Posted on November 04, 2021
In celebration of the diamond jubilee of UP's Department of Mining Engineering, the Department has launched a commemorative publication of its development and achievements over the past 60 years.
Posted on October 19, 2021
Prof Ronny Webber-Youngman, Head of the University of Pretoria’s Department of Mining Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, has been appointed to the Council of the international Society of Mining Professors (SOMP).
Posted on October 05, 2021
The University of Pretoria presented Mr Mpila Andries Mthethwa, ACTOM’s Chairman, with the “Chancellor’s Medal” for his contribution to industry, society, and the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT), where he served as a member of...
Posted on October 05, 2021
Congratulations to Prof Schalk Kok, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, who delivered his virtual inaugural address, titled Simple lessons to keep in mind when adding complexity to numerical models, on 14 September 2021. The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering,...
Posted on October 04, 2021
The new plant was handed over at a ceremony that was attended by senior government officials, along with representatives of UP, the Water Research Commission, Mhlontlo Local Municipality and the Kwa-Madiba community.
Posted on October 04, 2021
A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Prof Alta van der Merwe. Prof Alta van der Merwe is currently the Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning within the EBIT Faculty at the University of Pretoria. She is also a full professor in the Department of Informatics where she provides...
Posted on October 01, 2021
“Highlights like this motivate me to make a difference to our society & environment,” says UP lecturer Karen Botes.
Posted on October 01, 2021
At the heart of effective patient treatment is the concept of interprofessional education for healthcare workers. Connecting healthcare providers across multiple disciplines, in practice and in academia and throughout Sub-Saharan Africa is at the heart of the Africa Interprofessional Education...
Posted on September 30, 2021
The race was held online this year because the department realised that students were struggling with the lack of interaction with their peers and felt discouraged by lost opportunities.
Posted on September 17, 2021
The postgraduate research capacity of the Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics (CEFIM) in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology received a boost in...
Posted on September 17, 2021
Pretoria - Success and excellence are possible for all black women, says Kundani Makakavhule, who was celebrated yesterday as the country’s first black woman to graduate with a PhD in Town and Regional Planning.
Posted on September 14, 2021
Prof Josua Meyer of the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Pretoria has co-authored the newly published textbook “The Art of Measuring in the Thermal Sciences” together with Prof Michel de Paepe, professor of Thermodynamics in the Faculty of...
Posted on September 14, 2021
Dr Hanlie Smuts, an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics, EBIT faculty at the University of Pretoria, has been appointed as deputy-chair of the Knowledge Management South Africa (KMSA) Board. The objective of KMSA is to look after the interests of knowledge management (KM)...
Posted on September 06, 2021
Exxaro Resources and UP’s Mining Engineering Department have established the Exxaro Chair in Extended Reality Technology to address challenges in the mining industry and to identify the best available technologies for solutions.
Posted on September 06, 2021
Construction Economics students shared their pre-recorded content at the 3rd annual Digitalisation of Real Estate virtual summit 2021.
Posted on August 23, 2021
Researchers in the University of Pretoria’s Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering have surprisingly needed to use the moon to help in their goals of improving solar energy.
Posted on August 20, 2021
Goitseone Motloba, a real estate student at the Department of Construction Economics, was one of ten students selected for Investec’s Property Risk Internship 2021.
Posted on July 26, 2021
Professor Wynand Steyn, Head of UP's Department of Civil Engineering, talks about community engagement in the spirit of Mandela Month, why he is dedicated to his students and why he starts his day at 4am.
Posted on July 26, 2021
With deep regret, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering announce the passing of Mrs Sumarié Koetsier (née Meintjes). Sumarié was both a loved colleague and exemplary alumni, receiving her Honours and Masters degrees here, both with distinction.
Posted on July 07, 2021
The Department of Mining Engineering in the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology congratulates Prof Francois Malan on his promotion to full professor. In his inaugural address, delivered virtually on 29 July 2021, Prof Malan discussed...
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