UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘Africa could lead the way towards a more human-centric, sustainable future’ – UP expert

Posted on October 09, 2024

Africa’s progress in leveraging 4IR technologies is undeniable. But what’s next? Find out how Africa is positioned to be a global leader in the emerging era of human-centric, sustainable innovation.

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

UP EXPERT OPINION: UP Experts on Managing Techno-Stress in the Digitised Workplace

Posted on July 03, 2024

“Workplaces are under perpetual transition, putting additional stress on the workforce,” write Professor Herbert Kanengoni and Dr Martha Harunavamwe of UP’s Department of Human Resource Management, who detail coping strategies for employees contending with ever-evolving...

UP EXPERT OPINION: Youth employment programmes need better coordination to tackle the SA youth unemployment crisis

Posted on June 28, 2024

More than half of young South Africans entering the labour market are either unemployed, or lack education or training, with rates ranging between 45% and 65% over the past decade.

Prof Mazenda honoured with UP’s Exceptional Young Researchers Award

Posted on June 14, 2024

Prof Adrino Mazenda, Associate Professor in the School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) in the University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS), has added another feather to his cap of accomplishments. This time, as a recipient of...

UP study reveals impact of office gossip on black gay and lesbian individuals in workplaces

Posted on June 14, 2024

A study by University of Pretoria (UP) researchers that investigated the effects of office gossip on black gay and lesbian South Africans has revealed the significant challenges faced by these individuals in South African workplaces.

Advancing research on gender inequality and energy transitions through international collaboration

Posted on June 13, 2024

Research teams from the University of Pretoria’s Energy Economics Research Unit and Curtin University’s School of Accounting, Economics and Finance as well as its Institute for Energy Transition, have embarked on a significant collaborative research initiative focused on gender...

UP congratulates 12 staff members announced as finalists for 2023/24 ‘Science Oscars’

Posted on May 24, 2024

UP congratulates the 12 individuals from among our staff members who have been announced as finalists for the 2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards, popularly known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.