Posted on October 29, 2024
UP has been named a co-lead of the new African-German Centre for Sustainable & Resilient Food Systems & Applied Agricultural & Food Data Science, which is set to focus on research training & knowledge sharing in food systems & data science across Africa.
Posted on October 28, 2024
Tsholalang Rammopo was awarded the prestigious 2024 SSAG Master's Bronze Medal for his MSc research entitled "The characteristics of Rossby wave packets in the South African domain". The Bronze Medal is awarded to the best geography MSc completed by research dissertation within a given year in...
Posted on October 23, 2024
The University of Pretoria is pioneering a digital ecosystem that transforms campus management for the future of higher education. With the upcoming launch of the Digital Twin in mid-2025, we’re creating smarter, greener, and more responsive environments that meet the needs of our staff and...
Posted on October 22, 2024
The University of Pretoria's Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) celebrates its 10th anniversary with a two-day event (Oct 25-26). The program empowers researchers as scientific leaders across Africa.
Posted on October 21, 2024
The University of Pretoria has launched the Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence on Sustainable Food Systems (CoRE-SFS) to address critical challenges facing Africa's agricultural landscape. With rapid population growth and climate change threatening food production, this initiative aims...
Posted on October 18, 2024
The yearly International Students' Day celebration at the University of Pretoria (UP) was held recently. This year's subject was "Internationalization: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers."
Posted on October 18, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) and African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) are excited to announce the official opening of the UP-ARM Virtual Conference Centre, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at enhancing collaboration between academia and industry.
Posted on October 17, 2024
INVESTING IN FUTURE LEADERS: UP recently welcomed the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority to its campus for a donor site visit. The event demonstrated the tangible impact of the authority’s bursary programme on students.
Posted on October 16, 2024
Food is more than sustenance; it carries immense cultural and social significance, uniting communities. Yet, food insecurity remains a critical challenge across Africa, exacerbated by the ongoing scarcity of resources. Professor Frans Swanepoel, Future Africa Research Chair for Sustainable Food...
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.
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