Posted on August 18, 2023
The University of Pretoria (UP)’s innovative teaching and learning initiatives have been disrupting the norm for several years.\
Posted on August 15, 2023
UP’s high-tech business incubator, TuksNovation, is ranked 44th on the WURI Industrial Application ranking, while UP is ranked 101-200 in the WURI Global Top 100 Innovative Universities. UP is the only South African university ranked in the 2023 WURI.
Posted on August 08, 2023
Nestled on the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria, UP Bindery provides top-tier binding services catering to UP staff, esteemed students, academic departments and discerning private clients alike.
Posted on August 07, 2023
Two women researchers from the University of Pretoria (UP) – Dr Thobela Nkukwana and Dr Tafadzwa Mushonga – have been awarded places in the prestigious Horizons Institute Crucible Programme for 2023/2024.
Posted on July 31, 2023
UP student Zeenat Patel was selected based on her exceptional leadership qualities and community service.
Posted on July 26, 2023
This issue features research from all of the University of Pretoria's nine faculties and our business school, the Gordan Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and shows how our research is opening a new world and a better future.
Posted on July 25, 2023
The Department of Geography, Geoinformatics, and Meteorology (GGM) cordially invites you to an online hands-on lecture with Dr Chris Prins, who will give a hands-on lecture using practical examples executed in the Python programming language on selected topics including: 1) Exploratory (Spatial)...
Posted on July 24, 2023
Giving Matters is a three-year fundraising campaign aimed at raising R100 million by 2024 to supplement UP’s day-to-day fundraising projects which offer financial assistance to “missing middle” students.
Posted on July 14, 2023
The University of Pretoria proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Professor Paxie Wanangwa Chirwa and Dr Daniel William Hart who use their scientific contributions to make today matter and create a better tomorrow.
Posted on July 13, 2023
Africa is trailing behind in efforts to meet the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) but could catch up quickly by closing the gaps in scientific knowledge of the continent’s microbiomes, say experts.
Posted on July 12, 2023
Researchers say captive elephants’ body language shows they are affected by tourist walks and rides. An international research team observed how seven semi-captive elephants in Knysna moved their trunks, tails and bodies when tourists would feed, touch, ride or walk with them.
Posted on July 12, 2023
More than 60 prizes were awarded at the Annual Exceptional Achievers Function for the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences students in June this year.
Posted on July 10, 2023
Bhavani Brijlal, who graduated with her BScHons Meteorology this year, was recently awarded the SSAG Outstanding Honours Research Award for 2023 from the Society of South African Geographers. She received the award for her Honours project, completed in 2022, entitled Surface energetics of two...
Posted on July 06, 2023
UP recently hosted the presidents of the German Academic Exchange Service and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, organisations which have provided funding for at least 41 UP PhD and postdoctoral students since 2010.
Posted on June 30, 2023
UP Zoology doctoral candidate Tedson Nkoana chats to Tukkievaria about his twin passions and his hopes for the future.
Posted on June 28, 2023
UP is ranked number one in South Africa in three of the nine indicators: Employer Reputation (155 in the world), International Research Networks (26), and Sustainability (158).
Posted on June 28, 2023
Students and staff from UP’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences are helping to establish a trail for school learners aimed at educating Tshwane residents and preserving the natural splendour of the green mountain ridge rising above Mamelodi.
Posted on June 27, 2023
Eleven University of Pretoria (UP) academics and science communicators have been announced as finalists for the National Science and Technology Forum/South32 Awards – popularly known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.
Posted on June 24, 2023
“I would encourage all postgraduate students to take the leap of faith and apply for that conference you would like to attend even if you are hesitant. After all, you miss 100% of the opportunities you don't take.” These sentiments were shared by Henrico Langeveld, PhD Biochemistry...
Posted on June 23, 2023
NAS boasts seven finalists in NSTF’s ‘Science Oscars’, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
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