Posted on December 10, 2024
The Afrikaans young adult novel, Misdaad/Liefdaad, written by Mrs Joanne Lombard, Head of the Language Unit in the Unit for Academic Literacy, was selected for publication as part of the 2024 Publishing Hub literature initiative (an initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and the...
Posted on December 06, 2024
Members of UP’s Innovation and Contracts Management Division joined the CEO of the hearX Group to formalise the transfer of intellectual property to hearScreen (Pty) Ltd.
Posted on December 06, 2024
UP and the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have received a grant from the USA’s National Institutes of Health to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health, and Equity in a...
Posted on December 05, 2024
A children’s book based on the film documentary ‘Vroedvrou’ by Professor Siona O’Connell was launched in Kuboes in the Northern Cape on 9 November 2024. This is one of the first Nama children's books published in South Africa.
Posted on December 04, 2024
History Masters student from the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies at the University of Pretoria shines at South Africa-Poland Heritage Conference
Posted on November 29, 2024
UP has excelled in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024. “This underscores UP’s role in Africa and demonstrates its commitment to addressing the continent’s challenges through impactful research, innovation and inclusivity,” said VC and...
Posted on November 28, 2024
“This is by far one of the most important appointments that the Centre for Asian Studies in Africa has made since its establishment in late 2022,” says CASA director, Prof Alf Gunvald Nilsen. He’s referring to the recent appointment of Prof Haidar Eid, a literary scholar from Al...
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
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...
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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...
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 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."
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 14, 2024
In his inaugural address, Prof Petersen articulated his commitment to positioning UP as a global leader in higher education, fostering a caring and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation, he aims to steer the university...
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