UP involved in seasonal forecasting project with University of Tokyo

Posted on September 10, 2010

Prof Hannes Rautenbach, Acting-Director: UP Water Institute and Head: Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, will collaborate with the University of Tokyo over the next three years in a high profile international project on seasonal clim

UP awards leading scientist with honorary doctorate

Posted on September 08, 2010

Acknowledging his outstanding research contributions to unravel the mechanisms of chemical reactions through kinetic studies and the advancement of Chemistry in the broader society through his edutainment lectures, the University of Pretoria recently awar

Professor at Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences awarded S2A3 Medal

Posted on September 08, 2010

Prof Bernard Slippers of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria has been awarded the Southern African Association for the Advancement of Science (S2A3) British Association Medal (Silver) for 2010.

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences hosted top Grade 9 learners at a Faculty Day

Posted on August 10, 2010

On Friday 30 July 2010, the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria hosted a Faculty Day for selected Grade 9 learners from leading Pretoria schools. This event was a spontaneous introduction to the National Science Week

University of Pretoria Wins Anafe Bid

Posted on August 06, 2010

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria has been selected as the Southern Africa region's Focal Institution for ANAFE (African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources Education). The University co

Maths Sweaters

Posted on June 07, 2010

A beautiful ball for a beautiful game, it is as much a geometric form as an art form and the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics recently fitted their staff with sweaters featuring a soccer ball and with the phrase 20 TEN emblazoned to its l

Call for Proposals for Strategic Collaboration between NC State University and the University of Pretoria

Posted on May 04, 2010

North Carolina State University and the University of Pretoria in South Africa are excited to announce our first collaborative seed grant program!

Moving towards a greener future

Posted on February 04, 2010

A world-class building promising to be an excellent example of a green building that is both effective and user-friendly will be erected at the University of Pretoria.