UP researchers claim top spots in ranking of South Africa’s scientists

Posted on March 15, 2023

Prof Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education, congratulated the researchers for their success in their research goals and in boosting UP’s reputation as one of Africa’s best research institutions.

Moo-nlight Sonata: UP study finds that cows soothed by classical music produce more milk

Posted on March 15, 2023

A University of Pretoria (UP) study has shown that playing soothing classical music to dairy cows lowers their stress levels and increases their milk production.

New search feature transforms access to articles on UP-hosted SDG repository

Posted on February 14, 2023

The South African Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub, hosted by UP, has revolutionised its search function to make it easier for policymakers and others to have quick access to relevant research about the SDGs.

UP-led study finds aloe plant could impede life cycle of malaria-carrying parasite

Posted on February 09, 2023

Experts at the University of Pretoria (UP) are a step closer to finding a drug that could prevent transmission of the malaria-carrying parasite Plasmodium falciparum by thwarting its life cycle.

UP chemistry lecturer honoured for her contribution to education

Posted on February 03, 2023

Congratulations to UP early-career researcher and chemistry lecturer Dr Christine Mundy who was the recipient of the South African Chemical Institute’s 2022 medal for Chemical Education for her contribution as a researcher.

Passionate young entrepreneur with a heart for babies excels in competition

Posted on January 27, 2023

A third-year BConsumer Science Clothing Retail Management student in the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria, Zellemari van Niekerk, recently ended up as one of the five finalists in a national entrepreneur competition with her baby clothing range, Foxi Original...

Micke wins ‘Visualize your Thesis’ competition

Posted on January 24, 2023

Micke Reynders, an MSc student in Chemistry won the UP ‘Visualize your Thesis’ competition for the best one-minute audio-video presentation in 2022.

Global project to develop next-generation radio astronomy tech set to boost SKA research at UP

Posted on December 13, 2022

The project involves 33 major European research infrastructures for radio astronomy, as well as industry and academia partners from 10 European countries, Japan, the Republic of Korea and South Africa.