University of Pretoria confers honorary doctorate on science leader and visionary Dr Khotso Mokhele

Posted on May 15, 2025

UP has awarded South Africa’s distinguished science leader, Dr Khotso Mokhele, an honorary doctorate

UP scientists home in on gene that could play pivotal role in diet-induced obesity

Posted on May 12, 2025

Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) may have identified the gene that is responsible for diet-related obesity. By exploring the role of the novel gene Slc7a8, they have made a potential breakthrough in current knowledge about the cellular mechanisms that drive fat accumulation. This...

Shipping container farms - How UP is revolutionising mushroom growing in SA

Posted on May 08, 2025

Research by UP is helping South African producers find new ways to grow white button mushrooms sustainably

UP’s Prof Patricia Forbes named Editor-in-Chief of international journal ‘ACS Earth and Space Chemistry’

Posted on May 07, 2025

Professor Patricia Forbes of UP' s Department of Chemistry has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the ACS Earth and Space Chemistry journal.

Eau de Sapiens

Posted on May 05, 2025

Imagine if we could drastically improve the control of malaria

World Tuna Day: UP marine expert calls for protection of the ocean’s blue giants

Posted on May 02, 2025

Every year on 2 May, World Tuna Day draws attention to one of the ocean’s most ecologically and economically vital fish species.

UP helps almost half of autumn graduates to achieve their academic dreams

Posted on May 01, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is celebrating the graduation of 12 950 students this autumn, and nearly half of them – about 6 270 (48.4%) – made it to the finish line with the help of financial support from UP.

UP’s Prof Lise Korsten receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

Posted on April 30, 2025

Prof Lise Korsten Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University