Alumnus: Dr Abdallah Ali-Nakyea

Posted on June 01, 2020

To have a PhD is the ‘icing on the cake’ for Dr Abdallah Ali-Nakyea who, along with 15 other candidates, achieved this academic milestone at the virtual graduation ceremony in April.

A big effort to invest in education will pay off in the long term for South Africa

Posted on May 27, 2020

South Africa’s economy has consistently been a two-speed economy. It has one of the highest inequality rates in the world, characterised by gaps in opportunities for its citizens and by severe poverty lasting from one generation to the next.

Five things you must do to get ready to work at the office again

Posted on May 26, 2020

Yes, lockdown will end eventually. Follow these simple tips to physically and mentally prepare to get back to business as usual. Those fortunate enough to weather the storm will pack up their laptops and return to the office. But, what’s that? You’ve let yourself go a wee bit? And...

Alumna profile: Dr Adél Bosch

Posted on May 25, 2020

“The PhD process gives you the confidence to take on any task, no matter how big and to persevere and get it done. It teaches you how to break largescale problems into smaller pieces. This in turn assists in making better decisions at work and provides more provoking thoughts on...

Alumna profile: Dr Likeleli Letsie

Posted on May 18, 2020

The importance of time, and managing it, was one of the most important lessons Dr Likeleli Letsie learnt during her studies at the University of Pretoria. Along with 15 other candidates, she was awarded her doctorate (in Informatics) during the virtual graduation ceremony in April 2020. “UP...

Will working from home boost gender equality?

Posted on May 12, 2020

My friend (I’ll call him Jon) shared with me an incident that happened to him last week. He was on a video call at home when his daughter ran in (on screen), howling, with a bloodied elbow. While tears from a seven-year-old aren’t remarkable, what is remarkable is how Jon’s team...

Alumnus: Dr Victor Ngobeni

Posted on May 11, 2020

Being involved in public policy and the shaping of the everyday lives of poor people, is the most rewarding aspect of his current position as Director: Water and Sanitation and COGTA (Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs), says Dr Victor Ngobeni. Along with 15 other PhD...

UP researchers find correlation between lower temperatures and spread of COVID-19

Posted on May 08, 2020

A data analysis conducted by four University of Pretoria (UP) academics has found a correlation between lower temperatures and the faster spread of the COVID-19 virus.