Alumnus Dr Robert van Eyden

Posted on May 28, 2024

With integrity, empathy and a commitment to lifelong learning the guiding principles in his life, alumnus and former associate professor at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS), Dr Robert van Eyden, has, proverbially speaking, “been...

UP EXPERT OPINION: The ethics of internal audit and the internal audit of ethics

Posted on May 27, 2024

To celebrate Internal Audit Awareness Month in May, Prof Kato Plant highlights the role of ethics in internal auditing. She argues that the ethics of internal auditors and the internal audit of ethics are two distinct dimensions of ethics that need to be considered by internal auditors and that...

UP congratulates 12 staff members announced as finalists for 2023/24 ‘Science Oscars’

Posted on May 24, 2024

UP congratulates the 12 individuals from among our staff members who have been announced as finalists for the 2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards, popularly known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.

Coal trade as a socio-economic buffer in South Africa's energy transition

Posted on May 23, 2024

The Energy Economics Research Unit housed in the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the Presidential Climate Commission recently hosted a public debate, which explored the complexities of South...

‘Economic growth is not enough, we need transformation,’ says Tito Mboweni at the launch of the African Transformation Index (ATI)

Posted on May 20, 2024

UP’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences in collaboration with African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) hosted the launch of the African Transformation Index. The Index will be used as a tool used to measure the progress of African countries in relation to economic...

UP Internal Auditing students benefit from industry support

Posted on May 17, 2024

In celebration of Internal Audit Awareness Month, UP’s Centre of Excellence in Internal Auditing celebrates the support it continues to receive from the internal audit industry, both locally and internationally. This is a prime example of stakeholder engagement and community engagement at...

SA musician Nicholas Joubert balances musical pursuits with academic success at University of Pretoria

Posted on May 08, 2024

South African musician, Nicholas Joubert, has orchestrated a symphony of success, juggling academic pursuits with a flourishing music career at UP.

'‘It’s a blessing to do my work at an institution I’ve poured so much into,’' says Tumelo  Rasebopye

Posted on May 03, 2024

At first, he cared mostly for sports – now it’s human rights. UP diversity and inclusion specialist Tumelo “Duke” Rasebopye has graduated with a master’s specialising in leadership and gender equality.