Posted on January 20, 2022
“I just love doing research, asking questions and looking for answers. With economics not being a lab-focused discipline, I need to ensure that the research that I do adds value not only to the discipline, but also possibly to economic agents such as policy makers and investors,” says...
Posted on January 19, 2022
Findings from in-depth modelling exercises — undertaken in collaboration with global partners, including Cambridge Econometrics, the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) and the International Labour Organisation’s Partnership for Action on Green Economy — reveal that by...
Posted on January 19, 2022
The South African VAT system is found to be mildly regressive, where a larger percentage of income is taken from the poor in comparison to the rich.
Posted on December 21, 2021
Elize Kirsten and Dr Zack Enslin, both senior lecturers in the Department of Financial Management at the University of Pretoria (UP), received global honours at the 2021 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Excellence Awards.
Posted on December 20, 2021
A focus on transformation is necessary for South Africa to reach its full potential, said Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) Professor Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu at a webinar hosted by Professor Charles Maimela, Deputy Dean of the Faculty...
Posted on December 15, 2021
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) celebrated its staff and student achievements at a virtual ceremony on Monday, 13 December 2021.
Posted on December 14, 2021
“There are several ways to navigate the festive season and see the year out on a financially sound basis.” – UP’s Prof John Hall of the Department of Financial Management shows you how to keep your household budget shipshape.
Posted on December 13, 2021
There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a devastating impact on South Africa and its economy. During economic crises, women often pay a heavy price and Covid-19 is no exception.
Posted on December 10, 2021
University of Pretoria (UP) PhD student Bianca Frost and her supervisor, Professor Elizabeth du Preez of the Department of Marketing Management, received the Best Paper Award at the Making Waves in Africa conference.
Posted on December 07, 2021
Professor Melanie Wiese from the Department of Marketing Management at the University of Pretoria (UP) unpacked consumer behaviour and decision making during her inaugural address.
Posted on December 03, 2021
It’s been a year of graft and gruelling circumstances, and many of us have felt the impact of 2021 on our physical and mental well-being. Be sure to make full use of the upcoming summer holidays for rest and rejuvenation – here’s how.
Posted on November 30, 2021
The South African Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub, a national metaplatform hosted by the University of Pretoria’s Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute, has launched its new website.
Posted on November 26, 2021
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) bid farewell to the 2021 Executive Committee of Commercii and welcomed the new incoming committee.
Posted on November 16, 2021
Clarivate has recognised UP researchers Profs Rangan Gupta and Mike Wingfield as Highly Cited Researchers 2021, as demonstrated by the production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1%.
Posted on November 12, 2021
Three alumni of the Department of Accounting have been recognised by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) for their postgraduate research.
Posted on November 04, 2021
EMS graduate Roger Wyllie, completed his BCom Accounting Sciences degree with distinction, has won the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) 2021 Trainee Trailblazer competition.
Posted on November 03, 2021
EMS student Deena Martin is the winner of the EY Young Tax Professional of the Year 2021 for Southern Africa. She obtained her BCom Accounting Sciences degree with distinction in 2020 and is currently enrolled for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences.
Posted on October 22, 2021
“We need to change social norms that are oppressive of women and that uphold male privilege at the expense of women & children” – Dr Nwabisa Shai of the SAMRC
Posted on October 20, 2021
Financial reporting scandals and the associated failures of the audit profession in South Africa present chartered accountants with an immense opportunity to steer the country in the right direction, writes UP lecturer Kwena Maseko.
Posted on October 20, 2021
Prof Henco van Schalkwyk and Jacomien Visagie of UP’s Department of Financial Management were invited members of the joint industry workgroup that tackled the important issue of risk profiling from a professional investment planning and advice point of view.
Copyright © University of Pretoria 2024. All rights reserved.
Get Social With Us
Download the UP Mobile App