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 December 01, 2024
In South Africa, we face a critical crossroads in the fight for health rights, particularly in the realm of sexual and reproductive health. The theme “My Health, My Right” emphasizes the fundamental right to protect one’s health and make informed decisions. This message is...
Posted on November 29, 2024
UP has excelled in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024. “This underscores UP’s role in Africa and demonstrates its commitment to addressing the continent’s challenges through impactful research, innovation and inclusivity,” said VC and...
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 22, 2024
The UP through UP ISMC, has been honoured with GIBS Responsible Organisations – Social Impact Award
Posted on November 22, 2024
The articles in this edition showcase work from all nine of our faculties, and underscore our University’s slogan ‘Make today matter’. RE.SEARCH has been named South Africa's top corporate publication as the winner of the 2024 SA Publication's Forum Awards. It is a runner up and...
Posted on November 15, 2024
The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 to 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’, which highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diabetes care – mental health.
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 12, 2024
Standard Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to South Africa’s healthcare sector with a R100,000 donation to the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Life Changers Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting health sciences students facing financial challenges. The donation, made on 4 November...
Posted on November 07, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) honoured its brightest minds at the prestigious 24th annual Academic Achievers' Awards. This year, 114 exceptional staff members were recognized for their outstanding research, teaching, and contributions to society.
Posted on November 07, 2024
ProudlyUP: Congratulations to UP’s Dr Maurine Musie – a midwife specialist, senior lecturer and emerging researcher – who’s been selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 BRICS Young Scientists Forum in Russia from 18 to 22 November! Dr Musie, the youngest PhD holder...
Posted on November 07, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences recently held its much-anticipated Clinical Associates Research Symposium on October 9, 2024, under the resonant theme "Building Bridges to Universal Health Coverage: The Role of Clinical Associates." This annual symposium, an...
Posted on November 07, 2024
“Neonatal care is no longer just about ensuring survival – it’s about giving every infant the best possible start in life,” said Professor Carin Maree, a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria (UP), during her recent inaugural...
Posted on November 06, 2024
Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread through the bites of parasite-infected Anopheles.
Posted on November 06, 2024
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease that continues to pose a major public health threat, particularly in places with high transmission
Posted on November 05, 2024
African science leaders are increasingly taking center stage in global science and technology discussions, according to Dr. Connie Nshemereirwe, Director of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP).
Posted on November 04, 2024
On October 25, 2024, stakeholders from Ward 55—including COSUP, SAPRIN, UP Medical Students, SAVF, Hercules CPF, Hercules Clinic, MYDO, DITIRO Rehab Center, TLF, Tshwane Blind Care, Gov Communications, Wits RHI, the City of Tshwane, Socio Tech, Hercules SAPS, and Gauteng Emergency...
Posted on November 04, 2024
Heavy metal contamination is a ticking time bomb that is quietly accumulating in the environment and presenting a growing public health crisis, in South Africa and across the world. In her inaugural lecture at the University of Pretoria (UP) on 14 October 2024, Professor Nanette Oberholzer from...
Posted on November 04, 2024
“Neonatal care is no longer just about ensuring survival – it’s about giving every infant the best possible start in life,” said Professor Carin Maree, a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria (UP), during her recent inaugural...
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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