Posted on July 12, 2023
Researchers say captive elephants’ body language shows they are affected by tourist walks and rides. An international research team observed how seven semi-captive elephants in Knysna moved their trunks, tails and bodies when tourists would feed, touch, ride or walk with them.
Posted on July 12, 2023
More than 60 prizes were awarded at the Annual Exceptional Achievers Function for the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences students in June this year.
Posted on July 10, 2023
Bhavani Brijlal, who graduated with her BScHons Meteorology this year, was recently awarded the SSAG Outstanding Honours Research Award for 2023 from the Society of South African Geographers. She received the award for her Honours project, completed in 2022, entitled Surface energetics of two...
Posted on July 06, 2023
UP recently hosted the presidents of the German Academic Exchange Service and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, organisations which have provided funding for at least 41 UP PhD and postdoctoral students since 2010.
Posted on June 30, 2023
UP Zoology doctoral candidate Tedson Nkoana chats to Tukkievaria about his twin passions and his hopes for the future.
Posted on June 28, 2023
UP is ranked number one in South Africa in three of the nine indicators: Employer Reputation (155 in the world), International Research Networks (26), and Sustainability (158).
Posted on June 28, 2023
Students and staff from UP’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences are helping to establish a trail for school learners aimed at educating Tshwane residents and preserving the natural splendour of the green mountain ridge rising above Mamelodi.
Posted on June 27, 2023
Eleven University of Pretoria (UP) academics and science communicators have been announced as finalists for the National Science and Technology Forum/South32 Awards – popularly known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.
Posted on June 24, 2023
“I would encourage all postgraduate students to take the leap of faith and apply for that conference you would like to attend even if you are hesitant. After all, you miss 100% of the opportunities you don't take.” These sentiments were shared by Henrico Langeveld, PhD Biochemistry...
Posted on June 23, 2023
NAS boasts seven finalists in NSTF’s ‘Science Oscars’, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Posted on June 22, 2023
UP’s second annual Giving Campaign kicks off on 24 July! The campaign seeks to raise funds to provide financial assistance to undergraduate & postgraduate students at the University throughout their studies.
Posted on June 20, 2023
An integral part of the research of the UP Biodiscovery Centre and the M2Bio Sciences Research Chair will be to use AI for the discovery of natural product lead compounds that can be developed as pharmaceutical and food ingredients.
Posted on June 19, 2023
UP is among the key players of a global research collaboration initiative among aimed at addressing major global challenges through research and leveraging the skills of participating international universities.
Posted on June 14, 2023
Courtney Gehle, a UP alumna who graduated with a BSc in Geography in 2016, was recently selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, one of the most prestigious postgraduate fellowships in the world.
Posted on June 13, 2023
“My first-year self would be shocked to see that I graduated within the minimum amount of time, let alone with distinction!”
Posted on June 13, 2023
The first edition for 2023 (May 2023) of the NAS Faculty newsletter (SquaredUP) is now available.
Posted on June 12, 2023
The process of developing UP's digital transformation strategy has allowed for a reflection of current digital milestones and has been an opportunity to conceptualise, redefine and reposition the way forward.
Posted on June 06, 2023
We say goodbye to Professor Rashid Hassan, our colleague and friend.
Posted on June 01, 2023
UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe congratulated the UP community on achieving remarkable milestones. “Once again UP has proved to be one of the leading universities not only in Africa but also in the world for impact towards the SDGs,” he said.
Posted on June 01, 2023
We interviewed Dr Edson Mugore, a recent doctoral graduate from the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development.
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