Posted on May 04, 2023
UP graduate Linda Bhila graduates with flying colour and forms part of Golden Key member despite being diagnosed with mycetoma disease.
Posted on May 03, 2023
In his recent Business Day column, Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the efforts of European countries to address their exploitation of Africa and the call of Africa for reparations through the 1993 Abuja Proclamation.
Posted on May 03, 2023
The pandemic has already raised necessary questions around the integrity of the election and the IEC’s readiness to hold it. What is also important, however, is how political parties and, since this is a local government election, independent candidates will use this experience to shape...
Posted on May 02, 2023
UP's Department of Biochemistry, Genetics & Microbiology Professor Thulani Makhalanyane, unpacks his field of expertise in this Business Talk interview as well as his upcoming public expert lecture on 4 May. He also explains why the microbiome field is important.
Posted on May 02, 2023
A family of five veterinarians, all of whom have qualified at UP! The latest graduates are Marlie and Sybrand Harris, who recently shared a graduation stage during the Faculty of Veterinary Science’s ceremony.
Posted on May 02, 2023
UP and the University of Edinburgh discuss strategic partnership areas for the two universities during a recent visit to the United Kingdom.
Posted on April 28, 2023
A new exhibition entitled 'Artology': Selected Works from UP Museums Collection is now on at the Javett-UP Art Centre.
Posted on April 26, 2023
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) graduate, Saman Akhtar, tosses her cap at UP’s autumn graduations after beating cancer all while completing her medical degree.
Posted on April 25, 2023
Having been fascinated from an early age by ecology and the natural world, Donaldson set a course for success in her chosen field, which has culminated in her graduating with a PhD as part of the University’s autumn graduation sessions.
Posted on April 25, 2023
UP malaria experts, Professor Tiaan de Jager and Dr Taneshka Kruger from UP's Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control shed light on ways to eliminate malaria in light of World Malaria Day today, 25 May 2023.
Posted on April 24, 2023
Dr Tshepiso Maila, who obtains her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from UP and becomes the first female doctor from Mmakgatle village in Limpopo.
Posted on April 21, 2023
Receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria is “a huge honour and very unexpected”, says Dr Laurie Dippenaar a UP alumni and retired captain of industry who co-founded some of South Africa’s biggest and most successful financial institutions.
Posted on April 21, 2023
UP’s Moja Gabedi space has become a place of “meaningful engagement”. Site managers Innocent Chauke and Pontsho Masele tell us more.
Posted on April 21, 2023
Ruvasha Govender recently received a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree with 12 distinctions and an ASAIPA National Medical Student Award for being one of two top medical students in South Africa.
Posted on April 20, 2023
UP veterinary science lecturer Thembeka Mtetwa details her journey from attending public schools where there was “limited or no access to resources” to becoming a published academic and now the proud of holder of a PhD.
Posted on April 19, 2023
A food garden at UP’s Mamelodi Campus run by staff and student volunteers is not only helping to feed the community but also providing training to Mamelodi residents on how to grow their own vegetables.
Posted on April 19, 2023
UP will be awarding 11 908 qualifications during its Autumn Graduation season, which starts today,19 April 2023. Of the qualifications to be awarded at the 28 Autumn Graduation ceremonies, 201 are doctorates, 1 384 master’s degrees and 2 021 are honours degrees.
Posted on April 17, 2023
SAAM is a campaign centered around sexual assault awareness and it takes place annually in April.
Posted on April 12, 2023
UP graduate Dehan Kukkuk will be heading Eastern Cape Red Meat Producers Organisation (EC RPO) in the province with the largest number of livestock in the country.
Posted on April 06, 2023
UP and the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign have formalised their institutional agreement through a memorandum of understanding. The partnership will enable research, teaching and learning collaborations between the two universities.
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