Posted on March 17, 2023
The University of Pretoria's first-year radiography students participated in an Amazing Race adventure to learn how to navigate the Steve Biko Academic Hospital. Inspired by a well-known reality TV competition, the event involved completing several stages of challenges to finish the race....
Posted on March 15, 2023
Prof Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education, congratulated the researchers for their success in their research goals and in boosting UP’s reputation as one of Africa’s best research institutions.
Posted on March 13, 2023
Under the theme ‘Exploiting Global Networks for the Fight Against Cancer in Africa: Advancing Prevention and Transforming Care’, the meeting brought together cancer researchers from across the world.
Posted on March 10, 2023
The DLS is celebrating South African Library Week (SALW) with the theme “Libraries: telling powerful stories” from 20-26 March 2023
Posted on March 09, 2023
Meet Professor Janette Bester, who recently received a Y2 rating from the National Research Foundation. Her research focuses on coagulopathies and the haemorheology of patients with chronic inflammatory conditions. She talks to us about her hard-won journey in health research and lets us know...
Posted on March 08, 2023
Pretoria - The Steve Biko Academic Hospital and University of Pretoria’s Bariatric Surgery Department continues to grow in stature, adding another accolade to its belt by receiving its second international award.
Posted on March 07, 2023
We sat down with the University of Pretoria Associate Professor Alfred Musekiwa to learn about his research journey and how he will use his new status as a C2 NRF-rated researcher to make a difference in his field. Professor Musekiwa recently attained a C2 rating, which the NRF awards to...
Posted on March 06, 2023
Associate Professor Simnikiwe Mayaphi, clinical virologist and head of the Department of Medical Virology at the University of Pretoria and National Health Laboratory Service – Tshwane Academic Division (NHLS-TAD), recently received a C2 NRF rating.
Posted on March 03, 2023
When hearing aids are not enough, cochlear implants are the next step to alleviate hearing loss. But they are not for everyone. A transdisciplinary research team aims to customise each device and enhance the benefit for users of these devices.
Posted on March 03, 2023
We caught up with the University of Pretoria Senior lecturer Dr. Abe Kasonga, who recently attained a Y2 NRF rating. Congratulations on attaining Y2 NRF rating. Please tell us about yourself.
Posted on March 01, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Trevor Nyakudya, an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology, University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences, who, together with collaborators from the University of Johannesburg and North West University, recently won the 2022 Gauteng Accelerator...
Posted on February 28, 2023
On 27 February 2023, medical doctor, epidemiologist, and global health expert Professor Stella Anyangwe delivered a stirring speech at the Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme (KAGHLP) opening dinner that was held at the Javett Art Centre, University of Pretoria.
Posted on February 24, 2023
On 24 February 2023, nine medics received the Basic and Essential Surgical Training (BESST) for the first time, a national course run under the auspices of the Colleges of Medicines of South Africa and delivered by the Department of General Surgery in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the...
Posted on February 21, 2023
UP’s Diabetes Research Centre, in partnership with Aviro Health, has launched the Aviro Pocket Clinic app to assist community healthcare workers to work digitally with patient information.
Posted on February 21, 2023
Dr Sanele Ngcobo was born in Inanda, a township north-west of Durban, at the height of the political violence in the late 1980 and early 90s, as the country was transitioning toward a democracy.
Posted on February 09, 2023
While diet and lifestyle factors are critical in helping improve immunity, we often forget to be kind to ourselves, says Prof Theresa Rossouw of UP’s Department of Immunology as she gives advice on what works and what doesn’t.
Posted on February 09, 2023
Experts at the University of Pretoria (UP) are a step closer to finding a drug that could prevent transmission of the malaria-carrying parasite Plasmodium falciparum by thwarting its life cycle.
Posted on January 27, 2023
The research collaboration uses targeted alpha therapy (TAT), a novel nuclear medicine therapy that targets cancer cells with precision, without harming the surrounding tissue.
Posted on January 09, 2023
The University of Pretoria hosted its first physical Declaration Ceremonies after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic for students in nine Programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Posted on December 12, 2022
Linda Sikweza joined the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute - SEMLI at the University of Pretoria in 2020 as a Sport Science Intern. She holds a BA Honours in Sport Science qualification obtained at the University of Johannesburg. Having worked her way up, to date, she is a Junior...
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