UP’s own ‘Bones’ and MakerSpace hopes to print replicas of human bones in 3D

Posted on June 27, 2020

The University of Pretoria’s own ‘Bones’, Professor Ericka Noelle L’Abbe, a forensic anthropologist and Director of UP’s Forensic Anthropology Research Centre in the Faculty of Health Sciences, is working with the Department of Library Services’ MakerSpace...

Department of Neurosurgery hosts Safe Neurosurgery Initiative Webinar

Posted on June 20, 2020

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pretoria hosted the Inaugural Van Rensburg-Mokgokong Oration through the Safe Neurosurgery Initiative Webinar focusing on Pediatric Neurosurgery. This Pediatric Neurosurgery Symposium was part of the Neurosurgery Department at UP's Safe...

‘As youth, we bring new, bold ideas, fresh perspectives and different ways of doing things’ – UP grad and medical professional Dr Cyan Brown (27)

Posted on June 18, 2020

“We must start taking the call to active citizenry seriously as young people,” says Dr Cyan Brown, who graduated from the University of Pretoria with a medical degree in 2017.

University of Pretoria boasts five finalists in 2019/2020 NSTF-South32 ‘Science Oscars’

Posted on June 05, 2020

Five academics from the University of Pretoria (UP) are finalists in the 2019/2020 National Science and Technology Forum’s (NSTF) prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards.

World Bicycle Day: Be “lekker” and ride a bike

Posted on June 03, 2020

In honour of World Bicycle Day, and the ever-growing awareness of health and wellbeing, now is as good a time to dust your bike, lube the chain and get pedaling. We hear time and time again of the vast benefits physical activity can have on our health as well as mental health.

UP webinar on ‘Future Africa Post-COVID-19’ suggests researchers must play leading role in reshaping African society

Posted on June 02, 2020

Participants from around the world joined a University of Pretoria (UP)-hosted webinar titled “Future Africa Post-COVID-19” on Friday. The webinar was held in commemoration of Africa Month, which is celebrated throughout May, and looked at what the future holds for the continent in...

Good gut health could be a key line of defence against viral infections – UP food science academics

Posted on May 28, 2020

Although there is no specific research that shows the positive effects of high-fibre foods in helping to fight against COVID-19, some existing research has suggested its beneficial effects against viral infection.

CrazySocks4Docs Day 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020

If COVID-19 was a war, our health workers would have been in the firing line. Health care workers are the ones bravely protecting South African citizens against a lethal, but an invisible enemy. The public cannot even imagine the stress and pressures health care workers face under in the fight...