UPCT 2024 shines at ATLAS Webinar as they present ‘More Than a Just Tour’

Posted on November 26, 2024

University of Pretoria Campus Tours students present their webinar focusing on tourism disrupters such as environmental sustainability and cultural erosion for the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research

RE.SEARCH 10: Make today matter

Posted on November 22, 2024

The articles in this edition showcase work from all nine of our faculties, and underscore our University’s slogan ‘Make today matter’. RE.SEARCH has been named South Africa's top corporate publication as the winner of the 2024 SA Publication's Forum Awards. It is a runner up and...

UP master’s programme in Heritage Conservation sets new course for preservation of African artefacts

Posted on November 21, 2024

A project to conserve a large peeling and cracked oil painting that hung in a public section of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Merensky Library has unearthed fascinating insights into the institution’s offerings and collaborations. UP Museums has a painting conservator to restore...

UP honours top scholars at annual Academic Achievers’ Awards

Posted on November 07, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) honoured its brightest minds at the prestigious 24th annual Academic Achievers' Awards. This year, 114 exceptional staff members were recognized for their outstanding research, teaching, and contributions to society.

African science leaders gather at UP to celebrate 10 years of growth

Posted on November 05, 2024

African science leaders are increasingly taking center stage in global science and technology discussions, according to Dr. Connie Nshemereirwe, Director of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP).

UP EXPERT OPINION: US-Africa relations under Biden: a mismatch between talk and action.

Posted on November 01, 2024

In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership.

Are digital natives the brokers of peace?

Posted on October 31, 2024

Generation Z (Gen Z) – those born between 1997 and 2012 – was raised during uncertain times, making them socially conscious. This has opened them up to new ways of thinking about the future and doing things, as well as questioning the ways things are done, including conflict resolution.

UP clinic gives a ‘voice’ to babies and toddlers struggling with speech and communication

Posted on October 29, 2024

HELPING STRUGGLING CHILDREN FIND THEIR VOICE: The Clinic for High Risk Babies (CHRIB) at UP’s Hatfield Campus is helping babies and toddlers struggling with speech and communication. Staff and students from UP’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology provide early...