Posted on March 15, 2024
SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP: UP recently welcomed Prof David Honys of the Czech Academy of Sciences and delegates from the Embassy of the Czech Republic to explore potential avenues for joint ventures.
Posted on March 13, 2024
In light of the International Day of Mathematics, UP Mathematics expert Dr Eder Kikianty writes that mathematics is the language of the universe, yet many people are not aware of its importance.
Posted on March 09, 2024
The YouthMappers chapter at the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology recently held a mapathon focused on mapping Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The event, which took place on the 7th of March in Geo 2-3 of the Geography Building, aimed to...
Posted on March 08, 2024
UP’s TuksSport mascot, MVP, is a bateleur, and the University is delighted to be associated with this impressive eagle and to have the opportunity to shine the light on its conservation.
Posted on March 04, 2024
The effects of climate change mean that we now need to find ways to secure food and other resources for future generations. Engineers have a critical role to play in collaborating with other stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
Posted on February 28, 2024
A network of world-class scientists across Africa has entered the global drug discovery arena
Posted on February 23, 2024
“Our second-place standing in South Africa is not just a number,” says Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Themba Mosia,” on UP’s ranking success in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings. “It symbolises our commitment to fostering an...
Posted on February 23, 2024
Prof Lynne Pilcher from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Chemistry was recently honoured with a 2024-2025 award by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Committee for Environment and Sustainability (CES).
Posted on February 21, 2024
'Save the Whales’ is more than another call by environmental activists. The retail giant Pick n Pay has partnered with the University of Pretoria's (UP) Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit to create their latest unique reusable bag to raise funds and create more awareness about the...
Posted on February 14, 2024
Kicking off the academic year in style, the 2024 GGM honours students started the year with a refreshing camp at Marakele National Park. With the aim of fostering community spirit, to have all students across all programs get to know each other and their coordinators, and to impart valuable...
Posted on February 13, 2024
We are thrilled to share some big (pun intended) news from the M2PL
Posted on February 12, 2024
Professor Themba Mosia, Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria (UP), welcomed 8 500 first-year students, their parents, guardians and families to UP’s global academic family.
Posted on February 05, 2024
This year, University of Pretoria postgraduate students, staff and members of the Southern African Young Geomorphologists (SAYG) and Youth Engaged in Wetlands (YEW) celebrated World Wetlands Day at Colbyn Valley Nature Reserve, Pretoria, by volunteering as facilitators on 3 February 2024....
Posted on February 03, 2024
“A country’s ‘personal’ milestone can help drive global malaria elimination efforts.” Cabo Verde’s certification as malaria-free is a call to action for the malaria community to not give up, says the UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control.
Posted on February 01, 2024
At the event first-year students will be able to get information about: academic orientation week, their faculties, how to register and how to choose modules among other topics.
Posted on February 01, 2024
"Wetlands and people are life interlaced. Wetlands are central to our wellbeing. Whether it be through the provision of clean water, acting as the source of food or protecting us from extreme weather events, healthy wetlands equate to our wellbeing." - Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General,...
Posted on January 29, 2024
University of Pretoria Vice-Chancellor Prof Mosia has extended his heartfelt congratulations to each of the students who will be joining UP.
Posted on January 22, 2024
“Sharing knowledge across disciplines will always benefit science and, ultimately, it will also benefit the country as a whole,” says UP’s Prof Armanda Bastos on her recent inauguration as a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa.
Posted on January 22, 2024
University database Study Abroad Aide has placed the University of Pretoria (UP) in seventh position in South Africa and in the top 8% globally among universities that provide international students with high-quality education within their budget. This recognition highlights UP’s commitment...
Posted on January 09, 2024
UP collaborates with key stakeholders to host the first ever Welfare Workshop
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