Prof Andrew McKechnie leads Zoology and Entomology

Posted on November 23, 2016

Prof Andrew McKechnie has been appointed as the new Head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences from 1 November 2016.

Anything to declare? UP makes a move to protect South Africa’s borders from invaders

Posted on November 16, 2016

Ms Katelyn Faulkner and Prof Mark Robertson from the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria, developed a model to prioritise inspections aimed at preventing biological invasions.

Prof Frans Swanepoel recognised during the 5th African Higher Education Week

Posted on November 11, 2016

Prof Frans Swanepoel, recently appointed as Professor: Future Africa at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, was recognised for his significant contributions to capacity development in support of agricultural transformation and development in Africa during the 5th African Higher...

Future Africa holds a scoping meeting for its first Ideas Lab at UP

Posted on November 07, 2016

The Ideas Lab workshops will be a core part of the Future Africa initiative's aim to develop interdisciplinary research teams and networks between UP researchers and researchers in Africa and beyond. The first 'scoping' meeting was held at the University in October, focusing on African...

Can we eliminate malaria in South Africa by 2018?

Posted on November 07, 2016

At the University of Pretoria, we believe that the solutions to global problems can be found in the research we do today. Visit Research Matters to find out how UP researchers are making today matter with projects to combat malaria.

UP hosts Maize Symposium in partnership with Mexican Embassy and SAAFoST

Posted on November 03, 2016

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Pretoria and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the Mexican Ambassador to South Africa, his Excellency Mr Mauricio Escanero instigated an initiative to bring together scientists working on food...

UP signs MoU with Instituto Nacional De Tecnologia Agropecuaria

Posted on November 02, 2016

A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, Prof Cheryl de la Rey, and a delegation from the Instituto Nacional De Tecnologia Agropecuaria at a meeting held on the University's Hatfield Campus in October 2016.

Knowledge Exchange Visit to UK for SA’s Early Career Young Women in Science

Posted on November 02, 2016

Nokuthula Vilakati, a post-doctoral Fellow at the University of the Pretoria at the Institute of Food Nutrition and Well-being, was one of 5 participants selected from 25 early career female researchers and scientists for the UK study tour to meet with leading UK experts in science communication.