UP’s Prof Vukosi Marivate marks six years as ABSA Chair of Data Science

Posted on December 18, 2024

Prof Vukosi Marivate is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria.

UP engineering students prepare learners for STEM careers through Tuks Robot School programme

Posted on August 24, 2023

Students from EBIT have been teaching learners from underprivileged township and rural schools about robotics, computer programming and sensor technology to increase interest in STEM careers and prepare them for the future world of work.

UP’s EBIT launches computer lab as part of Adopt-A-School project aimed at giving back to the community

Posted on December 12, 2022

UP's Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology has launched a new computer laboratory at the Edward Phatudi Commemorative School in Atteridgeville as part of its Adopt-A-School project.

UP team wins second place in international climate solutions competition

Posted on September 21, 2022

A UP team has won second place in an international competition to find solutions to climate-related problems. ‘Team Tujenge’ developed a solar-powered water purification system using plasma technology to provide clean water to rural areas.

‘Everyone who is in a position to help should do so if they can,’ says UP engineering graduate on a mission to make a positive change through community projects

Posted on June 09, 2021

UP engineering graduate Gerdus van der Laarse headed up UP’s Engineers Without Borders in 2020 and was involved with Moja Gabedi project. He shares what he learnt and his insights on Youth Month.