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  • Consumer specialist Ina Wilken (72) receives master’s degree

    Posted on September 10, 2018

    Ms Ina Wilken (72), a consumer specialist and advisor, received a master’s degree in Consumer Sciences from the University of Pretoria this week. Ms Wilken is committed to uplifting consumers and advocating for their rights and dedicates many hours to this noble cause. She has been closely...

  • Dedication to animal disease control research

    Posted on August 31, 2018

    Prof Armanda Bastos has always cared for animal welfare, but it was probably her first field trip to the Kruger National Park as a veterinary researcher that inspired her most to dedicate her professional life to animal disease control research. As part of a research team, Prof Bastos was...

  • UP ISMC clinches double win at malaria research conference

    Posted on August 14, 2018

    The University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC) researchers scooped awards at the recent Southern African Malaria Research Conference held at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases in Johannesburg. Hosted by the South African Medical Research Council,...

  • Agricultural Economists are central in the process of working towards the SDGs

    Posted on August 14, 2018

    This was a clear message from the discussions at the triannual International Conference of Agricultural Economists in Vancouver, Canada. From the 28th of July to the 2nd of August the world’s agricultural economists got together at the 30th International Conference of Agricultural...

  • Advancing the frontiers of science

    Posted on August 12, 2018

    Dr Vinet Coetzee’s main research objective is to create workable health solutions for Africa that can be used in both hospitals and rural areas. Because access to adequate health facilities is often limited in Africa, she knows her approach has to be different. Using her expertise in...

  • UP honours young alumni leaders at celebratory luncheon

    Posted on August 03, 2018

    The University of Pretoria (UP) believes that the education it affords its graduates should provide them with the skills, values and attributes that will not only enable them to fulfil their career aspirations, but also contribute to the life chances of others who do not yet have the...

  • Big data for big discoveries

    Posted on July 31, 2018

    The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of three South African universities taking a novel approach to analysing big data, building capacity and research expertise ahead of the deluge of data expected to come streaming in through new telescopes like the South African Radio Astronomy...

  • Official launch of the NAS T&L Bulletin - Wednesday 1 August 2018

    Posted on July 31, 2018

    Official launch of the NAS T&L Bulletin - Wednesday 1 August 2018

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