UP Extraordinary Professor illuminates the politics of poverty and development

Posted on June 21, 2022

Prof Dan Banik, an extraordinary professor at the Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute and a professor of political science at the University of Oslo recently delivered a broad-ranging lecture, which explored the complex relationship between poverty and politics, with a focus on the various...

UP EXPERT OPINION: The impact of ambiguity on work quality in a hybrid work model

Posted on June 09, 2022

Recent research has indicated that, in addition to the anxiety induced by health fears and the uncertainty and disruption caused by the pandemic, the newly adopted hybrid workplaces can also increase the risk of mental health problems due to its complexity and interruption of the new normal.

UP EXPERT OPINION: The South African energy crisis: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Posted on June 07, 2022

Various electricity pricing structure reforms, including an increase in the price of electricity, are required if Eskom is to be financially sustainable and for consumers to receive a stable supply of electricity.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Africa’s voice in shaping the future of work

Posted on June 03, 2022

With the youngest global population, there is an opportunity for Africa to upskill a generation that can contribute high-quality human resources to the future workplace, if the necessary resources are mobilised.

#UPGraduation2022: Accountability in municipalities will improve service delivery, PhD study finds

Posted on June 02, 2022

The dysfunctional and collapsing state of municipalities prompted Dr Fezile Ngqobe to investigate whether the development of an integrated performance and accountability framework could contribute to improved service delivery.

50 Mamelodi youth sponsored by UNICEF attend first course on entrepreneurial skills at Mamelodi Business Hub based at UP

Posted on June 02, 2022

Fifty aspirant youth entrepreneurs from the community are taking part in the first entrepreneurial course fully funded by UNICEF at the Mamelodi Business Hub in association with UNICEF South Africa and Price Waterhouse Coopers.

‘State capture has worsened an already ailing economy’ – economics expert during UP-hosted thought leadership webinar

Posted on May 27, 2022

UP’s Alumni Relations Office recently hosted the latest instalment in its LeadUP: Thought Leadership series, this time addressing the thorny issue of state capture and its implications for South Africa.

#UPGraduation2022: Vodacom Bulls coach graduates with degree in industrial psychology from UP

Posted on May 25, 2022

Vodacom Bulls rugby defence coach Joey Mongalo has added another string to his bow after graduating from UP with an MCom in Industrial Psychology.