RE.SEARCH 13: One Health

Posted on November 21, 2025

This edition is curated around the concept of One Health, in which the University of Pretoria plays a leading role globally, and is based on our research expertise in the various disciplines across healthcare for people, the environment and animals.

UP scientists mobilise to counter the threat of antimalarial resistance in Africa

Posted on November 18, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is at the forefront of the global search for new malaria treatments

Royal Society of SA honours UP honey bee research pioneer Prof Robin Crewe

Posted on November 13, 2025

PRETORIA – Emeritus Professor Robin Crewe from the University of Pretoria (UP) has been awarded the John F.W. Herschel Medal for 2026 by the Royal Society of South Africa (RSSAf).

From ancient wisdom flows modern water solutions

Posted on November 12, 2025

Highly sophisticated water management techniques of ancient civilisations demonstrate the ingenuity of inhabitants who lived with limited water. It appears we need to look to the past to ensure a stable water supply in the future.

A leg up on hypertension: UP-Adelaide study reveals why giraffes have long legs

Posted on November 03, 2025

A new study by researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of Adelaide in Australia has revealed the real function of the giraffe’s long legs ¬– to reduce blood pressure.

UP scientists win Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for global research into particle discovery

Posted on October 29, 2025

Two University of Pretoria (UP) researchers have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, along with colleagues from the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), for their contribution to the ATLAS experiment. The general-purpose particle physics experiment seeks...

Food security starts with biodiversity

Posted on October 16, 2025

The world is five years away from the 2030 deadline to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we are no closer to ending hunger and food insecurity (SDG 2). Yet food security is just part of the battle – we also need to fight to keep indigenous biodiversity...

Prof Schönfeldt’s term renewed as one of 15 global experts to International Committee on Food Security

Posted on October 13, 2025

Professor Hettie Schönfeldt, an internationally recognised expert in nutrition from the University of Pretoria (UP), appointment as a member of the Steering Committee of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) for 2025-2027 has been renewed.