Democratising healthcare across Sub-Saharan Africa, the focus of UP Faculty of Health Sciences professor’s inaugural lecture

Posted on July 12, 2023

Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies in UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson emphasised the need for access to high-quality and timely diagnostic services in Sub-Saharan Africa in for stronger health systems.

Exciting TURF Symposium Ignites Research Passion Among University of Pretoria Students

Posted on May 31, 2023

The Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted the highly anticipated TURF Symposium, marking the opening of TURF for the year 2023. Undergraduate students from all disciplines were warmly welcomed to participate in this enlightening event.

Unhealthy diets more common among SA youth who use e-cigarettes, says University of Pretoria study

Posted on May 30, 2023

The marketing strategies that e-cigarette companies use to target young people are concerning, particularly considering the potential effects of “vaping”, including addiction and financial hardship, says UP’s Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf.

UP graduate keeps the UP flag flying high

Posted on April 12, 2023

Michael Stark began his research journey in the Department of Physiology in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Visagie and Professor Annie Joubert when he was only 19 years old. He is the first undergraduate student in the Department of Physiology to initiate his cell biology research...

Three outstanding University of Pretoria researchers recognised by the SAMRC

Posted on March 23, 2023

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has recognised three researchers from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences at the 09th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards ceremony on 09 March 2023.

UP researchers claim top spots in ranking of South Africa’s scientists

Posted on March 15, 2023

Prof Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education, congratulated the researchers for their success in their research goals and in boosting UP’s reputation as one of Africa’s best research institutions.

Inaugural international PACRI meeting to forge collaborations in the fight against cancer

Posted on March 13, 2023

Under the theme ‘Exploiting Global Networks for the Fight Against Cancer in Africa: Advancing Prevention and Transforming Care’, the meeting brought together cancer researchers from across the world.

University of Pretoria biostatistician receives C2 Rating from National Research Foundation

Posted on March 07, 2023

We sat down with the University of Pretoria Associate Professor Alfred Musekiwa to learn about his research journey and how he will use his new status as a C2 NRF-rated researcher to make a difference in his field. Professor Musekiwa recently attained a C2 rating, which the NRF awards to...