International Women's Day Special Issue of Development Policy Review profiles an assessment of Malawi's nutrition policy

Posted on March 08, 2018

On International Women's Day, a special issue of Development Policy Review profiles an assessment of Malawi's Nutrition Plan and Strategy to determine how gender-responsive it is. Gender-responsive nutrition policies could accelerate progress in meeting international commitments such as the SDGs....

Plant science students fly UP flag high

Posted on February 26, 2018

Climate change, food scarcity, drought and increasing food prices are some of the challenges facing the world today. As young academics come face-to-face with these global challenges, they are determined to take charge by taking up careers that are aimed at making a lasting impact.

Hot birds in the hot seat

Posted on February 22, 2018

Prof Andrew McKechnie of the Department of Zoology and Entomology was recently awarded the South African Research Chair in Conservation Physiology. The Chair is hosted by the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa and co-hosted by the University of Pretoria (UP).

National water crisis looming

Posted on February 20, 2018

Dr Magalie Bourblanc, a senior research fellow at the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation, at the University of Pretoria recently warned South Africans to use our increasingly scarce water resources sparingly.

Food system transformation is essential to attain the Sustainable Development Goals

Posted on February 19, 2018

In partnership with other leading organisations, the Quadram Institute recently organised a workshop to help researchers from across Africa exploit food composition data, improve local nutrition policies and public health advice.

UP scientist recognised by AU

Posted on February 05, 2018

Prof Robert Millar, Director of the Centre for Neuroendocrinology at the University of Pretoria, has been honoured with a Kwame Nkrumah Award for Scientific Achievement by the African Union in the category of Life and Earth Sciences at the Continental level.

Mammals move less in human-modified landscapes

Posted on February 02, 2018

Mammals move shorter distance in human-modified landscapes, which may affect ecosystems and society.

Prestigious award inspires Renaan to achieve more

Posted on January 29, 2018

“Receiving this award has tremendous significance by not only motivating me to keep pushing and doing better, but also proving to myself that I can achieve more than what I deem possible. This is the first award of such calibre that I received.” Mr Renaan Shane Thompson, a PhD...