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Posted on November 13, 2023

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS: 2023

Posted on October 31, 2023

The academic achievements of staff play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and reputation of an academic institution. A dedicated and accomplished staff contributes not only to the overall educational experience but also fosters an environment of excellence and innovation. These achievements...

A Doctoral Student Needed Urgently

Posted on April 18, 2023

There is an opportunity for a highly motivated doctoral candidate. The doctoral candidate will work on biosurfactant-induced micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration process for treatment of mineimpacted water project funded by the Water Research Commission of South Africa under the guidance of Dr...

UP team wins second place in international climate solutions competition

Posted on October 12, 2022

A UP team has won second place in an international competition to find solutions to climate-related problems. ‘Team Tujenge’ developed a solar-powered water purification system using plasma technology to provide clean water to rural areas.

Prof Daramola delivers inaugural address

Posted on August 22, 2022

Prof Michael Daramola, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, delivered his inaugural address on 27 October 2020. His address focused on sustainable chemical engineering practices as a catalyst to realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UP academic wins NSTF-Water Research Commission Award at ‘Science Oscars’

Posted on August 03, 2022

UP Academic Professor Evans Chirwa has won the NSTF-Water Research Commission Award at this year’s ‘Science Oscars’. Congratulations Professor Chirwa!

MOTIVATING FEMALE LEARNERS TO PURSUE A CAREER IN ENGINEERING IN CELEBRATION INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY 23 JUNE 2022

Posted on August 03, 2022

Dr Wilna Bean, a lecturer in Industrial Engineering, Ms Naday Meherjina, the Chairperson of EBITHouse, Ms Nomcebo Motsa; Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Ms Simone Naicker, who holds a chemical engineering degree from the University of Pretoria and now works as a metallurgical engineer at...

Nine UP academics nominated for NSTF/South32 Awards, SA’s ‘Science Oscars’

Posted on August 02, 2022

Earlier this month, the National Science and Technology Forum announced the finalists for this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards. UP congratulates and celebrates nine of our own researchers who have been nominated!