Posted on May 02, 2023
UP and the University of Edinburgh discuss strategic partnership areas for the two universities during a recent visit to the United Kingdom.
Posted on May 02, 2023
On 20 May 2023 Michael Stark, an MSc Human Physiology student at the University of Pretoria, achieved a remarkable honour by receiving the "Rising Star" research excellence award at the International Cell Death Society (ICDS) conference. This prestigious event, organised by the ICDS President,...
Posted on April 26, 2023
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) graduate, Saman Akhtar, tosses her cap at UP’s autumn graduations after beating cancer all while completing her medical degree.
Posted on April 25, 2023
Malaria remains a major public health concern with 3.2 billion people at risk worldwide despite the mosquito-borne infectious disease being both preventable and treatable. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report 2022, the global tally of malaria cases reached 247...
Posted on April 24, 2023
Dr Tshepiso Maila, who obtains her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from UP and becomes the first female doctor from Mmakgatle village in Limpopo.
Posted on April 24, 2023
Pretoria - The cohort of graduates from the University of Pretoria's 2023 Autumn Graduation have been urged to keep listening, learning, and forever try to open new paths as they step into their future careers.
Posted on April 24, 2023
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus' acceptance remarks for an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria
Posted on April 22, 2023
The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) in recognition of his outstanding contributions as a global health expert, scholar, advocate and diplomat.
Posted on April 21, 2023
Ruvasha Govender recently received a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree with 12 distinctions and an ASAIPA National Medical Student Award for being one of two top medical students in South Africa.
Posted on April 19, 2023
UP will be awarding 11 908 qualifications during its Autumn Graduation season, which starts today,19 April 2023. Of the qualifications to be awarded at the 28 Autumn Graduation ceremonies, 201 are doctorates, 1 384 master’s degrees and 2 021 are honours degrees.
Posted on April 18, 2023
The University of Pretoria delegation led by Prof Tawana Kupe, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, recently visited the Melusi Holistic Care Clinic under the Faculty of Health Sciences to strengthen community engagement.
Posted on April 18, 2023
In a spirit of collaboration, members of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria recently engaged in a voluntary capacity to develop a community of practice in health professions education at internal (inter- and trans-faculty) and contribute to an external community of...
Posted on April 14, 2023
With its rolling hills and traditional thatched adobe houses, Vhembe District may look picture perfect. Yet, many people who call this part of Limpopo, South Africa, home live with the deadly threat of malaria.
Posted on April 12, 2023
Michael Stark began his research journey in the Department of Physiology in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Visagie and Professor Annie Joubert when he was only 19 years old. He is the first undergraduate student in the Department of Physiology to initiate his cell biology research...
Posted on April 01, 2023
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition that impacts a person’s participation in their environment. Challenges typically experienced by people with this neurodevelopmental disorder include difficulties with social skills, communication and sensory processing.
Posted on March 31, 2023
The academic year for the second-year nursing students in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria began on 13 February 2023 with an orientation week.
Posted on March 30, 2023
In a pioneering effort to explore the viability of implementing solar power in informal settlements, the University of Pretoria, Wits University and the Gauteng Research Triangle (GRT) have joined forces with SAPRIN. The collaborative project kicked-off on 30 March 2023 at the Melusi informal...
Posted on March 29, 2023
UP representatives meet with Ghent University delegation to discuss strengthening collaborations through transdisciplinary research, staff and student exchange, and forging new partnerships.
Posted on March 23, 2023
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has recognised three researchers from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences at the 09th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards ceremony on 09 March 2023.
Posted on March 22, 2023
21 subjects offered at UP have been ranked in the 2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings by Subject. Of the 21 disciplines in which UP was ranked this year, eight are rated first in South Africa.
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