exceptional achievements in the field of medicine.
Posted on July 17, 2024
Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these bills have scarcely attracted public attention. This changed dramatically in 2023, with President William Ruto’s first budget following his election victory the year...
Posted on July 15, 2024
PhD candidate Nomzamo Dlamini of the University of Pretoria’s Department of Consumer and Food Sciences devised a new assessment tool reflecting factors unique to people in the global south, which can be used by researchers to better understand food choice motives.
Posted on July 12, 2024
With R82m raised since 2022, UP is close to the R100m target for its #GivingMatters campaign.
Posted on July 12, 2024
“I want to use my knowledge as a biologist to make a difference to the health burden on the African continent,” says Dr Dina Coertzen, a biotechnology lecturer at UP, who is focused on contributing to the fight to eliminate malaria and on gender equality in the sciences.
Posted on July 12, 2024
Ever heard of ruthenium? It’s one of the rarest-known metals – and the focus of UP chemistry lecturer Dr Frikkie Malan’s research. He chats about his discipline and the work he does with young people to inspire in them a love of science.
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