Posted on June 28, 2024
Professor Patricia Forbes from the University of Pretoria has been elected as the National Representative of the Analytical Chemistry division of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
Posted on June 27, 2024
UP has been shortlisted for the NRF’s Societal Impact Award. “This is evidence of UP’s commitment to advancing impactful research that addresses critical societal challenges and inspires innovation,” said Prof Sunil Maharaj, Vice-Principal of Research, Innovation and...
Posted on June 21, 2024
Dr Samkelo Malgas chats about his knack for natural and life sciences and his research, and offers aspiring biochemists a bit of advice.
Posted on June 20, 2024
UP’s Dr Thabsile Thabethe used to be a nuclear physicist, gallivanting to Russia to collaborate with scientists there. Now, she’s switched her research focus to exploring materials used in hip and joint replacement surgery, working closer to home with a wealth of collaborators. And...
Posted on June 16, 2024
This year, South Africa marks the 48th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, which began on 16 June 1976. Since 1994, Youth Day has been observed annually on this day as a tribute to those who paid a heavy price for challenging South Africa’s education system at the time.
Posted on June 14, 2024
Dr Bertha Jacobs, a senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, is among the latest cohort of UP academics who were recently allocated a National Research Foundation (NRF) rating in recognition of their contribution in their fields of study...
Posted on June 14, 2024
Dr Bertus van Heerden, who graduated recently with a PhD in Physics during the University of Pretoria’s (UP) 2024 autumn graduation season.
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.
Posted on June 12, 2024
Emily Barnes, a Master's student in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, has been awarded the Society of South African Geographers (SSAG) Outstanding Honours Research Award for 2024.
Posted on June 07, 2024
UP’s remarkable climb in QS World University Rankings has been recognised with the ‘Most Improved – Sub-Saharan Africa Award’. The University's gradual rise in the rankings over the past 5 years saw it climb from the 501-650 band to number 353 out of 1500 universities...
Posted on June 07, 2024
Culinary Arts students from UP’s Department of Consumer and Food Sciences recently organised an enticing Indigenous and Orphan Crops Dinner, showcasing innovative dishes that contribute to enhancing genetic diversity in the food system.
Posted on June 06, 2024
UP recently hosted the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) AGM, which gathered university leaders from around the world for a transformative meeting of minds. From policy discussions to business networking, it was a hub of innovation.
Posted on June 06, 2024
For his menu at his new restaurant in Rosebank, chef Dario de Angeli uses some plants form UP's Future Africa garden.
Posted on June 04, 2024
University of Pretoria (UP) scientists have contributed to discovering how the naked mole rat is able to withstand heart attacks and fend off bowel cancer, two of the most fatal human ailments in the developed world. Their findings were published recently in two Nature Communications papers.
Posted on June 04, 2024
On the 21st of May, the GIS 708 students went on an excursion to AfriGIS to view their workplace, get insight into various fields in GIS from professionals and ask questions regarding our futures in the GIS industry. The trip to AfriGIS was incredibly informative, offering us a realistic insight...
Posted on June 03, 2024
The University of Pretoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francis Petersen as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
Posted on June 03, 2024
The first edition for 2024 (May 2024) of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences newsletter (SquaredUP) is now available.
Posted on June 03, 2024
Emily Barnes, a master's student in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics, and Meteorology, recently presented her research at the Annual National Multidisciplinary Postgraduate Student Conference on Contemporary Urban Development Questions.
Posted on May 31, 2024
On Friday, 31 May, Janique Savy and Verosha Naidoo from Esri South Africa spoke with the 3rd year students of GIS 310 about real-world applications of geospatial data science. Students were exposed to the opportunities at Esri South Africa (see 3rd photo of the top row of photos) and a...
Posted on May 24, 2024
UP congratulates the 12 individuals from among our staff members who have been announced as finalists for the 2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards, popularly known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.
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