Posted on August 10, 2021
UP academics released the first study in the South African context of successful teaching and learning strategies for a blind student taking mathematics and science subjects.
Posted on December 07, 2020
The intersectionality of gender inequality and disability further perpetuates endemic violence against women with disabilities.
Posted on May 26, 2020
The 2020 IMD theme “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion” has shaped the month of May during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. During this last week of May, the UP Museums focus on the aspect of equality and discrimination within a university museum environment.
Posted on October 03, 2019
A two-minute smartphone test can identify hearing and vision problems before children even start school according to new research published in the prestigious Bulletin of the World Health Organisation.
Posted on April 12, 2019
The University of Pretoria (UP) congratulates Tinyiko Cathrine Gwambe on graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree with distinction, and welcomes her back to UP to pursue her postgraduate studies.
Posted on April 12, 2019
The University's Disability Unit and the Department of Facilities Management have installed tactile paving around campus to allow students and staff with visual disabilities to safely navigate their way around campus.
Posted on September 07, 2017
Dr Theodor Loots, the first blind man to obtain a master's degree in Mathematical Statistics with distinction, recently also completed a PhD in this field and graduated from the University of Pretoria on Wednesday, 6 September 2017.
Posted on May 11, 2017
The Department of Historical and Heritage Studies recently held its Annual Awards Ceremony at the Merensky 2 Library Auditorium. The theme for the event was 'Reaching the finish line against all odds'. Ms Mashooda Sedibeng, recipient of the Special Award on the day, exemplified the theme of the...
Posted on February 03, 2017
The Department of Educational Psychology at UP has obtained funding to the value of R9 952 000 from the Department of Higher Education and Training to establish a Centre for Visual Impairment Studies, and to develop and implement a teaching qualification specifically aimed at education for...
Posted on January 27, 2017
UP Graduate Kenneth Mabela selected to represent Blind Cricket South Africa at upcoming World Cup.
Posted on October 12, 2016
Students and staff can access psychological support through the UP Careline.
Posted on May 23, 2016
The Department of Facilities Management at the University of Pretoria has built a dedicated rest area for guide dogs in the garden outside the Disability Unit's offices on the Hatfield Campus.
Posted on May 18, 2016
http://www.up.ac.za/en/news/post_2264202-visually-impaired-tuks-athlete-graduates-with-ma-degree
Posted on November 26, 2015
The Disability Rights Unit in the University of Pretoria's Centre for Human Rights was recently commissioned to compile a gap-analysis report on South African legislation that impacts the rights of persons with disabilities.
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