Posted on August 08, 2023
As we commemorate Women's Month, our "Women in Science" campaign proudly spotlights Dr. Maurine Rofhiwa Musie, who stands out as a dedicated researcher in midwifery. Recognised in the young scientist category, Dr. Musie, an early-career Midwife Specialist and Midwifery educator at the University...
Posted on August 08, 2023
In a celebration of African talent spanning various fields, The African Child Your Time Is Now (ACYTIN) organisation, led by the acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and international speaker Anthea Thyssen-Ambursley, recently honoured a budding author, Kudakwashe Meja, a fourth-year Radiography...
Posted on August 08, 2023
Nestled on the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria, UP Bindery provides top-tier binding services catering to UP staff, esteemed students, academic departments and discerning private clients alike.
Posted on July 28, 2023
“As a leading academic institution, the University of Pretoria stands at the forefront of medical research and education. Our commitment to addressing public health challenges, including viral hepatitis, remains unwavering.”
Posted on July 27, 2023
Conducted in English and simultaneously translated into Portuguese, the Leadership and Management Training for Impact in Malaria Eradication course aims to strengthen cross-border coherence and mitigate biases in malaria elimination efforts.
Posted on July 27, 2023
As Mental Illness Month draws to a close, it is essential to grasp the distinctions between "mental health" and "mental illness" to foster a deeper understanding of these interconnected concepts.
Posted on July 26, 2023
This issue features research from all of the University of Pretoria's nine faculties and our business school, the Gordan Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and shows how our research is opening a new world and a better future.
Posted on July 24, 2023
Giving Matters is a three-year fundraising campaign aimed at raising R100 million by 2024 to supplement UP’s day-to-day fundraising projects which offer financial assistance to “missing middle” students.
Posted on July 21, 2023
In a significant development for South Africa's health research sector, Prof. Mashamba-Thompson has been appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the National Health Research Committee (NHRC) for the term 2023 - 2026. This esteemed appointment recognises Prof. Mashamba-Thompson's expertise and...
Posted on July 20, 2023
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has honoured UP’s Prof Mike Sathekge for his contributions to nuclear medicine, his cutting-edge research in theragnostics, and his dedication to providing quality patient care.
Posted on July 17, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Flavia Senkubuge, Deputy Dean Stakeholders at the Faculty of Health Sciences, on being featured in the esteemed Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication. This recognition comes after the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) was awarded for the outstanding...
Posted on July 17, 2023
In the field of occupational therapy, women have historically dominated, playing a vital role in its growth and recognition worldwide. However, there is a noticeable trend of more men choosing to pursue occupational therapy internationally, although progress in South Africa has been slower. One...
Posted on July 12, 2023
We are delighted to announce that Professor Ryan Blumenthal from the University Of Pretoria Faculty Of Health Sciences has been named as a finalist in the prestigious annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards. The awards, often referred to as the 'Science Oscars' of South...
Posted on July 12, 2023
Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies in UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson emphasised the need for access to high-quality and timely diagnostic services in Sub-Saharan Africa in for stronger health systems.
Posted on July 11, 2023
Janet Reed, who recently graduated from UP as SA’s top nuclear medicine physician, said she was privileged to have trained under world-renowned nuclear physician Prof Mike Sathekge, Head of the Nuclear Medicine Department at UP.
Posted on July 10, 2023
The University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted a distinguished delegation from the Global Health Education Group (GHEG), a mission-led enterprise backed by university partners.
Posted on July 06, 2023
On the 06 June 2023, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Faculty of Health Sciences had the honour of hosting Professor Salome Maswime, a renowned global surgery expert and a passionate advocate for women's health rights and equity in surgical and maternal care. Professor Maswime...
Posted on July 05, 2023
Attending the Forensic DNA Symposium recently held in Cape Town where the vital role of DNA analysis in criminal investigations was highlighted, Sue Segar caught up with Professor Ryan Blumenthal, a senior specialist forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria. Blumenthal was one of the...
Posted on June 29, 2023
As Men’s Health Month in South Africa draws to a close in June, the University of Pretoria endorses the initiatives to encourage healthy practices. The importance of screening to prevent diseases cannot be discounted. Age is no reason to imagine one invincible. Health problems can hurt the...
Posted on June 29, 2023
The School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria hosted its first SHSPH Research Day on 29 June 2023 to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
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