Just energy transition is contentious but common ground is possible

Posted on August 17, 2023

Several areas of commonality came to light during a public lecture and panel debate held at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa Campus, UP's pan-African platform for collaborative research, on Friday, 4 August.

UP Economics researcher joins 2023 cohort of PEP Research Fellows

Posted on August 17, 2023

Dr Eleni Yitbarek, a senior lecturer in the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, has been awarded the 2023 Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) Research Fellowship. The research and work undertaken by PEP through its programmes and thematic areas seeks to...

UP alumna a Miss SA finalist

Posted on August 10, 2023

UP graduate Lebohang Raputsoe, a human resources professional who graduated earlier this year with an MCom in Human Resource Management, made it to the top 12 of the 2023 Miss SA beauty pageant.

RE.SEARCH 6: Open

Posted on July 26, 2023

This issue features research from all of the University of Pretoria's nine faculties and our business school, the Gordan Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and shows how our research is opening a new world and a better future.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Smart saving, preparing for the festive season now

Posted on July 25, 2023

As part of Savings Month in July, Elda Du Toit an Associate Professor in the Department of Financial Management at the University of Pretoria shares some smart saving tips for the festive season, which often puts a huge strain on finances.

UP studies show how police-community partnerships can reduce crime in high-risk cities

Posted on July 20, 2023

Research by the University of Pretoria (UP) has demonstrated the importance of community policing forums in fighting crime in high-risk environments, such as in Johannesburg.

Sowing change: Entrepreneurs cultivate the land in honour of Mandela

Posted on July 19, 2023

In honour of Mandela Day, the Mamelodi Business Hub entrepreneurs dedicated their 67 minutes to work in the community vegetable garden to help feed local early childhood development (ECD) centres, in line with the theme for 2023; “It’s in your hands: Climate, Food, and...

Entrepreneurs transition from learning to earning with pop-up shop

Posted on July 07, 2023

Budding entrepreneurs who completed a University of Pretoria course in association with UNICEF South Africa and PwC South Africa were given a resoundingly successful pop-up shop experience.