UP lecturer wins top research award

Posted on October 23, 2008

BSc was initially the compensation course that was presented to her after being turned down from her first choice because of her lack of Physical Science in high school. Little did Dr Mapitsi Thantsha know that she would find a solace in Microbiology to t

UP Prof takes on 2nd World Conference on MAGIC BULLETS, (Ehrilch II)

Posted on October 23, 2008

Prof Ignacy Cukrowski from the University of Pretoria's Department of Chemistry, recently represented South Africa at a very special and prestigious conference on chemotherapy.

University opens its doors to leading African women in agricultural research

Posted on October 20, 2008

The University of Pretoria has opened up its doors to host post MSc and post PhD fellows of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development Program (AWARD) for advanced science training.

African Skies Shine Upon Sci-Enza

Posted on October 08, 2008

Sci-Enza hosted yet another Science Is Fun holiday program from 1-3 October 2008. The theme of the program was &#147Exploring the African Sky&#148.

Structural Biology / Bioinformatics Workshops at the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Unit

Posted on September 30, 2008

The ACGT Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Unit, which is part of the Department of Biochemistry, has organized three workshops on structural biology / bioinformatics with well known local and international presenters. The workshops are dedicated t

US Government Advisor touches base with UP students

Posted on September 29, 2008

Education is the key to the future. The essence of scientific research is making new discoveries. Countries that can make significant scientific and technological advances will move to the forefront of the developing world.

UP is proud to host the country's bright sparks

Posted on September 29, 2008

The University of Pretoria is proud to host the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists National Finals which will be held for three days from 2 to 4 October 2008 at the LC de Villiers Sports Grounds of the University of Pretoria.

Conference combines tradition and culture

Posted on September 29, 2008

The South African Society for Atmospheric Sciences (SASAS) 2008 Conference, which forms part of the centenary celebrations of the University of Pretoria and which is officially a heritage month activity of the National Heritage Council, is taking place 30