A career re-engineering led to self-mastery for EMS alumna, Nomsa Maseko

Posted on November 27, 2024

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences' alumnus and certified customer experience professional at First National Bank (FNB), Nomsa Maseko says she found great fulfilment when she switched from engineering to communication, a field in which she excelled. Her academic achievements paved the...

Spreading hope, making a difference

Posted on November 22, 2024

Connecting with people and effecting change and hope in their lives are two of the key drivers behind EMS alumnus, DShorne Human. A qualified Chartered Accountant, DShorne demonstrated par excellence in his current position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the state-owned company (SOC) ,...

RE.SEARCH 10: Make today matter

Posted on November 22, 2024

The articles in this edition showcase work from all nine of our faculties, and underscore our University’s slogan ‘Make today matter’. RE.SEARCH has been named South Africa's top corporate publication as the winner of the 2024 SA Publication's Forum Awards. It is a runner up and...

Serving the public to drive positive change

Posted on November 20, 2024

A desire to make a meaningful impact on society through knowledge and skills transfer prompted Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) alumnus, Tshegofatso Makgoba to pursue career in the accounting field. Following his keen interest in financial management and the role of accounting in...

Jobs of the future: South Africa has major gaps in skills needed to shape the green economy

Posted on November 19, 2024

South Africa lags in green talent training to capacitate people with the skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy. The gap in green talent training delays the transition away from coal. Dr Sean Kruger, lead researcher at the UP Centre for the Future of Work unpacked in The...

Ghana needs to stop households from using firewood: what must be done

Posted on November 13, 2024

Research by economists Professor Roula Inglesi-Lotz of UP's Energy Economics Research Unit and Kwame Adjei-Mantey of the Future Africa Institute found that environmental consciousness can spur Ghanaians not to use firewood as a cooking fuel of choice because of its environmental and health...

EMS alumna Nina Badenhorst on defying the odds and achieving success

Posted on November 11, 2024

From defying naysayers who discouraged her from studying at a university to obtaining a BCom degree in Tourism in 2015, EMS alumna Nina Badenhorst has proved that resilience leads to success. Today, the travel enthusiast is a shareholder of Voetspore Safaris, which offers 4x4 self-drive tours and...

UP honours top scholars at annual Academic Achievers’ Awards

Posted on November 07, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) honoured its brightest minds at the prestigious 24th annual Academic Achievers' Awards. This year, 114 exceptional staff members were recognized for their outstanding research, teaching, and contributions to society.