Posted on May 13, 2025
The University of Pretoria has conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
Posted on April 17, 2025
The latest issue of the University of Pretoria’s award-winning RE.SEARCH magazine is available now and reflects a shift towards both a fresher design and outlook. This edition is curated under the theme ‘Digital’, and offers a glimpse into some of the fascinating research...
Posted on March 19, 2025
The importance of pure maths and physical science was practically exhibited so that learners could realise why a critical mind is vital in an ever-changing world.
Posted on March 17, 2025
PRETORIA – The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on 12 March 2025, has ranked 16 subjects offered by the University of Pretoria (UP) among the top 450 in the world. UP’s total number of ranked subjects also increased from 19 in 2024 to 22 in 2025.
Posted on March 16, 2025
Prof Francis Petersen was inaugurated as UP’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal on the 14th of March
Posted on January 24, 2025
The World Economic Forum is set to launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa, which will be hosted at the University of Pretoria (UP).
Posted on January 23, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) improved its score in 22 out of 31 subjects when compared to 2024 in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings, which were released on 22 January.
Posted on December 18, 2024
Prof Vukosi Marivate is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria.
Posted on December 12, 2024
Industrial engineering and its applications are endless. From working in a bank, a factory or a mining corporation, efficiency and the need to streamline processes are crucial. In 2024, I was once again made aware that industrial engineers are in demand. I was fortunate enough to be an intern at...
Posted on December 11, 2024
Machdel Matthee, a professor in the Department of Informatics in the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, delivered her inaugural address on 28 November 2024. The title of her presentation was “Being human in the age of...
Posted on December 11, 2024
Crossing boundaries and crafting futures Prof Hanlie Smuts, Head of the Department of Informatics and Chair of the School of Information Technology in the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, delivered her inaugural address on...
Posted on November 22, 2024
The articles in this edition showcase work from all nine of our faculties, and underscore our University’s slogan ‘Make today matter’. RE.SEARCH has been named South Africa's top corporate publication as the winner of the 2024 SA Publication's Forum Awards. It is a runner up and...
Posted on November 07, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) honoured its brightest minds at the prestigious 24th annual Academic Achievers' Awards. This year, 114 exceptional staff members were recognized for their outstanding research, teaching, and contributions to society.
Posted on October 23, 2024
The University of Pretoria is pioneering a digital ecosystem that transforms campus management for the future of higher education. With the upcoming launch of the Digital Twin in mid-2025, we’re creating smarter, greener, and more responsive environments that meet the needs of our staff and...
Posted on October 18, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) and African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) are excited to announce the official opening of the UP-ARM Virtual Conference Centre, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at enhancing collaboration between academia and industry.
Posted on October 17, 2024
Members of the South African Academy of Engineering were enthusiastic to hear the perspective of Greg Solomon, CEO of McDonald’s South Africa, on the topic “We have a leadership problem” at the annual Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial Lecture, held at the University of Pretoria on...
Posted on October 17, 2024
Minding and mending our ways Prof Wynand JvdM Steyn, Dean of the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, delivered his inaugural address on 15 October 2024. The title of his presentation was “Minding and mending our...
Posted on October 14, 2024
In his inaugural address, Prof Petersen articulated his commitment to positioning UP as a global leader in higher education, fostering a caring and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation, he aims to steer the university...
Posted on October 04, 2024
Can AI be used to create AI? This was the question posed by Prof Nelishia Pillay of UP’s Department of Computer Science for her Expert Lecture. She also talked the audience through the process of understanding how AI systems work, and how they have developed from basic systems to...
Posted on October 01, 2024
We are delighted to welcome Professor Francis Petersen as our new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
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