The launch of the AEL Mining Services (AEL) Chair in Innovative Rock breaking Technology – 3rd October 2017

Posted on October 02, 2017

The AEL Mining Services Chair in Innovative Rock breaking Technology will reside within the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, in the Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Pretoria. The department has established a solid reputation in the South...

New improved mosquito traps developed in partnership between UP ISMC and private sector

Posted on September 26, 2017

The UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control is assisting in the design and testing of an innovative solar-powered trap to monitor mosquito populations, especially in areas where malaria and arboviruses require vector control.

Now what? Problems graduates encounter in the workplace

Posted on September 13, 2017

Graduating from university and getting your first job are great achievements. However, the transition from student life to the life of a working professional should not be underestimated.

EBIT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIGEN AFRICA REACH OUT TO KZN LEARNERS

Posted on September 08, 2017

On Monday, 4 September, learners from the Msinga rural area in Kwa Zulu Natal travelled to the University of Pretoria thanks to the EBIT Faculty and BIGEN Africa.

University of Pretoria Spring Graduation Ceremony

Posted on September 06, 2017

The University will confer 1 807 degrees, diplomas and certificates during this year's Spring Graduation Ceremony. These include 142 doctorates, 427 master's degrees and 746 honours degrees, which will be awarded over three days.

Promising mosquito repellent formulations to fight malaria

Posted on September 05, 2017

Researchers from the Institute of Applied Materials and the UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control recently discovered a special blend of two repellents with improved mosquito repellent efficacy and persistence.

EBIT PhD student honoured at annual Women in Science Awards

Posted on September 01, 2017

Marilize Everts, a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) at the University of Pretoria, was recently honoured at the Women in Science Awards for the second time in three years.

Youth and leaders in mining and metallurgy meet to shape the future

Posted on August 17, 2017

'Leadership in the mineral sciences industry' was the main topic at the 3rd Career and Leadership Conference of the Young Professionals Council (YPC), organised by the student societies of the University of Pretoria's departments of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering and Mining...