Posted on April 01, 2020
We believe that psychosocial support is critical in the face of COVID 19. It builds our resilience to face this threat and gives us determination to overcome.
Posted on November 01, 2018
The world of work is changing all the time. In the past, people would probably choose one career and stick to it for the rest of their lives, gradually climbing up the ladder with clearly demarcated and structured relationships. They might even remain at one company throughout their working lives
Posted on October 16, 2019
Prof Tawana Kupe, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, presided over a Resilience Dialogue and Ideas Lab at Future Africa on 14 October 2019.
Posted on January 17, 2019
Dr Funke Omidire from the Department of Educational Psychology has received the 2019 EASA Emerging Researcher Award at the EASA Conference in January 2019 It took place at the Ranch Resort Polokwane and was hosted by the University of Limpopo
Posted on September 10, 2018
On 7 September 2018, the Faculty of Education proudly awarded 28 Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Posted on June 27, 2018
Professor Ruth Mampane, Head of the Department of Educational Psychology, was inaugurated as Head on 21 June 2018. The event was attended by colleagues, family and friends.
Posted on March 22, 2018
Dr Maximus Sefotho has recently seen his new book published. The title of the book is: 'Philosophy in Education and Research: African Perspective'
Posted on February 18, 2018
In September 2017, Prof Kobus Maree was awarded PsySSA’s Fellow Award (Lifetime Award in recognition of a person who has made exceptional contributions to Psychology in her/ his life. This was made at the PAPU Congress in Durban.
Posted on February 18, 2018
Dr Alfred du Plessis, psychologist and lecturer from the Department of Educational Psychology was recently nominated and accepted on the board of the Educational Psychology Association of South Africa (EPASSA).
Posted on February 18, 2018
Prof Ronél Ferreira is the former Head of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Pretoria. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Pretoria. She was recently appointed as Full Professor in the Faculty of Education.
Posted on February 18, 2018
Dr Funke Omidire from the Department of Educational Psychology’s current research is funded by the Research Development Programme, (RDP). It is an intervention study with a pre/post design aimed at adapting Quality Talk for use in South Africa.
Posted on February 13, 2017
Prof Kobus Maree, from the Department of Educational Psychology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, has some advice for students on choosing a fulfilling career.
Posted on October 27, 2016
Prof Ronél Ferreira, Head of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Pretoria, uses intervention research to facilitate positive change in resource-constrained school settings and vulnerable communities.
Posted on October 26, 2016
On 18 October 2016, Kiaat residence in collaboration with the Faculty of Education held a colloquium in the auditorium, aiming at encouraging, motivating and empowering education students to strive for academic excellence, in their journey towards becoming future teachers.
Posted on October 21, 2016
The Faculty of Education is happy to announce that four of our staff members have received new ratings from the National Research Foundation (NRF).
Posted on October 21, 2016
The Dean Prof Chika Sehoole, Prof Max Braun, Deputy Dean; the five Heads of Departments; staff from Student Administration; Teaching Practice and Marketing and Communication honoured the eight top achievers in the BEd degree of 2015.
Posted on September 12, 2016
Deriving inspiration from his own childhood experiences, Prof Kobus Maree of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Pretoria has made it his life's work to help people find their life's purpose.
Posted on September 02, 2016
On 31 August 2016 the Faculty of Education awarded eight Doctoral degrees; 19 Master’s degrees; more than 300 Honours degrees (Distance Education); 23 Bachelor degrees as well as 37 Advanced Certificates in Education. The ceremony took place in the Rembrandt Hall at the LC de Villiers grounds.
Posted on August 26, 2016
On 19 April 2016 the Faculty of Education launched five new books by staff members. The event took place in the Postgraduate Research Commons where the Editors shared their experience and background of each book with colleagues, researchers and other guests.
Posted on August 25, 2016
Prof Liesel Ebersöhn, Director of the Centre for the Study of Resilience and professor in the Department of Educational Psychology was awarded one of the eight Exceptional Academic Achievers Awards made at a Gala Dinner in March. This Academic Achievers Award function is one of the highlights on...
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