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...

Mamelodi’s digital heritage footprint is growing

Posted on October 23, 2024

A local-community effort to digitally capture Mamelodi's history has received a shot in the arm from the University of Pretoria's (UP's) Mamelodi Campus and its Department of Historical and Heritage Studies.

‘Brutal and tragically beautiful’ – guest lecturer reflects on UP Museums ‘Homage to Pretoria’ art exhibition

Posted on October 21, 2024

The recent UP Museums ‘Homage to Pretoria’ exhibition was “layered with provocations that unearth new inquiries within us all”, according to award-winning artist Bongani Njalo, who is also Cultural Programs Coordinator for the Goethe-Institut South Africa in Johannesburg....

International Students' Day honours global heritage and cultures at the University of Pretoria

Posted on October 18, 2024

The yearly International Students' Day celebration at the University of Pretoria (UP) was held recently. This year's subject was "Internationalization: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers."

UP Ovuwa cultural ensemble nominated for SATMA Award

Posted on October 16, 2024

AWARD NEWS: We’re singing the praises of UP’s Ovuwa cultural ensemble, which has been nominated for a South African Traditional Music Achievements Award! This nomination is a testament to UP’s commitment to cultural inclusivity and transformation. “This recognition affirms...