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  • Join us for a hands-on webinar in geostatistics

    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)...

  • The Javett Art Centre Hosts Interactive Urban Geography Honours Module

    Posted on July 25, 2023

    The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria, known for its vibrant exhibitions and immersive experiences, recently played host to an engaging urban geography honours module.

  • Staff speak with Grade 9 scholars at information day on 22 July

    Posted on July 24, 2023

    Our Department, represented by Samy, Emma, and Tsholanang, spoke with scholars at the recent Grade 9 Information Day about our different degree choices and required subject choices. These open days are important because they allow the scholars to speak with scientists if the different fields and...

  • Seasonal forecast for July 2023 available

    Posted on July 16, 2023

    Above-normal rainfall is expected over the western winter rainfall region and southern coast until early spring, followed by below-normal rainfall until the end of the forecast period.

  • Future scientists awarded as exceptional achievers

    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.

  • Celebrating World Population Day, 11 July 2023

    Posted on July 11, 2023

    “World Population Day is celebrated annually on 11 July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.” (SDG Knowledge Hub).

  • Bhavani receives the SSAG Outstanding Honours Research Award for 2023

    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...

  • Courtney Gehle selected as prestigious Schwarzman Scholar

    Posted on June 14, 2023

    Courtney Gehle, a UP alumna who graduated with a BSc in Geography in 2016, was recently selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, one of the most prestigious postgraduate fellowships in the world.

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