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...
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.
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....
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...
Posted on October 08, 2024
SAMA HONOUR: Congratulations to UP choir Tuks Camerata for being nominated for a South African Music Award in the category Best Traditional Faith Music Album for ‘uJehova’! The album is a tribute to 30 years of democracy in South Africa and encapsulates the country’s rich...
Posted on September 23, 2024
The Māori people, an indigenous Polynesian community in mainland New Zealand, are most famous for bringing to the fore of New Zealand culture the Haka. This tradition, a spine-tingling display of restrained force through the performance of a battle cry, is performed during a variety of occasions.
Posted on September 13, 2024
FROM NUMBERS TO NARRATIVES: The University of Pretoria is leading the charge in taking traditional teaching and learning methods to new heights, through an innovative book of fictional statistics-based fables written by undergraduate statistics students. ‘Fiction and Fable: Tales of...
Posted on July 24, 2024
The UP Drama Festival returns with exciting performances and workshops, showcasing exceptional student talent from July 23.
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