Posted on October 25, 2023
In a celebration of the best of Pretoria, UP has been recognised as the Best University in the Rekord newspaper’s 2023 Best of Pretoria Reader’s Choice Awards.
Posted on October 20, 2023
Joseph Shiraaz, a clinical supervisor for Paediatrics at the University of Pretoria's Physiotherapy Department, has recently made waves in the martial arts world, securing both gold and bronze medals at the prestigious Asia Africa Cup organised by the Japan Karate Shoto Federation (JKS) in Dubai...
Posted on October 20, 2023
On 06 October 2023, the Clinical Associates Research Symposium gathered to shine a spotlight on the essential contributions of Clinical Associates within the healthcare system. Hosted by the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pretoria, the symposium aimed to enhance awareness of...
Posted on October 20, 2023
The 2023 Diabetes Summit, which is taking place at UP on 15 November, aims to propel all stakeholders involved in diabetes prevention and management –to confront diabetes head on, write SEMLI’s Lizanne Meyer and Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie of UP’s Diabetes Research Centre.
Posted on October 20, 2023
The University of Pretoria has 4 360 international students from 133 nationalities across all study programmes of study – making it a true experience of the world in one sitting, said UP Head of International Cooperation, Setsipane Mokoduwe.
Posted on October 20, 2023
UP celebrates the achievements of our outstanding academics who, through their work in a variety of fields, have made enormous contributions to society.
Posted on October 18, 2023
Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, a molecular biology medical scientist who is Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UP, is co-leading the Africa-Europe Multimorbidity Cluster of Excellence.
Posted on October 17, 2023
We are thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of Charlise Basson, a dedicated student from the Department of Physiology. Charlise's journey at the University of Pretoria has recently taken an exciting turn, as she has upgraded from an MSc student to a PhD candidate. This upgrade is a...
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...
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