Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and the Transformation Office share their curriculum transformation goals and objectives with the UP community

Posted on December 20, 2021

A focus on transformation is necessary for South Africa to reach its full potential, said Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) Professor Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu at a webinar hosted by Professor Charles Maimela, Deputy Dean of the Faculty...

EMS celebrates its successes

Posted on December 15, 2021

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) celebrated its staff and student achievements at a virtual ceremony on Monday, 13 December 2021.

EXPERT ADVICE: UP Economics prof offers budgeting tips for a financially sustainable festive season

Posted on December 14, 2021

“There are several ways to navigate the festive season and see the year out on a financially sound basis.” – UP’s Prof John Hall of the Department of Financial Management shows you how to keep your household budget shipshape.

New research: how Covid-19 has made life harder for South African women

Posted on December 13, 2021

There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a devastating impact on South Africa and its economy. During economic crises, women often pay a heavy price and Covid-19 is no exception.

Student and supervisor duo win Best Paper Award

Posted on December 10, 2021

University of Pretoria (UP) PhD student Bianca Frost and her supervisor, Professor Elizabeth du Preez of the Department of Marketing Management, received the Best Paper Award at the Making Waves in Africa conference.

To buy or not to buy? UP professor unpacks the complexities of consumer behaviour

Posted on December 07, 2021

Professor Melanie Wiese from the Department of Marketing Management at the University of Pretoria (UP) unpacked consumer behaviour and decision making during her inaugural address.

Time to take a breather: UP HR expert on decompressing during the holidays

Posted on December 03, 2021

It’s been a year of graft and gruelling circumstances, and many of us have felt the impact of 2021 on our physical and mental well-being. Be sure to make full use of the upcoming summer holidays for rest and rejuvenation – here’s how.

New South African SDG Hub website launched

Posted on November 30, 2021

The South African Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub, a national metaplatform hosted by the University of Pretoria’s Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute, has launched its new website.