Posted on September 11, 2025
When life redirected Kgetsi Khomotso Nkoana’s plans, she chose not to stand still. Born in Limpopo and raised in Pretoria, she persevered – and graduated with a Higher Certificate in Sports Science from UPOnline, the University of Pretoria’s (UP) premier online education service.
Posted on September 11, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) hosted a special meet-and-greet between the Hillensberg Trust bursary recipients, representatives of the Trust, the UP Department of Institutional Advancement’s Fundraising Division and the UP Financial Aid team, celebrating a partnership that continues to...
Posted on September 10, 2025
Research by a new University of Pretoria (UP) PhD graduate has led to the development of a skin replacement product that paves the way for 3D bioprinting of “natural” skin replacement products, offering an alternative to traditional skin grafts.
Posted on September 10, 2025
Dr Bodibadi Dorothy Modungwa has become a beacon of inspiration after receiving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Setswana from the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria (UP). Her doctoral research focused on teaching Setswana as a home language in Grades 11 and 12, marking the...
Posted on September 09, 2025
A new University of Pretoria (UP) PhD graduate says she hopes her research – which uses computer science to develop robust representation methods for DNA – could enable early detection of diseases such as cancer.
Posted on September 08, 2025
International Literacy Day is commemorated annually on 8 September.
Posted on September 05, 2025
Recent University of Pretoria (UP) graduate Nomfundo Brukwe is an educator who’s on a mission to support inclusive education – which seems entirely appropriate, given the meaning of her name.
Posted on September 05, 2025
PRETORIA: The cost of storing the world’s constantly growing ‘dark data’ – data that is stored but never used – is creating a significant carbon footprint and requires new thinking from information technologists.
Posted on September 04, 2025
Dr Dampier's research aims to address some of the biggest concerns in society
Posted on September 03, 2025
Whilst completing her studies, Dr Maesela served as Team Doctor for South Africa's Banyana Banyana
Posted on September 01, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) will confer 169 doctoral degrees during its spring graduation ceremonies, taking place from Monday to Friday, 1–5 September 2025, at the Hillcrest campus. In total, more than 2 100 students will be capped and robed as they celebrate this significant milestone.
Posted on August 29, 2025
The University of Pretoria's Prof Peter Le Roux delivered his inaugural address during August
Posted on August 27, 2025
However, it is important for it to be monitored, as it can be used for propaganda, manipulation and advertising (such as click bait). With the announcement in January this year that Meta is ending its fact-checking programme on Facebook, Instagram and Threads, the challenge has escalated.
Posted on August 26, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has cemented its position as a powerhouse for women in science
Posted on August 26, 2025
African Traditional Medicine is a contentious topic within our healthcare systems
Posted on August 25, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched its newly revamped Teaching and Learning webpage, with a fresh design and easier navigation. This mobile-friendly platform is designed to make resources, policies and success stories easier to find and engage with. The update forms part of UP’s...
Posted on August 21, 2025
With a footprint of over one million square metres of floor space, 1200 hectares of land, and a student population of over 55 000, the University of Pretoria’s (UP) carbon footprint calculation of each of its activities, procurements and operations is a major undertaking.
Posted on August 21, 2025
Are African municipalities financially ready for the digital revolution that smart cities demand?
Posted on August 19, 2025
In the last stretch of South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) presidency, question marks over the participation of the US are looming large. This was evident from a public dialogue held at the University of Pretoria (UP) titled, ‘South Africa and the G20: Progress, problems and...
Posted on August 18, 2025
PRETORIA - As opinions on migration continue to affect elections throughout the world, a University of Pretoria (UP) expert has called upon governments and the public to move beyond rigid classifications such as “skilled versus unskilled” and “legal versus illegal” migrants.
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