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...
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.
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.
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'...
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.
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.
Posted on October 02, 2023
UP's 2022 Sustainable Development Report shows UP is making progress in embedding a culture of sustainability, with meaningful contribution toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Posted on October 02, 2023
"This is a collective achievement for our academic and professional staff, students and partners at all levels – thank you and well done to everyone involved,” said UP’s Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Themba Mosia.
Posted on October 01, 2023
The acting Head of the Department of Physiotherapy, Professor Joyce Mothabeng’s paper won the best oral presentation at the 10th Tshwane district health services research conference hosted by Faculty of Health Sciences, in partnership with the Tshwane District, at the state-of-the-art...
Posted on September 29, 2023
Dr. Nombulelo Sepeng, a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science in the Faculty of Health Sciences, recently garnered acclaim as a finalist for the 2023 HERS-SA HEWL Awards in the Emerging Young Women Leaders Category. Dr. Sepeng's remarkable journey and her profound impact on the...
Posted on September 28, 2023
The SA Paediatric Association has recognised the student-led Tuks Children's Trust as the best Care Bear organisation in 2023 as part of the Care Bear challenge, which promotes compassionate and sustainable projects in the paediatric community.
Posted on September 22, 2023
The University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences has once again pushed the boundaries of healthcare education by hosting the second instalment of its ground-breaking transdisciplinary competition, SIMUPWars 2023. This extraordinary event, held on September 20, 2023, showcased ten...
Posted on September 21, 2023
Under the theme ‘Centering Ubuntu Healthcare in Society 5.0: A Transdisciplinary Agenda during COVID-19 and Beyond’, the conference provided valuable insights into Ubuntu philosophy, caring ethics and collective responsibility in healthcare.
Posted on September 19, 2023
By joining forces, the University of Pretoria and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign aim to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the field of health sciences education and research.
Posted on September 14, 2023
UP remains the University of choice for thousands of prospective students, parents and guardians who visited UP campuses on #ChooseUP Day ahead of the 2024 academic year.
Posted on September 13, 2023
Prof Annie Joubert, Head of the Department of Physiology successfully applied for a New Generation of Academic Programme (nGAP) position for 2023 for her department. The University of Pretoria secured four nGAP lecturer positions for 2023, one of which was awarded to the Faculty of Health...
Posted on September 12, 2023
As part of a team of researchers from five countries, Professor Zodwa Dlamini aims to tackle the pressing issue of cancer inequities by attempting to define the causes of cancer disparities in diverse underserved populations.
Posted on September 11, 2023
The Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria proudly announced the remarkable participation of Professor Trevor Nyakudya at the recently concluded 5th International Congress of the African Society of Physiology and Physiopathology (SA2P). This esteemed event, jointly hosted by the...
Posted on September 08, 2023
Professors Sumaiya Adam (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and Werner Cordier (Pharmacology) proudly represented the University of Pretoria alongside several other South African delegates at the International LOOOP Symposium held in Germany on August 24th and 25th.
Posted on September 08, 2023
The Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria is making waves in maternal, child and women’s health. Through its collaboration with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Bill and Melinda Gates...
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