UP medical student earns international Fair Play Award for compassion at finish line

Posted on September 07, 2023

UP’s Charné Eileen Swart and her fellow athletes demonstrated that competition is not just about winning; it's also about supporting one another, especially in high-pressure situations like international competitions.

#TuksSport: Q&A with Linda Sikweza at SEMLI, her major interest in biomechanics and passion for sports science as a whole

Posted on December 12, 2022

Linda Sikweza joined the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute - SEMLI at the University of Pretoria in 2020 as a Sport Science Intern. She holds a BA Honours in Sport Science qualification obtained at the University of Johannesburg. Having worked her way up, to date, she is a Junior...

Faculty of Health Sciences Launches the Food Parcel Project

Posted on April 08, 2021

On 7 April 2021, the Faculty of Health Sciences launched the Food Parcel Project in response to the significant increase in UP students who do not have access to healthy food and toiletries.

COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Need for Policy Brief on Physical Activity for Health in Africa

Posted on November 25, 2020

COVID-19 has brought numerous challenges globally. It has impacted people’s health, the economy; affected how people communicate and gather; mourn and celebrate and of course, travel. It has also highlighted the importance of physical activity and exercise, for one's overall health and...

#TuksSport: Q&A with Marteleze van Graan about her role at SEMLI and interest in performance enhancement

Posted on October 05, 2020

Marteleze van Graan is a Sport Psychologist at SEMLI, and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist in independent practice. She holds a BSocSci in Sport Psychology, BSocSci Honours, and MA Counselling Psychology with a specialization in...

UP’s SEMLI launches research study on returning to sport after COVID-19

Posted on August 06, 2020

A study on the effects of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections on athletes returning to training and competition is being launched by the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) at the University of Pretoria (UP) in association with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...

Face masks during exercise: UP experts weigh in on what you should consider when deciding

Posted on June 27, 2020

Two University of Pretoria (UP) researchers have offered useful tips to gym bunnies and sports enthusiasts hoping to get back into action as the world adjusts to a new normal caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.