Posted on July 12, 2024
Congratulations to the three UP researchers who triumphed at last night’s NSTF-South32 Awards, which celebrate excellence in science, engineering, technology and innovation.
Posted on July 11, 2024
UP announces a new partnership with the Kresge Foundation, which has granted the University R4 million over three years to enhance student success initiatives through the Siyaphumelela programme.
Posted on July 11, 2024
Professors Thorkild Tylleskär and Alfred Musekiwa are leading an impactful experimental epidemiology capacity-building collaboration between the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of Bergen, with support from the Deputy Dean of Research and...
Posted on July 04, 2024
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria recently acknowledged the Department of Nursing Science for its significant strides in producing a more PhD graduates during the April/May 2024 graduation ceremony. This is an important milestone that demonstrates the department's...
Posted on July 04, 2024
Charlise Basson and Sandra Tatchum from the Department of Physiology, recently attended and presented their PhD research at the International Society for Tryptophan Research (ISTRY) conference in Jena, Germany.
Posted on July 03, 2024
Twelve members of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences attended the 22nd annual conference of the Southern African Association for Health Educationalists (SAAHE) held in Umhlanga, Durban, from 25 to 28 June 2024. The conference, themed “Decoding and Recoding to...
Posted on July 03, 2024
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) through its Transformation Committee is taking proactive steps to promote inclusivity and respect within its academic community through raising awareness of the UP Trans-Protocol initiative. Led by Prof Funeka Sokudela, Faculty of...
Posted on July 02, 2024
Danilo von Ludwiger, in his fourth year of medical studies at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences, recently came back from a European beach volleyball tour for four weeks. Although he narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Von Ludwiger and his...
Posted on June 27, 2024
UP has been shortlisted for the NRF’s Societal Impact Award. “This is evidence of UP’s commitment to advancing impactful research that addresses critical societal challenges and inspires innovation,” said Prof Sunil Maharaj, Vice-Principal of Research, Innovation and...
Posted on June 26, 2024
Professor Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies at UP, highlights the importance of scaling up point-of-care diagnostics in implementing South Africa's National Health Insurance scheme.
Posted on June 26, 2024
Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways. It’s now possible to test patients on the spot – in a clinic or hospital – for many health conditions. Digital diagnostic devices can analyse samples like sweat, saliva, faeces, tears and breath for signs of...
Posted on June 26, 2024
The School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) in the Faculty of Health sciences at the University of Pretoria hosted its second Research Day on 26 June 2024 with great enthusiasm and insightful discussions. Postgraduate students, staff, and faculty executives gathered under the theme...
Posted on June 21, 2024
Kalafong Hospital now has a reliable water supply thanks to Gift of the Givers and Bonitas Medical Fund. This borehole project ensures stable water for patient care and medical training.
Posted on June 16, 2024
This year, South Africa marks the 48th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, which began on 16 June 1976. Since 1994, Youth Day has been observed annually on this day as a tribute to those who paid a heavy price for challenging South Africa’s education system at the time.
Posted on June 14, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) has entered the top 50 in the global 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for the first time, jumping to 42nd in the world in 2024 from 69th in 2023.
Posted on June 07, 2024
UP’s remarkable climb in QS World University Rankings has been recognised with the ‘Most Improved – Sub-Saharan Africa Award’. The University's gradual rise in the rankings over the past 5 years saw it climb from the 501-650 band to number 353 out of 1500 universities...
Posted on June 06, 2024
UP recently hosted the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) AGM, which gathered university leaders from around the world for a transformative meeting of minds. From policy discussions to business networking, it was a hub of innovation.
Posted on June 03, 2024
The University of Pretoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francis Petersen as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
Posted on May 24, 2024
UP congratulates the 12 individuals from among our staff members who have been announced as finalists for the 2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards, popularly known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.
Posted on May 23, 2024
The NuMeRi facility, housed at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, is set to advance drug development, clinical research and provide cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment in relation to cancer, tuberculosis (TB) and other major diseases that are burdening public health.
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