NAS researchers lead the way in 2019 NSTF finalists’ list

Posted on June 13, 2019

Five of the eight researchers at the University of Pretoria that made it to the finals of the National Science and Technology Foundation (NSTF) 2018/2019 Awards hail from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS). They are Prof Robin Crewe (finalist in two categories), Prof Serena...

VC thanks NRF-rated researchers for overall contribution to UP’s research output

Posted on June 06, 2019

The University of Pretoria (UP) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tawana Kupe, thanked researchers who are rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF) at levels A, B and C for their contribution to the University’s overall research output, at two recent events.

UP study on ant behaviour offers insight into how climate change could impact humans

Posted on June 05, 2019

A University of Pretoria (UP) study on ants that inhabit various mountain sites across the world has found that if greenhouse gas emissions continue on the current trajectory, the planet faces major ecosystem changes.

CEEPA’s 2nd training on choice and controlled experiments a roaring success

Posted on May 31, 2019

The Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa (CEEPA) at the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development is gaining momentum in becoming the regional centre of choice. To reach this objective, CEEPA provides quality degree and non-degree training, research...

UP academics’ work on African mole-rat research could pave way for new painkillers for humans

Posted on May 30, 2019

Three University of Pretoria (UP) scientists are part of a team whose research on African mole-rats has led to a discovery that may hold the key to pain management in humans.

How combining and fermenting grains can help nutrition in Africa

Posted on May 27, 2019

With the emergence of climate change, alternative solutions are needed to improve the availability of food. This is particularly true in Africa where most countries rely on rain to water their plants. Consequently, food becomes scarce during periods of drought.

UP honours its top researchers at Academic Achievers’ Awards dinner

Posted on May 22, 2019

The University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) 2019 Academic Achievers’ Awards dinner was held on Tuesday to honour more than 110 academics who have shown exceptional achievement in their disciplines, as well as National Research Foundation (NRF)-rated researchers.

UP postgraduate student one of three award winning wood scientists in global competition

Posted on May 17, 2019

A recent MSc graduate from the University of Pretoria (UP), Martin Wierzbicki, is one of three global winners of the 2018-2019 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award. The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has recently announced Martin along with Elina...