UP EXPERT OPINION: Bees are vital for human health and food security

Posted on May 22, 2024

On May 20 the world celebrates World Bee Day to raise awareness about the important role of bees in our eco-systems and food security. International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on 22 May to examine our relationship with nature and with other living organisms. Both days highlight...

Newly renovated Industrial Sewing Laboratory officially opened

Posted on May 16, 2024

"Innovation and excellence come to mind when thinking of the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria". This sentiment was expressed by Prof Barend Erasmus, Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, during the recent opening of the newly renovated...

Prof Reyers highlights progress linking environment and development issues despite enormous challenges

Posted on May 15, 2024

Prof Belinda Reyers, Professor of Sustainability Science in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has spent the past five years working with the team behind the UN Human Development Report as a member of their Advisory Group.

RE.SEARCH 8: Connect

Posted on May 07, 2024

In a world in which there is an ever-encroaching digital footprint and high-tech solutions, it is vital that we reconnect with an outlook of compassion, care and communication. We do this through connection and connectivity. The theme of our latest issue, ‘Connect’, highlights how UP...

Prof Hettie Schönfeldt appointed as one of 15 global experts to international committee on food security

Posted on April 10, 2024

Prof Hettie C Schönfeldt, a professor in the Department of Animal Science in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently appointed to the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the Committee on World...

UP researchers involved in discovery of nine trapdoor spider species

Posted on April 08, 2024

Nine new trapdoor spider species have been discovered in the Great Karoo by researchers at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Zoology and Entomology, and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).

Migration and calving patterns changing for southern right whales

Posted on March 26, 2024

New study finds that adult female southern right whales visiting Cape Town are 25% lighter than 30 years ago, and are giving birth less often.

New app will tell SA potato farmers exactly when, where and how much to water

Posted on March 25, 2024

With unpredictable electricity, rainfall and municipal water supply, South African farmers may need faith like potatoes to manage crop irrigation. New app will tell potato farmers exactly when, where and how much to water.