Posted on August 19, 2024
UP announces FARM@UP, Africa's first integrated, high-tech agricultural research & training facility. This 570ha hub will revolutionise agricultural research & development in Africa.
Posted on August 17, 2024
Discover why joining UP could be the best decision you ever make! From world-class facilities to unmatched academic excellence, learn what makes UP a top choice for students worldwide.
Posted on August 16, 2024
UP’s 6th Annual Women in Science Symposium brought together prominent women to discuss the leadership roles of women in science. From inspiring stories to addressing challenges in STEM, this event was a powerful reflection on gender equality and sustainability.
Posted on August 16, 2024
The world is plagued with numerous challenges including climate change, diseases, poverty and malnutrition, with the negative impacts most felt in developing economies.
Posted on August 16, 2024
With growing pressure to cut carbon emissions, innovations like ‘green steel’ are coming into their own. “Green steel comes with challenges, but these should be viewed as opportunities,” said UP’s Prof Charles Siyasiya during his inaugural address.
Posted on August 16, 2024
University of Pretoria (UP) alumnus Dinashaneng Sammy Mamogobo (23) recently received the 2024 African Honoree Authors’ Award in recognition of his contributions to promoting African languages and literature.
Posted on August 15, 2024
In her insightful piece Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, explores the seismic shift in gender roles in STEM fields.
Posted on August 14, 2024
International students collaborated on groundbreaking solutions for a sustainable future as UP hosted a transcultural student research group from Germany’s Zeppelin University.
Posted on August 14, 2024
Two internationally renowned professors from UP's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and founding members of the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), Profs Mike and Brenda Wingfield, were recently honoured by IUFRO
Posted on August 13, 2024
Bes Liebenberg, Head of Student Wellness at UP, has been honoured as the first South African and first woman outside the US to join the Parthenon Society of ACUHO-I. This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to campus housing and student support.
Posted on August 13, 2024
In her insightful op-ed, Dr Clarietta Chagwiza highlights the crucial role of science in addressing pervasive inequalities that hinder progress in developing economies. From gender and income disparities to unequal access to technology and education, these challenges prevent us from achieving the...
Posted on August 12, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) co-hosted the first Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Conference on African soil, on 25 and 26 July 2024 under the theme "Empowering Future...
Posted on August 09, 2024
UP's Prof Nasima Carrim, newly appointed President of SIOPSA says persistence has been the winning recipe behind her career successes. "I believe in the adage: ‘It's better to have tried and failed than not have tried at all.’ When I fail, I go to plan B and try again," she says.
Posted on August 08, 2024
“Having women politicians is not enough to protect women’s rights – it is important to have feminist leaders who are conscious of the plight of women,” writes political science expert Dr Zainab Monisola Olaitan, a postdoctoral Fellow at UP’s Centre for Human Rights.
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.
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