Posted on February 13, 2018
A University of Pretoria PhD (Political Science) student Dikeledi Mokoena was recently recognised by the Most Influential Young South Africans initiative, and the Africa Youth Awards for her work on pan-Africanism and integration among young people on the continent.
Posted on February 12, 2018
Prof. Hein Willemse, first to fill the position Chair Zuid-Afrika
Posted on January 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that the Faculty of Humanities learned about the passing of the legendary South African jazz musician, ‘Bra’ Hugh Ramapolo Masekela, at the age of 78.
Posted on December 14, 2017
The Australia-Africa Universities Network (AAUN) recently brought together 55 Australian and African experts from academia, government, the diplomatic service, business and agencies to assess education and research partnerships in development, the engagement of stakeholders, and building...
Posted on December 11, 2017
The Department of Social Work and Criminology fully supports the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign that commenced on 26 November 2016, with the theme: “Count Me In: Together Moving a Non-Violent South Africa Forward”. One of the objectives of the...
Posted on December 08, 2017
Sitting pretty – White Afrikaans women in postapartheid South Africa, the new book by Prof Christi van der Westhuizen, was launched during November in Cape Town, Johannesburg and at the University of Pretoria (UP).
Posted on December 07, 2017
The Centre for Communication and Reputation Management at the University of Pretoria recently commissioned a study to explore the views of ordinary South Africans regarding corruption and state capture.
Posted on December 05, 2017
Kolkata is the second largest city in India situated in West Bengal. Kolkata for most visitors conjures up images of human suffering and poverty. This is a partial picture of this vibrant city. It is a city of contrasts, not unlike South Africa, noble and squalid; historic and futuristic...
Posted on November 23, 2017
The University of Pretoria (UP) is ranked among the top 40 universities in the BRICS region, according to the QS BRICS University Rankings published last night. UP has improved its overall position in South Africa by moving from fourth place last year to third this year.
Posted on November 22, 2017
The production of the annual Research Review is always a highlight in the research calendar of the University of Pretoria, and the Research Review 2016 was no exception.
Posted on November 17, 2017
On 22 November 2017, the Social Life of Waste/Art project will host a one-day symposium on waste, art and food at the University of Pretoria.
Posted on November 13, 2017
The launch of Gespreksgenoot on 11 November 2017.
Posted on November 09, 2017
Judge Billy Mothle concluded on 12 October 2017 in the Pretoria High Court that Ahmed Timol—who died after ‘falling’ from the 10th floor of John Vorster Square Police Station—was indeed murdered in 1971 by security branch personnel who first systematically tortured and...
Posted on November 09, 2017
The Centre for Japanese Studies at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted former Minister of Finance Prof Heizo Takenake for a special lecture.
Posted on November 06, 2017
Dear students, We are almost at the end of the year and for most of you, the year-end exam period started on Saturday, 4 November. All the best for the next few weeks, and enjoy the summer vacation period that follows.
Posted on November 03, 2017
Prof Lourie Terblanche from the Department of Social Work and Criminology was recognised for his contribution towards the development of Employee Assistance Programmes in South Africa at the recent Annual National Conference of EAPA-SA at Emperor's Palace.
Posted on November 02, 2017
The Faculty of Humanities recently hosted their annual postgraduate conference, and has extended its programme to include honours students. The conference allows students to share their research on a multi-disciplinary platform to peers and established academics within the Faculty.
Posted on October 30, 2017
The University of Pretoria (UP) is the only African university selected to be part of the US-based, University of Akron’s The Global Classroom which selects one university from four continents to participate in relevant political debates of international concern.
Posted on October 25, 2017
UP alumni Oliver Mayhew, Wilma Nell, Allen Laing, Shaun Francis and MA (Fine Arts) candidate, Shenaz Mahomed, were finalists in the Absa L'Atelier Art Competition, which is one of Africa's most prestigious annual art events.
Posted on October 24, 2017
Prof Antoinette Lombard, Head of the Department of Social Work and Criminology at the University of Pretoria, recently received recognition for her work at two separate occasions.
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