Posted on July 14, 2024
Mechatronics is a combination of the principles of mechanics, electronics and computing.
Posted on July 05, 2024
Mpho Qhubu, a PhD candidate in the University of Pretoria’s Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, joined three like-minded students from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the Vaal University of...
Posted on July 03, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) is at the forefront of an exciting transformation in engineering education, spearheaded by Prof Lelanie Smith. Through pioneering efforts and international collaboration, the national Innovative Engineering Curricula team is redefining how engineering curricula are...
Posted on July 03, 2024
Professor Lelanie Smith, Co-founder and Co-Director of the Engineering Education Research Network Africa (EERN-Africa), recently secured support from the Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The consortium, which formally established through...
Posted on June 22, 2024
UP alumnus, Stefan Enslin, is an IT Delivery Manager at BMW South Africa’s IT Hub. He believes that a degree in industrial engineering from UP’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology provides a wide range of career options.
Posted on June 21, 2024
“This fellowship validates the significance of my research and empowers me to drive impactful industrial applications that address critical pollution challenges in Africa and beyond,” says UP PhD candidate Ruth Kasavo about being awarded the Excellence in Africa 100 PhDs for Africa...
Posted on June 18, 2024
Kutlwano Mabeba is a business analyst at Lombard Insurance who graduated with a degree in industrial engineering from the University of Pretoria (UP) in 2019. She is currently enrolled for a master’s degree in innovation management with the University’s Graduate School of Technology...
Posted on June 14, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) has entered the top 50 in the global 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for the first time, jumping to 42nd in the world in 2024 from 69th in 2023.
Posted on June 13, 2024
Hilda Dinah Kyomuhimbo, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical Engineering in the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, has been awarded the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Award for her doctoral research.
Posted on June 12, 2024
Ruth Kasavo, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical Engineering in the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, has been awarded the Excellence in Africa (EXAF) 100 PhDs for Africa fellowship of the Federal Polytechnic of...
Posted on June 07, 2024
UP’s remarkable climb in QS World University Rankings has been recognised with the ‘Most Improved – Sub-Saharan Africa Award’. The University's gradual rise in the rankings over the past 5 years saw it climb from the 501-650 band to number 353 out of 1500 universities...
Posted on June 03, 2024
The University of Pretoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francis Petersen as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
Posted on May 25, 2024
Acknowledgement as the best student in the EBIT Faculty at the autumn graduations
Posted on May 16, 2024
During the University of Pretoria (UP)’s graduation ceremony on 9 May 2024, the Department of Mining Engineering boasted with the graduation of two exceptional candidates: Dr Manie Kriel, CEO of VBKOM engineering consultants, who obtained his PhD, and Divine Ile, who is also employed at the...
Posted on May 15, 2024
17 doctoral candidates received their degrees during UP’s Autumn Graduation ceremonies.
Posted on May 14, 2024
University of Johannesburg lecturer Dr Terence Fenn, recently graduated with a doctoral degree in Informatics from UP’s EBIT Faculty. His thesis explores how smart technologies can enhance urban spaces while prioritising community needs.
Posted on May 09, 2024
Questions and answers with Mr karabo mamaregane who graduated in record time with a distinction in Mining Engineering degree, studied through ENGAGE.
Posted on April 24, 2024
“We need to make sure that we establish deep African AI roots, so that AI really can be all of us.” – UP’s Prof Vukosi Marivate told a recent TEDxPretoria session that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to connect people and improve our world, but representivity is...
Posted on April 22, 2024
The EBIT generation-to-be is a generation filled with hope, excitement and determined to make a difference. Innovation is in their DNA!
Posted on April 16, 2024
EBIT launches its new Immersive Technology Lab at the Department of Information Science. This cutting-edge facility marks a significant milestone in the university's journey towards integrating advanced immersive technologies into its curriculum and research initiatives.
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