UP PhD candidate wins big in international engineering competition

Posted on November 20, 2020

University of Pretoria student Bianca Gevers has won the Young Persons’ Lecture Competition in South Africa, while also placing second in the Young Persons’ World Lecture Competition.

South Africa has failed to harness the digital revolution: how can it fix the problem?

Posted on November 20, 2020

A number of countries have successfully harnessed the digital revolution to enable broader socio-economic development. But South Africa has fallen behind.

‘COVID-19 a reminder that the world is on the edge of constant disruptions’ – UP Vice-Chancellor Prof Kupe at Future of Higher Education virtual discussion

Posted on November 19, 2020

The University of Pretoria (UP) in conjunction with New York University (NYU) recently hosted a panel discussion on the ‘Future of Higher Education’ and further discussed the role of global cross-institutional and cross-sector partnerships in leading opportunities for the future of...

UP designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for hearing loss – a first in Africa

Posted on November 17, 2020

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at UP has been formally designated as a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for the prevention of deafness and hearing loss.

Post-COVID-19: Opportunity for universities to have a rethink

Posted on November 16, 2020

Universities have a long history of operating in environments that are unstable, disruptive and unpredictable.

World Diabetes Day: UP insulin project acknowledges crucial role of nurses in managing the disease

Posted on November 14, 2020

South Africa has the highest levels of diabetes-related mortality on the African continent. In 2019, 89 800 of the 366 200 diabetes-related deaths in Africa occurred in South Africa.

Change is imminent for the world and the audit profession: panellists at webinar on Chancellor Prof Nkuhlu’s book on his time at KPMG SA

Posted on November 13, 2020

The world is changing rapidly and so should the audit profession. This was the broad sentiment at a webinar hosted by the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS).

UP training TVET students in hydrogen fuel cell systems

Posted on November 13, 2020

“The aim is to develop competent, capable and work-ready technicians for the deployment, installation and maintenance of hydrogen fuel cell systems in South Africa and beyond,” said Professor Raj Naidoo.

‘Public opinion is increasingly dictating the success or failure of companies and brands’ – UP academics on fixing reputational damage

Posted on November 13, 2020

In order to retain market value, a customer base and employee loyalty, an organisation must take stock of its reputation.

19 UP students feature in the Absa Gradstar 2020 Top 100 for academic excellence and leadership

Posted on November 12, 2020

UP dominated this year’s Absa Gradstar Top 100 with 19 students making it onto the list, the most from any other institution.

Coping with exams amid COVID-19 pandemic: UP educational psychology expert offers tips for students

Posted on November 11, 2020

Prof Kobus Maree of UP's Department of Education Psychology offers advice on how students can cope during exams as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the world.

UP Expert Lecture: Learning from COVID-19 can help prevent future pandemics, says virologist Prof Wanda Markotter

Posted on November 10, 2020

“It’s not just about disease surveillance; we really need to bring multidisciplinary teams together, and use the resources to answer several different questions.”

'Every young person has the right to education,' says new UP SRC President Lerato Ndlovu

Posted on November 09, 2020

In an election that took place from 26 to 28 October, Lerato Ndlovu pipped two other presidential candidates – including Rameeza Abdool-Sattar, who will serve as her deputy – to be elected president of the 2021 SRC.

World Adoption Day: Safeguarding the best interests of children throughout the adoption process

Posted on November 09, 2020

According to www.worldadoptionday.org, the purpose of World Adoption Day, which is observed annually on 9 November, is to “lift up all voices in the adoption community, to share your story, to reflect on your adoption journey and to connect with those touched by adoption”.

UP’s Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership repositions to become institute

Posted on November 05, 2020

The Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership (ALCRL) at the University of Pretoria (UP) will be entering its 10th year in 2021 with a new name and fresh mandate.

SADC Malaria Week: UP ISMC to host webinar on safer malaria-free strategies

Posted on November 03, 2020

If malaria elimination is ever to be achieved in South Africa and globally without impacting on future generations, then research into safer, more innovative tools and alternative sustainable control tools, methods and strategies needs to be encouraged.

UP chemical pathology scientists develop ground-breaking nanobodies for COVID-19 detection and therapy

Posted on November 03, 2020

Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) are producing unique nanobodies that could be of ground-breaking use in rapid tests and as a therapy for COVID-19. In tests conducted in collaboration with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the nanobodies have been shown to...

UP’s COVID-19 response strengthened through collaboration with Leeds University

Posted on November 03, 2020

The University of Pretoria (UP) has been consistent in its contribution to the fight against COVID-19, thanks in part to support from the University of Leeds.

World Food Day: UP co-hosts webinar on African Action for Zero Hunger

Posted on November 02, 2020

While Africa faces food insecurity challenges, there are also immense possibilities and opportunities for ending global hunger and malnutrition.

UP students part of team that wins award in global hackathon

Posted on October 30, 2020

Two computer engineering students at the University of Pretoria (UP) were part of a team that won an award for best proposal on social distancing at a global hackathon held last weekend.