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...
Posted on December 12, 2022
On 08 December 2022, the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with Leicester University, convened a hybrid TB meeting to strengthen the partnership between the two institutions to accelerate the progress to end Tuberculosis. The meeting was followed by the Inaugural Professor Anton Stoltz...
Posted on December 06, 2022
On Tuesday, 11 October, the office of the Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning hosted the Faculty Teaching and Learning Awards 2022, which celebrate and honour academic staff for their continued contribution to excellence in teaching and learning.
Posted on November 30, 2022
Internationally renowned leaders and experts in diagnostics, medicine and public health convened at the Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria to reflect on the lessons learned during COVID-19.
Posted on November 21, 2022
The visiting delegation, which included @iaeaorg Director of Division Africa Professor Shaukat Abdulrazak, was led by NuMeRI CEO and Head of the Nuclear Medicine Department at UP and Steve Biko Academic Hospital Prof Mike Sathekge.
Posted on November 19, 2022
On the 17 November 2022, the University of Pretoria Diabetes Research Centre hosted a vibrant diabetes awareness event for the community of Mamelodi to celebrate World Diabetes Day.
Posted on November 18, 2022
UP’s Diabetes Research Centre, in collaboration with digital health provider Aviro Health, has launched an app that helps community healthcare workers to deliver better diabetes care to people with type 2 diabetes.
Posted on November 18, 2022
On 18 November 2022, Professor Leanne Sykes, head of the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at the University Pretoria celebrated 100 dental publications with her co-workers.
Posted on November 10, 2022
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, the Project Manager of the Tshwane Insulin Project at the University of Pretoria (UP) Diabetes Research Centre, Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie, says there is an urgent need to increase access to quality diabetes education to manage the condition.
Posted on November 10, 2022
The University of Pretoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Priya Soma-Pillay, as the Chairperson of the School of Medicine from 01 November 2022.
Posted on November 08, 2022
On 08 November 2022, the Department of Nursing Sciences, in partnership with the Trinity Western University held a meeting to launch a new research project titled "A Human's Rights and Equity- Oriented Response to the Birth Stories for Families impacted by albinism in Sub Saharan Africa:...
Posted on November 07, 2022
“I’m honoured to have been appointed by the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, to be part of the MRC Board. For me, it is a great opportunity to be part of an effort to shape the medical research landscape over the next three years,” said Prof Tahir Pillay
Posted on November 06, 2022
“Malaria elimination in the SADC region by 2030 is possible,” says Dr Taneshka Kruger of UP’s Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control. “But it will require regional collaboration and cooperation.”
Posted on November 04, 2022
“You have honoured yourselves as individuals and you have honoured UP,” said UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tawana Kupe.
Posted on October 31, 2022
UP's Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) was one of the 11 specialist organisations in the world selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to research, develop and implement effective preventive and treatment methods for sports-related injuries and illnesses,...
Posted on October 31, 2022
In line with the University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences' focus on breaking down silos, the faculty recently hosted the SimUPWars. This interdisciplinary healthcare simulation competition aims to enhance cognitive knowledge, critical thinking, psychomotor skills, clinical performance,...
Posted on October 31, 2022
The academic staff and students eagerly engaged with the new MBChB curriculum at a recent expo held at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences. The proposed MBChB curriculum seeks to adopt a hybrid teaching model focusing on transdisciplinary initiatives, research training, and...
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