Posted on March 16, 2022
In agreement with most other models, the UP model predicts a transition into ENSO -neutral conditions during winter. There are enhanced probabilities for wet conditions over the larger summer rainfall region during autumn. In contrast, the northern-northeastern areas are expected to be dry. The...
Posted on March 11, 2022
Scientists have studied wild carnivores roaming protected areas for a long time, but predator numbers in unprotected areas remained unclear until recently. In Platjan, Limpopo, where farmers share the land with leopards and other predators, researchers led by Philip Faure have now tracked these...
Posted on March 10, 2022
Two early-career scientists, Drs Jarishma Gokul and Khumbuzile Bophela from the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, were selected as InspiringFifty South Africa winners for 2021.
Posted on March 08, 2022
UP has come to the financial aid of a budding 14-year-old actuarial scientist who has begun her first year of study at the institution after passing matric with seven distinctions.
Posted on March 07, 2022
Join Professor Archer at 5 pm on 17 March for a free online webinar on Drought, climate change and agriculture/wildlife sector in the Karoo, South Africa. The webinar is part of a series organised by the Grassland Society of South Africa (GSSA) and you can register at...
Posted on March 03, 2022
Understanding wildlife as a way to save them, Profs Adrian M Shrader and Chris Weldon, UP Department of Zoology and Entomology
Posted on March 01, 2022
On 28 February 2022, the Conversation Africa published an article co-authored by Professor Tjaart Kruger and Professor Emil Roduner titled "Unpacking a mystery of physics: Why processes in nature operate only in one direction".
Posted on March 01, 2022
UP’s Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit and WWF South Africa are teaming up to support research on southern right whales in response to warming oceans and changes to ocean processes which are affecting the number of whales visiting SA's shores.
Posted on March 01, 2022
Professor Nigel C Bennett, an internationally renowned researcher and an NRF A-rated scientist in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria, has been awarded the prestigious JFW Herschel Medal by the Royal Society of South Africa.
Posted on February 28, 2022
The Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology would like to invite you to the 2022 GGM Hackathon. To celebrate International Open Data Day (https://blog.okfn.org/2021/06/08/open-data-day-2022-will-take-place-on-saturday-5th-march-2022/), the Hackathon will focus on scraping tools to...
Posted on February 23, 2022
Dr Mohlamatsane Mokhatla started his career at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on 1 January 2022.
Posted on February 22, 2022
Ms Valencia Kuppusamy started her career at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on 1 January 2022.
Posted on February 20, 2022
We celebrate World Day of Social Justice on the 20th of February.
Posted on February 17, 2022
“Geo for All” is the Open Source Geospatial Foundation’s Committee for Educational outreach and works in close collaboration with ICA, ISPRS, UN-GIS, AGILE, UCGIS, IGU and other partners worldwide in our mission for making geospatial education and opportunities accessible to...
Posted on February 15, 2022
Late 2021, we were able to visit the Viva Foundation school and speak with a group of Gr 1-3 learners about maps. During the session, we showed them a number of maps and taught them about the cardinal directions. This was followed by an interactive activity and quiz. We would like to thank...
Posted on February 11, 2022
On the 11th of February 2022, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Posted on February 09, 2022
When wild lions sneak up on a herd of cattle to grab an easy meal, the dice seem to be loaded more heavily against certain herd members, which are more likely than the others to be killed and eaten, according to a new study conducted by scientists from the University of Pretoria (UP).
Posted on February 02, 2022
Hear Professor Dyson speak about tropical storm Ana, which affected Madagascar and Mozambique during January. Access the video at https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-tropical-storm-ana-over-30-dead-mozambique-and-malawi.
Posted on January 31, 2022
The appropriate mix of technical expertise and community reach is key for the success of rural development partnerships, says UP’s Prof Barend Erasmus as the University signs an MOU with the Dr Sam Motsuenyane Rural Development Foundation.
Posted on January 28, 2022
UP EXPERT OPINION: The spread of misinformation and disinformation may be unavoidable, but the lack of access to quality data is not, say data scientists including UP’s Dr Vukosi Marivate.
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