Posted on October 14, 2024
In his inaugural address, Prof Petersen articulated his commitment to positioning UP as a global leader in higher education, fostering a caring and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation, he aims to steer the university...
Posted on October 14, 2024
Prof Michael Pepper, Director of the Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine and a professor in the Department of Immunology at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences, has been ranked as the top Biology and Biochemistry scientist in South Africa. This prestigious ranking...
Posted on October 11, 2024
“The first 1 000 days of life is a time of tremendous potential and enormous vulnerability,” said Prof Ute Feucht, an expert in maternal and child health who is based at UP, during her highly anticipated inaugural address. Her lecture focused on how placental function, maternal health...
Posted on October 04, 2024
“As the urgency for sustainable development accelerates, the University of Pretoria continues to strengthen our contribution to a sustainable future. We clearly understand the challenges at hand cannot be addressed by any single entity, and that to make a real difference, we need to...
Posted on October 02, 2024
It’s official! We’ve handed over our beloved '67 VW Beetle to its new owner, Ms. June Petersen! After thousands of raffle tickets sold, we're thrilled to see this iconic car go to such a wonderful home. Congratulations, June! Here’s to many happy and safe kilometers ahead!
Posted on October 01, 2024
We are delighted to welcome Professor Francis Petersen as our new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
Posted on September 30, 2024
As the world commemorates International Nurses Day under the theme "Nurses Our Future, Economic Power of Care," the Nursing Science Department at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences took a proactive stance in celebrating the vital role of nurses in healthcare. This...
Posted on September 26, 2024
PITCH IN: Help UP’s Camerata choir travel to the US to perform at the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association! “It is a huge honour to be invited to perform as a headline choir,” says conductor Dr Michael Barrett-Berg.
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