University of Pretoria deputy dean to lead the Africa-Europe Multimorbidity Cluster of Excellence

Posted on October 18, 2023

Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, a molecular biology medical scientist who is Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UP, is co-leading the Africa-Europe Multimorbidity Cluster of Excellence.

Trailblazing Student Spotlight: Physiology Student’s Remarkable Academic Journey

Posted on October 17, 2023

We are thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of Charlise Basson, a dedicated student from the Department of Physiology. Charlise's journey at the University of Pretoria has recently taken an exciting turn, as she has upgraded from an MSc student to a PhD candidate. This upgrade is a...

UP's Faculty of Health Science Research Support Hub and SAMRC SAPRIN research capacity building collaboration for data science

Posted on October 12, 2023

The colleagues from the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Pretoria, Wits Vida unit and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) gathered at the University of Pretoria’s Prinshof campus for a series of SAMRC South African Population Research Infrastructure...

University of Pretoria and Tshwane District collaborate for 10th Health Services Research Conference

Posted on October 10, 2023

Among the topics discussed at the 10th Tshwane District Health Services Research Conference hosted at UP were the need to address skills gaps in specialised areas and inequalities in healthcare and respect for diverse healthcare approaches.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Let us go back to proper nutrition foundation

Posted on October 10, 2023

In a world brimming with technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs, it is time to return to the fundamentals of nutrition during this celebrated Nutrition Week.

Professor Zodwa Dlamini Receives Prestigious 'Honorary Fellow' Accolade in African Cancer Research

Posted on October 09, 2023

At the Intentional College of Surgeons (ICS)-African Federation Congress 2023, recently held in the vibrant city of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Professor Zodwa Dlamini, a luminary in the field of cancer research, achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving the esteemed title of 'Honorary Fellow'...

UP professor’s inaugural address shines the spotlight on the health impact of air pollution in South Africa

Posted on October 03, 2023

"The disease burden linked to air pollution is now estimated to be equivalent to other major global health risks, such as unhealthy diets and tobacco smoking," said Prof Janine Wichmann of UP’s School of Health Systems and Public Health.

UP’s 14th Biennial O&G Update showcases global expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology

Posted on October 03, 2023

UP’s 14th Biennial O&G Update brought together leading experts in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology to address recent advances and controversies in the discipline, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.