Posted on October 14, 2024
In his inaugural address, Prof Petersen articulated his commitment to positioning UP as a global leader in higher education, fostering a caring and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation, he aims to steer the university...
Posted on October 11, 2024
World Astronomy Day: UP's Sci-Enza has launched 'Tuning into the Universe,' an illustrated booklet designed to inspire young minds with the wonders of astronomy! Perfect for Grades 4-6, but engaging for all ages, this booklet brings astronomy closer to young learners by introducing them to South...
Posted on October 09, 2024
In a first for precision agriculture, University of Pretoria (UP) researchers, in association with collaborators from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), have produced maps of smallholder farms in Gauteng that highlight maize plants in green and weeds in red. The maps were...
Posted on October 04, 2024
“As the urgency for sustainable development accelerates, the University of Pretoria continues to strengthen our contribution to a sustainable future. We clearly understand the challenges at hand cannot be addressed by any single entity, and that to make a real difference, we need to...
Posted on October 04, 2024
The UP Giving Garden Project’s recent food-tasting event celebrated the cultural heritage of indigenous crops and fostered a sense of community, inclusivity and belonging.
Posted on October 04, 2024
“All biodiversity matters, from the nuisance-causing flies to the majestic elephant,” says Dr Mohlamatsane Mokhatla, an ecology lecturer at UP. His research gives us a glimpse into the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Posted on October 02, 2024
It’s official! We’ve handed over our beloved '67 VW Beetle to its new owner, Ms. June Petersen! After thousands of raffle tickets sold, we're thrilled to see this iconic car go to such a wonderful home. Congratulations, June! Here’s to many happy and safe kilometers ahead!
Posted on October 01, 2024
Exciting news from the University of Pretoria’s Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit! We're proud to announce our leadership in the newly formed Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Conservation Network (HuDoNet). Coordinated by Dr. Shanan Atkins, this global initiative unites 77 scientists...
Posted on October 01, 2024
We are delighted to welcome Professor Francis Petersen as our new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
Posted on September 30, 2024
Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager of the Mammal Research Institute (MRI)’s Whale Unit, has been appointed to the South African National Committee of the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR).
Posted on September 26, 2024
Advancing new frontiers in natural and agricultural sciences by showcasing cutting-edge research, postgraduate education and collaboration with industry was centre stage at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) second Research Symposium from 4 to 5 September 2024.
Posted on September 23, 2024
“They didn’t think it would be possible for me to finish a degree,” says UP PhD student Zak Claassen, who put to rest any doubts of his success as a blind student, having obtained multiple degrees cum laude.
Posted on September 23, 2024
Heritage Day on 24 September is the perfect occasion to take a closer look at the differences, origins and cultural significance of amagwinya, vetkoek and puff-puff, and to discuss the ingredients, preparation and consumption of these favourites of South African households across our diverse...
Posted on September 18, 2024
Harnessing GIS for Climate-Resilient Mining and Sustainable Communities
Posted on September 17, 2024
South Africans have been slow to embrace timber for housing and commercial construction, but this looks set to change. A combination of intensifying climate change and accelerating urbanisation is making wood more and more attractive as a building material.
Posted on September 16, 2024
Malaria simulations that don’t consider each country’s unique population growth dynamics will not be enough to help African nations eliminate the disease, UP mathematicians Dr Stéphane Tchoumi and Professor Jacek Banasiak warn.
Posted on September 13, 2024
FROM NUMBERS TO NARRATIVES: The University of Pretoria is leading the charge in taking traditional teaching and learning methods to new heights, through an innovative book of fictional statistics-based fables written by undergraduate statistics students. ‘Fiction and Fable: Tales of...
Posted on September 10, 2024
Congrats to Nina Parry, who’s just graduated from UP for an incredible fourth time! This time she received her PhD for research focused on developing rearing methods for black soldier flies in start-up bioconversion facilities
Posted on September 10, 2024
Prof Baldwyn Torto, an Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently inducted into the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) as an International Fellow.
Posted on September 06, 2024
"At UP, we believe in the transformative power of research, and this ranking reaffirms our standing as a research-intensive institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and contributing meaningfully to global scholarship,” said Professor Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for...
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