#UPGraduation2024: UP’s fully online programmes celebrate record number of graduates

Posted on September 10, 2024

#UPGraduation2024: UP's fully online programmes continue to make education more accessible, with a record 400 UPOnline graduates receiving their qualifications during UP’s recent Spring Graduation ceremonies.

Celebrating Dr Lizette Kotze: UP lecturer’s posthumous PhD and lasting impact

Posted on September 09, 2024

Kotze's impact on UP and its students will be remembered for years to come. Her innovative teaching methods, boundless enthusiasm and deep empathy have left an enduring legacy. The posthumous award of her PhD is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to education and the...

UP graduate’s research reveals the power of social media in promoting green behaviours.

Posted on September 04, 2024

A major driver of the climate crisis is the global culture of consumerism and the consequent increase in household waste. It is this issue that sparked the research conducted by recent Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing Management graduate and UP lecturer Dr Euodia Botha

More than 2000 students set to receive qualifications at UP Spring Graduation

Posted on September 02, 2024

UP’s Spring Graduation ceremonies are under way! It will be conferring degrees, diplomas and certificates on over 2000 students this week, with more than 26% receiving donor-funded support.

UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘Cultural tourism could contribute to socio-economic development in SA’ – UP professor

Posted on August 30, 2024

“Cultural tourism holds immense potential to alleviate poverty, and ensure inclusive growth and socio-economic development in South Africa,” writes Prof Anneli Douglas of UP’s Department of Marketing Management ahead of Tourism Month.

‘Leadership is about leaving the University in stronger and better hands than how you found it’ – Prof Carolina Koornhof on her retirement from UP

Posted on August 30, 2024

Professor Carolina Koornhof will soon be retiring from UP after almost 30 years of service.

New generation of EMS students #ChooseUP

Posted on August 30, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) proudly hosted its annual #ChooseUP Day on Saturday, 17 August 2024. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) exhibition on the Hatfield Campus was buzzing with excitement as conditionally admitted matriculants explored the Faculty and gained insight...

Rising through the ranks with Dorah Mashiyane

Posted on August 29, 2024

From her humble beginnings as kitchen caretaker at the University of Pretoria (UP) to administrator in the Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Dorah Mashiyane has demonstrated an admirable commitment to her career development. Over the last 16...