Research News

  • Improving the lives of families affected by HIV

    Posted on July 13, 2016

    Prof Maretha Visser of the Department of Psychology collaborated on the development of a family strengthening and HIV prevention programme for adolescents and caregivers, which aims to improve the relationships and mental health of, and reduce HIV risk among, adolescents affected and orphaned by...

  • Great honour for dynamic young researcher

    Posted on June 09, 2016

    Ms Kgadi Mathabathe from the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education was chosen by the Embassy of the United States to participate in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

  • Laura McCloskey appointed as Fulbright scholar in Faculty of Education

    Posted on February 08, 2016

    Prof Laura McCloskey was recently appointed as Fulbright scholar in the Faculty of Education.

  • Teachers are key to solving SA schools' maths woes

    Posted on February 01, 2016

    Dr Sonja van Putten from UP's Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, says that SA's poor rankings in terms of mathematics education is largely due to a shortage of specialist mathematics teachers.

  • Learning today...leading tomorrow

    Posted on October 14, 2015

    The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Education held its annual Research Indaba at the Groenkloof Campus Auditorium on 9 October 2015, with the theme, ‘Learning today...leading tomorrow’.

  • International visit strengthens action research ties

    Posted on September 20, 2015

    Prof Pieter du Toit embarked on an international scholarly trip to share his expertise and to further expand his research network.

  • UP research examines the importance of reading

    Posted on September 16, 2015

    Dr Surette van Staden is an active researcher in education who, in her most recent research, examined literacy achievement among primary school learners in South Africa.

  • Educational leadership and leadership learning in South African schools

    Posted on September 09, 2015

    Mr Eric Eberlein from UP's Faculty of Education is examining the experiences of master’s students in respect of leadership learning and how this learning translates into their roles as leaders in South African schools.

Copyright © University of Pretoria 2025. All rights reserved.

FAQ's Email Us Virtual Campus Share Cookie Preferences