World Polio Day

Posted on October 22, 2021

World Polio day is commemorated on 24 October 2021 and was initiated by Rotary International over a decade ago to celebrate the birth of Jonas Salk, who developed a vaccine against poliomyelitis.

TURF Student Coordinator wins First Prize for Innovative Pitch

Posted on October 04, 2021

BSc Biochemistry and Human Physiology student and TURF Student Coordinator Michael Stark won first prize and an opportunity to travel to Germany in November 2021 for his presentation on "Breaking the wall on viral zoonoses in animal farming" pitch

PhD Student wins Prestigious PSSA’s Wyndham Prize

Posted on September 30, 2021

PhD student Felicia Azubuike, from the Centre for Neuroendocrinology (CNE) at the University of Pretoria won the PSSA's Wyndham Prize.

Elimination of Canine Mediated Human Rabies in South Africa “Zero by 30”

Posted on September 27, 2021

On 28 September, we will be celebrating World Rabies Day. Rabies is caused by a Lyssavirus transmitted through saliva or nervous system tissues contact an infected mammal through broken skin or contact with mucosal membranes.

Prof Steenkamp elected as Deputy Chairperson of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNSP) Council

Posted on September 15, 2021

Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof Vanessa Steenkamp has been elected as Deputy Chairperson of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNSP) Council.

PACRI Dedicated to Fighting Cancer

Posted on September 14, 2021

The establishment of the Pan African Cancer Research Institute, a centre of excellence dedicated to cutting edge integrated translational cancer research, prevention and clinical care with a vision of accelerating discoveries to prevent and cure cancer in the African region (PACRI) by the...

Faculty of Health Sciences hosts #ChooseUP Virtual Event

Posted on September 13, 2021

On 11 September 2021 the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria hosted the annual faculty #ChooseUP Virtual Event for the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and School of Healthcare Sciences.

Compulsory Covid-19 Vaccination Recommended for all Health Sciences Students and Healthcare Workers

Posted on September 07, 2021

The South African Committee of Medical Deans (SACOMD) and the South African Committee of Dental Deans (SACODD) representing higher education institutions who educate the South African health workforce, recommend compulsory vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes Covid-19 for all...