UP helps almost half of autumn graduates to achieve their academic dreams

Posted on May 01, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is celebrating the graduation of 12 950 students this autumn, and nearly half of them – about 6 270 (48.4%) – made it to the finish line with the help of financial support from UP.

UP’s Prof Lise Korsten receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

Posted on April 30, 2025

Prof Lise Korsten Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

Understanding bug behaviour to tackle Africa’s food challenges – UP’s Prof Chris Weldon delivers inaugural lecture

Posted on April 25, 2025

Prof Weldon’s impactful address focused on how better knowledge about the biology of tiny pests could solve some of Africa's most significant agricultural challenges

UP EXPERT OPINION: INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY: Transitioning to solar power in SA

Posted on April 22, 2025

International Earth Day has been commemorated annually on 22 April since 1970

Indigenous crops: vital assets for the future, not relics of the past

Posted on April 17, 2025

A recent webinar that featured UP’s Prof Riëtte de Kock focused on the importance of indigenous crops in creating sustainable food futures.

RE.SEARCH 11: Digital Worlds

Posted on April 17, 2025

The latest issue of the University of Pretoria’s award-winning RE.SEARCH magazine is available now and reflects a shift towards both a fresher design and outlook. This edition is curated under the theme ‘Digital’, and offers a glimpse into some of the fascinating research...

‘There cannot be a global one-size-fits-all approach to sustainability,’ Future Africa public lecture hears

Posted on April 15, 2025

“The meaning of sustainability in the Global North is very different to that of the Global South,” Prof Ramutsindela said during his lecture, which took place on 3 April at Future Africa, UP’s pan-African platform for collaborative research. “To assume we are in one...

Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to fight crime in South African cities

Posted on April 14, 2025

Prof Gregory Breetzke was a panel speaker at the inaugural Policing Summit held at Emperor's Palace in Johannesburg from 8-10 April. Roughly 500 delegates attended the Summit including President Cyril Ramaphosa (who was the keynote speaker), the Minister of Police, JCPS Ministers, senior SAPS...

Masters student Mulisa selected to attend the 2025 Big Data Africa School

Posted on April 08, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Mulisa Mudau, an MSc student in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology, successfully participated in the 5th Big Data Africa School (BDAS), hosted by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) in Cape Town from 10 to 15 March 2025....

UP EXPERT OPINION: Nutrient-rich Moringa tree has potential to transform poultry farming and consumer health, writes UP expert

Posted on April 07, 2025

Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree

Food for thought: Could protein determine our socio-economic future?

Posted on March 26, 2025

Because protein-rich foods are expensive, millions of people do not have access to sufficient protein

NATIONAL WATER WEEK: A rooftop revolution – UP uses parking lots for water collection

Posted on March 24, 2025

A range of recent projects at UP's Hatfield Campus is reaffirming UP’s commitment to optimal stormwater management

World Water Day: Every drop counts on UP campuses

Posted on March 22, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) has long demonstrated its commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined by the United Nations, particularly SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. World Water Day, which is observed annually on 22 March, highlights the importance of...

‘I’m motivated by the pleasure of finding things out’

Posted on March 20, 2025

We learn about the research of UP mycologist Prof Martin Coetzee, whose work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications in the agricultural and forestry sectors.

Discovering how curiosity meets innovation – UP’s first Science and Engineering Open Day

Posted on March 19, 2025

The importance of pure maths and physical science was practically exhibited so that learners could realise why a critical mind is vital in an ever-changing world.

Six UP subjects ranked best in South Africa in latest QS rankings

Posted on March 17, 2025

PRETORIA – The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on 12 March 2025, has ranked 16 subjects offered by the University of Pretoria (UP) among the top 450 in the world. UP’s total number of ranked subjects also increased from 19 in 2024 to 22 in 2025.

Scout the recipient of the CONSAS award

Posted on March 17, 2025

Scout Yatt, currently enrolled on the BSc Hons Geoinformatics programme, is the recipient of the annual CONSAS award for the BSc Geoinformatics graduate class of 2024. The CONSAS Foundation awards an award to the best student in Geomatics at every university, offering a Geomatics programme...

A new chapter for UP as Professor Francis Petersen takes the helm as the 14th Vice-Chancellor

Posted on March 16, 2025

Prof Francis Petersen was inaugurated as UP’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal on the 14th of March

UP’s Prof Hettie Schönfeldt selected as UN Hub Chair for SDG 3

Posted on March 15, 2025

Prof Hettie Schönfeldt was recently appointed as the Hub Chair for the United Nations Academic Impact Sustainable Development Goal 3

Empowering public-sector professionals in the digital age

Posted on March 13, 2025

Since its launch in 2020, the fully online Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Management, offered through UPOnline, has been steadily shaping the future of public-sector professionals. What began as a small cohort of six graduates in 2022 has grown significantly, with 87 graduates crossing...