EMS Excellence Day showcases impact and quality

Posted on June 12, 2025

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria hosted its annual EMS Excellence Day on 30 May 2025 at the Sanlam Auditorium. The event celebrated excellence in teaching, learning, and research while highlighting the Faculty’s impact on shaping the future...

UP lecturer to take on Comrades Marathon to support missing-middle students

Posted on June 04, 2025

Dr Bianca Frost will take on the Comrades Marathon to support UP’s missing-middle students.

Jane Moshoeshoe, a proponent of lifelong learning

Posted on May 28, 2025

University of Pretoria (UP) alumna Jane Moshoeshoe describes herself as a “proponent of lifelong learning” who always strives to expand her knowledge base. She holds a BCom Honours degree in Marketing Management, which was driven by a desire to stay updated on the latest marketing...

The skills needed for a just energy transition can’t be an afterthought

Posted on May 27, 2025

In an opinion piece in the Mail and Guardian, Professor Roula Inglesi-Lotz, Head of the Energy Economics Research Unit at the University of Pretoria, writes that a just energy transition will require careful thinking about the skills and training that will be required for an equitable transition....

SPMA celebrates 50 years of academic excellence in public administration

Posted on May 26, 2025

The School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria hosted its 16th Annual Conference from 19 to 20 May 2025 in celebration of its 50th anniversary as an independent academic department at the University of...

Passion meets purpose

Posted on May 23, 2025

Dr Marchantia Pollock, chartered accountant turned academic, shares her journey from corporate finance to inspiring future accountants at UP.

Women’s role in war must extend to peace

Posted on May 22, 2025

Despite all the progress that has been made toward gender equality globally, many are still tempted to view armed conflict as primarily the domain of men. In fact, women often prove decisive in such settings, including in combat, non-combat, and leadership roles. Nonetheless, they are routinely...

Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries

Posted on May 13, 2025

Research by Professors Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu and Ramos Emmanuel Mabugu found that investing aggressively in agriculture, using a mix of external and domestic fiscal sources to tackle poverty and inequality and achieve inclusive economic growth.