Posted on October 02, 2019
Professor Barend Erasmus has been appointed as the Dean in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) from 1 October 2019.
Posted on September 19, 2019
Two of our lecturers, Mr Michael Loubser and Dr Christel Hansen were voted onto the Southern African Association of Geomorphologists (SAAG) Council for the 2019-2021 term.
Posted on September 18, 2019
Two of our students, Jason le Roux (Masters) and Maleho Sadiki (Honours), were jointly awarded the prize for the best student work using geospatial analyses and GIS at the recent SAAG biennial conference. The prize was sponsored by Esri South Africa.
Posted on September 16, 2019
Three of our staff members and four postgraduate students attended and presented their work at the recent Southern African Association of Geomorphologists (SAAG) biennial conference in Chintsa East, Eastern Cape.
Posted on September 10, 2019
The latest seasonal forecast (September) predicts a weak El Niño, due to warming Central Pacific sea surface temperatures. This stands in contrast to to the CPC/IRI El Nino watch that predicts that El Niño has transitioned to ENSO-neutral, which is most likely to continue through the Northern...
Posted on September 02, 2019
PSANA and NATHouse held their 1st Women in Science seminar on Thursday 29 August. The event was aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students in NAS and invited speakers were from industry, as well as academia (postgraduates and staff). Invited speakers were Fhatuwani Nemakhavhani, the first...
Posted on August 26, 2019
The Honours in Environmental Change class of 2019 visited NWU on the 20th of September, focusing on the work and research being undertaken there on ecotoxicology. Among the interesting sites visited were a range of laboratories, including the National Nanoecotoxicology Bioassay Facility (NNBF);...
Posted on August 19, 2019
August in Women's Month in South Africa and celebrates the sacrifices women have made to our society. One of our 2013 graduates was recently featured by the Presidency of South Africa. Dr Mary-Jane Bopape, the current Chief Scientist at the South African Weather Service who leads a group of...
Posted on August 18, 2019
Grade 12 learners from across the country that have been conditionally accepted into their first year of study in 2020 visited UP on Saturday, 17 August to hear why they should choose UP. Students were given tours of the campuses and residences, as well as hear from our lectures why choosing...
Posted on August 10, 2019
The latest seasonal forecast (August) predicts a warming of the central Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures. This suggests the occurrence of a weak to moderate El Niño. This stands in contrast to to the CPC/IRI El Nino watch that predicts that El Niño has transitioned to ENSO-neutral, which...
Posted on August 05, 2019
Nkala, a Masters student in Environment and Society at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently invited to participate in the SUSI 2019 Closing Forum Alumni Panel the 2019 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Global Student Leaders Closing Forum as a SUSI All-Star Alumni in recognition of his...
Posted on July 25, 2019
Dr Christel Hansen from our Department and Professor David Hedding from Unisa recently visited the Aktru Research Station in the Altai Mountains of west Siberia. The visit was made possible by the BRICS exchange programme where Dr Hansen and Professor Hedding took part in the 6th International...
Posted on July 24, 2019
The SAGC consultation workshop with academia on the proposal to introduce SAGC Technical Exams was held from 09:00-15:00 in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology on Wednesday 24 July.
Posted on July 23, 2019
Markus Geldenhuys, who recently graduated with a Meteorology MSc, has been awarded the coveted Society of South African Geographers Bronze Medal for 2018. The Bronze Medal is awarded annually for the best (geography-related) Masters dissertation in South Africa.
Posted on July 22, 2019
Staff and students of the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology spoke with Grade 9 learners of the Pretoria Girls High School on Monday, 22 July. The focus was on the importance of geography as a subject choice and how location and spatial awareness is part of all aspects of life.
Posted on July 11, 2019
Colette de Villiers, who is currently registered for her MSc in Geoinformatics, won the prize for the best oral presentation for a Masters student in the GIS/Remote Sensing category at the recent SSAG Students conference. The conference was held 8-10 July at the University of the Witwatersrand...
Posted on July 09, 2019
The latest seasonal forecast (July) predicts a weak of the central Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures. This suggests the occurrence of a weak to moderate El Niño event towards summer. From the CPC/IRI El Niño Watch in May: El Niño is likely to continue through the Northern Hemisphere...
Posted on July 01, 2019
The department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology will again offer an Introductory remote sensing short course from 25-27 September 2019. This course will be led by Mr. Philemon Tsele and is targeting beginners in industry who have the appetite to acquire basic knowledge and skill in...
Posted on June 10, 2019
The latest seasonal forecast (June) predicts a weak of the central Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures. This suggests the occurrence of a weak to moderate El Niño event towards summer. From the CPC/IRI El Niño Watch in May: El Niño is likely to continue through the Northern Hemisphere...
Posted on May 30, 2019
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Student Achievers event was held on 30 May. Five of our students were among the recipients.
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