A triumph for Africa: University of Pretoria achieves unprecedented global success in 2024 THE Impact Rankings

Posted on June 14, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) has entered the top 50 in the global 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for the first time, jumping to 42nd in the world in 2024 from 69th in 2023.

Prof Antoinette Lombard, Head of Department of Social Work and Criminology at the University of Pretoria Becomes First South African Woman to Lead the International Association of Schools of Social Work

Posted on June 04, 2024

Prof Antoinette Lombard, Head of Department of Social Work and Criminology at the University of Pretoria Becomes First South African Woman to Lead the International Association of Schools of Social Work

Introducing Professor Kevin Thomas: Faculty of Humanities' New Dean

Posted on June 03, 2024

Professor Kevin Thomas, previously at University of Cape Town, assumed the role of Dean of Humanities at University of Pretoria on May 30, 2024. Praised for his contributions in psychology, he aims to foster innovation and excellence, promoting a sense of belonging within the faculty for faculty...

UP hosts public lecture to honour work of African studies scholar Prof Toyin Falola

Posted on May 28, 2024

PUBLIC LECTURE: “His work challenges mainstream narratives that devalue the agency & viewpoints of African people,” said Prof Serges Djoyou Kamga of the University of the Free State about Prof Toyin Falola at a lecture to honour the work of the African studies scholar.

UP EXPERT OPINION: How to consider the ICC prosecutor’s requests for arrest warrants for the Israeli war criminals and Hamas resistance fighters?

Posted on May 23, 2024

In a recent article, UP's Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman highlights the illegality of Israeli settlements and draws parallels to historical denials of apartheid in South Africa. The article also critiques the International Criminal Court's biased handling of crimes in Gaza and underscores the moral...

DHHS celebrate their 2023 top achievers!

Posted on May 23, 2024

Outstanding Achievers in History and Heritage and Cultural Tourism receive awards from the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies.

UP EXPERT OPINION: SA at 30 years: home and abroad

Posted on May 20, 2024

"There has been some impressive socioeconomic transformation over the past three decades," writes UP's Professor Adekeye Adebajo in a recent article with Business Day

Development Studies Graduation Day: Hooray!

Posted on May 20, 2024

On May 14, 2024, eight Development Studies doctoral candidates graduated, including Zenzele Hlatshwayo, whose thesis critiques Agriparks. Congratulations to all graduates! We look forward to future successes.