Celebrating a financial pioneer: The enduring legacy of Prof Leon Marx Brümmer

Posted on February 11, 2025

The Department of Financial Management celebrates the enduring legacy of Prof Leon Marx Brümmer, a visionary in financial management and mentorship at the University of Pretoria. His pioneering work in financial data systems and academic excellence continues to inspire the financial community in...

Getting to know Khatija Jeewa, the ‘answer bot’ administrator

Posted on August 23, 2024

Khatija Jeewa, an administrator in the Department of Financial Management in the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, says her BCom (Hons) degree in Human Resource Management (HR) aligns directly with her love of working with people.

Charisa de Klerk brings her A-game

Posted on August 22, 2024

Charisa de Klerk, a senior lecturer in the Department of Financial Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP), is proud of her academic achievements: obtaining a PhD and being published in an A-rated academic journal. She achieved all...

Academic achievers honoured at EMS Dean’s List ceremony

Posted on June 27, 2024

Forty alumni from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences were honoured during the EMS Dean’s List ceremony. This annual event is hosted to celebrate the achievements of students who have maintained a high level of academic performance throughout their studies.

EMS staff rewarded for their excellence

Posted on June 27, 2024

On 20 June 2024, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria hosted its annual EMS Staff Awards to honour staff members who demonstrated outstanding excellence in teaching and learning, research and media engagements during the 2023 academic year.

High five to UP students for dominating top five in SAICA's 2024 ITC

Posted on April 05, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) has once again achieved a 100% pass rate in the January 2024 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Test of Competence (ITC). UP candidates dominated the top five, placing four UP candidates in the top five of the ITC results nationally.

UP EXPERT OPINION: A guide to smart Black Friday shopping

Posted on November 21, 2023

According to Professor Elda du Toit, you can make Black Friday a fulfilling experience that supports your long-term objectives by organising ahead of time, researching offers, and placing a high priority on your financial health.

Outstanding academics shine at EMS Awards

Posted on October 04, 2023

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) recently hosted its annual EMS Awards to celebrate the excellence of outstanding academic staff. The awards, which were held at the EMS Research Hub on the Hatfield Campus, honoured the academic excellence of staff in three categories, namely...