Why career counselling is more valuable now than ever before

Posted on August 15, 2016

The Conversation Africa's education editor Natasha Joseph, recently asked Professor Kobus Maree of the Department of Educational Psychology to explain how career counselling has changed and why it is so important.

Science Communication in the spotlight at UP

Posted on July 21, 2016

The University recently launched Research Matters, an exciting new website that showcases and highlights some of its research and innovation output and emphasises the impact of this work in South Africa, Africa and globally.

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.

Faculty of Education bids farewell to Prof Irma Eloff

Posted on June 07, 2016

On Monday, 23 May 2016, the University of Pretoria bid farewell to Prof Irma Eloff, Dean of the Faculty of Education, whose term came to an end on 31 May.

New Dean appointed in Faculty of Education

Posted on June 01, 2016

Prof Chika Sehoole has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education as from 1 June 2016.

Faculty of Education awards 496 degrees

Posted on May 25, 2016

The Faculty of Education held its graduation on 12 April 2016. The Faculty has an impressive 496 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Academic elected as Deputy Chair of SAQA

Posted on May 05, 2016

In February 2016, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande appointed Prof Sarah Howie, Director of the Centre for Evaluation and Assessment (CEA) onto the Board of the South African Qualifications Authority

More than 600 Education students awarded degrees and certificates

Posted on May 04, 2016

The second part of the Faculty of Education’s Autumn Graduation was held on 22 April 2016. 398 degrees and 195 certificates were awarded to students.

Visit by Director and Associate Lecturer of CICE, at the Centre for Japanese Studies

Posted on May 03, 2016

Between 20 and 23 April 2016, Professor Kazuhiro Yoshida and Professor Tatsuya Kusakabe, from the Centre for the Study of International Cooperation in Education at Hiroshima University in Japan, visited the Centre for Japanese Studies at the University of Pretoria.

Visually impaired Tuks athlete graduates with MA degree

Posted on April 18, 2016

'Perseverance overcomes failure and turns the extraordinary achievement into great success.' These words certainly apply to Carley Lomax, a visually impaired student at the University of Pretoria (UP), who graduated with an MA degree in Recreation and Sport Management at the University's Autumn...

Great honour for young and dynamic researcher

Posted on April 06, 2016

UP researcher, Ms Kgadi Mathabathe, has been chosen by the Embassy of the United States to participate in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

Appointment of a new dean in the Faculty of Education

Posted on March 29, 2016

The University is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Molatlhegi Trevor (Chika) Sehoole as Dean of the Faculty of Education with effect from 1 June 2016.

Teacher training for learning equity

Posted on March 14, 2016

Prof Irma Eloff, Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, gave a lecture titled 'Teacher education as an enabler for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals' at a symposium on the topic 'Reframing teacher education for learning equity' held at the University of...

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.

Head for Department of Early Childhood Education

Posted on January 29, 2016

Prof Ina Joubert was appointed as Head of the Department as from 1 February 2016.

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.