Posted on October 01, 2024
We are delighted to welcome Professor Francis Petersen as our new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
Posted on September 30, 2024
As the world commemorates International Nurses Day under the theme "Nurses Our Future, Economic Power of Care," the Nursing Science Department at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences took a proactive stance in celebrating the vital role of nurses in healthcare. This...
Posted on September 26, 2024
PITCH IN: Help UP’s Camerata choir travel to the US to perform at the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association! “It is a huge honour to be invited to perform as a headline choir,” says conductor Dr Michael Barrett-Berg.
Posted on September 19, 2024
The University of Pretoria celebrates Dr. Lané Prigge, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Anatomy, for her achievement of receiving the Y2 NRF rating, marking a significant milestone in her research career. Specialising in clinical anatomy, Dr. Prigge focuses on neuroanatomy, specifically the brain's...
Posted on September 19, 2024
The University of Pretoria celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Section Sports Medicine (SSM) on 19 September at the Future Africa campus. Since its inception in 1999, SSM has become a globally recognised centre of excellence, significantly impacting the careers of sports physicians, the health...
Posted on September 17, 2024
Dr Candice Hendricks, paediatric haematologist & UP PhD graduate, is advancing cellular & molecular medicine. Her journey from clinician to scientist is dedicated to improving access to life-saving stem cell transplants for children:
Posted on September 17, 2024
Professor Marietjie Venter has been awarded the distinguished NRF B2 rating, recognising her as an internationally acclaimed virologist. As an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Medical Virology and Director of the Centre for Emerging Arbo and Respiratory...
Posted on September 16, 2024
Professor Tivani Mashamba-Thompson and Anwani Nekhumbe have developed a detailed guide on the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health sciences, specifically aimed at postgraduate students at the University of Pretoria. As AI becomes an integral part of research and...
Posted on September 16, 2024
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria celebrates Dr. Nonhlanhla Tlotleng's achievement of a Y2 NRF rating, a recognition for her work in occupational health, a specialised field within public health. Focusing on workplace hazards, occupational cancers, and their effects on...
Posted on September 12, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted SimUPWars 2024, a high-energy simulation competition that is redefining healthcare education through an immersive, interdisciplinary experience. This year’s event brought together top-notch judges, including...
Posted on September 11, 2024
Prof. Trevor Nyakudya, an associate professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria, has been awarded the prestigious C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF). Prof. Nyakudya holds several degrees, including a BSc, BScHons, MSc Medicine, and a PhD in Medical...
Posted on September 11, 2024
Prof. Marthie Ehlers, Professor and Principal Medical Scientist at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences, has been awarded a C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF). Holding a PhD in Microbiology, Prof. Ehlers has committed her research to exploring the genomic...
Posted on September 10, 2024
#UPGraduation2024: UP's fully online programmes continue to make education more accessible, with a record 400 UPOnline graduates receiving their qualifications during UP’s recent Spring Graduation ceremonies.
Posted on September 10, 2024
Professor Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa, who heads the Department of Nursing Science, will be returning to the Western Sydney University as a visiting scholar from 08 September to 19 October 2024. This visit follows her initial engagement in 2019, where she spent two weeks collaborating with...
Posted on September 09, 2024
This was the observation of Karin Blignault, a passionate horse rider, author and occupational therapist from Cape Town, who is among the proud graduates at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Spring Graduation ceremonies. Earning her master’s degree in occupational therapy at the age...
Posted on September 06, 2024
"At UP, we believe in the transformative power of research, and this ranking reaffirms our standing as a research-intensive institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and contributing meaningfully to global scholarship,” said Professor Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for...
Posted on September 05, 2024
On 8 August 2024, the Brain Tumor and Translational Neurosciences Centre (BTC@UP) hosted a unique networking event at the University of Pretoria's Future Africa Campus. This event served as a crucial platform to foster collaboration within the field of neurosciences by highlighting ongoing...
Posted on September 02, 2024
UP’s Spring Graduation ceremonies are under way! It will be conferring degrees, diplomas and certificates on over 2000 students this week, with more than 26% receiving donor-funded support.
Posted on August 31, 2024
The University of Pretoria Faculty of Health Sciences invites you to join clinical colleagues and members of the legal profession in a true-to-life presentation of a formal inquest hearing (“mock trial”) in respect of the death of a patient allegedly resulting from negligent or...
Posted on August 28, 2024
The national Department of Science and Innovation has tasked UP with bringing all publicly funded cancer research and innovation across the country together into a single, coherent national research strategy.
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