Posted on August 11, 2025
Professor Mike Sathekge, Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Pretoria (UP) and CEO of the Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI), has been named a Fellow of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) a notable recognition, and the first of...
Posted on August 01, 2025
The Faculty of Health Sciences is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievement of Professor Ryan Blumenthal, who received the Communication Award at the 2025 NSTF-South32 Awards - widely known as South Africa’s “Science Oscars”. Prof Blumenthal, a Senior Specialist Forensic...
Posted on July 23, 2025
Student presentations on Disease Control, Epidemiology & Biostatistics took centre stage at the School of Health Systems and Public Health Research Day on 3 July 2025. Master’s students from the University of Pretoria showcased their latest research tackling some of South Africa’s...
Posted on July 23, 2025
On the 3rd of July 2025, the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria, hosted its annual Research Day under the theme “Navigating the Grey Zones: Ethics and AI in Public Health Research”. As public health rapidly...
Posted on July 23, 2025
In the informal settlements of Tshwane District, community health care workers (CHWs) are increasingly recognised as vital bridges between vulnerable populations and essential health services. This was the key finding presented by University of Pretoria graduate Rebaone Madzivhandila during the...
Posted on July 23, 2025
From air pollution in Khayelitsha to malaria in KwaZulu-Natal, University of Pretoria graduates are tackling some of South Africa’s most pressing health challenges. At the recent School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) Research Day, held on 3 July 2025, public health students...
Posted on July 22, 2025
PhD graduates from the University of Pretoria’s School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) showcased cutting-edge research at the School’s Annual Research Day on 3 July 2025. This year’s event, themed “Navigating the Grey Zones: Ethics and AI in Public Health...
Posted on June 18, 2025
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce that Professor Kgomotso Mokoala, Researcher in Nuclear Medicine, has been awarded a C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa - a recognition of her research excellence, national relevance,...
Posted on April 24, 2025
The academic and scientific contributions of Professor André Uys have been nationally recognised, with the awarding of a C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF) in 2025. This rating acknowledges Prof Uys’ substantial and sustained research impact in the fields of forensic...
Posted on April 24, 2025
Dr. Mankgopo Kgatle, a researcher at the University of Pretoria’s Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) has been awarded the coveted C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF), in recognition of her sustained contributions to scientific research, transformative...
Posted on April 09, 2025
Congratulations, Dr. Kuhlula Maluleke, on earning an NRF Y2 rating! Dr. Maluleke, a senior lecturer in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), continues to rise as a remarkable emerging researcher. She began her PhD journey during the global...
Posted on April 07, 2025
Congratulations to Professor Wanda Markotter on being awarded a B1 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF) — a recognition of her international standing and exceptional contributions to science.
Posted on April 01, 2025
The Tuks Undergraduate Research Forum (TURF) in the Faculty of Health Sciences marked a transformative moment on 28 March as students, researchers, and academic leaders gathered to redefine the boundaries of undergraduate education. The event was designed to shatter traditional assumptions about...
Posted on March 31, 2025
Congratulations, Dr. Sanele Ngcobo, on earning an NRF Y2 rating!
Posted on February 10, 2025
Professor Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria, has made a remarkable leap in her academic career, advancing her National Research Foundation (NRF) rating from Y2 to C1—skipping multiple...
Posted on December 03, 2024
On December 1, 2024, the Sanlam Auditorium at the University of Pretoria came alive with transformative discussions as the First African Regional Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health (ALEPH2024) began. In the welcome remarks by the Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf as the Programme...
Posted on November 28, 2024
Representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Pretoria (UP), gathered to discuss a regional health innovation EPR Hub that would help Africa prepare for future health crises. The engagement was hosted on the Prinshof Campus of the University of Pretoria, by the...
Posted on November 26, 2024
On 19 November, the Gynaecologic Oncology Unit at the University of Pretoria hosted its annual Research Day to showcase its achievements and advancements in the field. The event was opened by Prof. Priya Soma-Pillay, Chair of the School of Medicine, who welcomed and expressed gratitude to the...
Posted on November 13, 2024
On November 13th, the School of Medicine proudly hosted its inaugural Master’s Research Day, an event dedicated to showcasing the diverse and impactful research conducted by its master’s students across clinical and basic sciences. This event served as a platform for fostering...
Posted on November 04, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates Prof. Kgomotso Minah Mathabe, Head of the Department of Urology, who has been awarded the Discovery Foundation Award for her ground-breaking work in prostate cancer research. Prof. Mathabe, who practices at Steve Biko...
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