Posted on April 11, 2025
Cervical cancer among South African women is almost entirely preventable and breast cancer outcomes can drastically improve with earlier detection. Yet, too many women – many of them breadwinners and single parents – are dying unnecessarily.
Posted on April 10, 2025
Africa is urbanising at an unprecedented pace.
Posted on April 08, 2025
UP researchers are seeking to understand the dynamics of the work-life balance for remote workers and how to harness women’s unique contribution to the future of work in Africa.
Posted on April 07, 2025
Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree
Posted on April 07, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has once again secured a 100% pass rate in the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' (SAICA) first professional examination, the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) . This is the third consecutive year UP candidates achieved a 100% overall pass rate....
Posted on April 04, 2025
The ISC’s pilot science missions are designed to bring together diverse scientific, policy and community stakeholders
Posted on April 02, 2025
Brain tumours are one of the most formidable challenges in modern medicine
Posted on April 02, 2025
The recent Alumni and Friends Cocktail Event marked the first time that an alumni-only group had been invited back to campus since 2019.
Posted on April 01, 2025
“This is the first time that UP’s Faculty of Humanities has been awarded a Horizon Europe,” said principal investigator Prof Siona O’Connell
Posted on March 31, 2025
Moja Gabedi has been transformed into a thriving community engagement hub
Posted on March 27, 2025
Many questions are being raised about the future of human rights against a backdrop of escalating violations
Posted on March 26, 2025
Because protein-rich foods are expensive, millions of people do not have access to sufficient protein
Posted on March 25, 2025
Prof Adebajo hopes the book will provide South African audiences specifically with insights into African economics and politics and the role South Africa plays in Southern Africa’s broader economy
Posted on March 24, 2025
A range of recent projects at UP's Hatfield Campus is reaffirming UP’s commitment to optimal stormwater management
Posted on March 22, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has long demonstrated its commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined by the United Nations, particularly SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. World Water Day, which is observed annually on 22 March, highlights the importance of...
Posted on March 21, 2025
In October 2024, the South African Law Reform Commission published the Protection and Promotion of Persons with Disabilities Bill for public comment.
Posted on March 17, 2025
PRETORIA – The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on 12 March 2025, has ranked 16 subjects offered by the University of Pretoria (UP) among the top 450 in the world. UP’s total number of ranked subjects also increased from 19 in 2024 to 22 in 2025.
Posted on March 17, 2025
The International Day for Digital Learning is observed annually on 19 March
Posted on March 15, 2025
Prof Hettie Schönfeldt was recently appointed as the Hub Chair for the United Nations Academic Impact Sustainable Development Goal 3
Posted on March 13, 2025
South African households will feel the effects of the 2025 Budget, whether in at the grocery store till, through stagnant salaries, or creeping tax burdens.
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