Posted on November 06, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Mulisa Mudau, a student in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics, and Meteorology, has secured the second position in the 2023 NextGen Space Challenge. Additionally, Mulisa has been selected as one of the winners for Digital Earth Africa Mentorship, a...
Posted on October 27, 2023
A team of four students from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology (UP GGM) presented their work at the National Wetlands Indaba 2023 (NWI 2023), including (alphabetical order): Ms Lukho Goso – Using geospatial methods to assess the...
Posted on October 17, 2023
The UP model predicts a strong El Niño event.
Posted on October 11, 2023
Two honours students, Bronwyn Harris (left) and Emily Barnes (right) recently represented the department and presented their honours research at the Society of South African Geographers (SSAG) student conference.
Posted on October 11, 2023
A study involving the University of Pretoria (UP), along with academics from Great Zimbabwe University, University of Cambridge in the UK and Aarhus University in Denmark, has revealed how Great Zimbabwe – the largest city in Southern Africa during the Middle Ages – stored water in...
Posted on October 01, 2023
Dr Christel Hansen and Michael Loubser, as well as several students, attended the recent Southern African association of Geomorphologist (SAAG) biennial conference held in and around Hogsback, Eastern Cape from 28-30 September. During the conference, Philani APleni, a current MSc Geoinformatics...
Posted on September 22, 2023
Art as an educational tool, helping students gain a deeper understanding of complex urban landscapes and their social implications.
Posted on September 20, 2023
Gizelle van Niekerk, a cum laude graduate in MSc Chemistry, was recently awarded the Presidential medal for outstanding academic achievement by the President of Portugal. This factors in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UP.
Posted on September 15, 2023
This summer, El Nino events, as expected, are primarily linked to below-normal rainfall totals in the summer rainfall region. Forecasts currently indicate that the central and western parts of this region are particularly susceptible to experiencing below-normal rainfall conditions....
Posted on September 13, 2023
The second edition for 2023 (September 2023) of the NAS Faculty newsletter (SquaredUP) is now available.
Posted on September 11, 2023
The inaugural NAS Research Symposium was a proud occasion for the Faculty, hosted as a hybrid event on 29 and 30 August in the SANLAM Auditorium on the Hatfield Campus.
Posted on September 07, 2023
This Day aims to highlight air pollution and its impacts.
Posted on September 05, 2023
UPstarters, an innovative way to grow our timber and improve teaching skills, has grown in leaps and bounds and continues empowering teaching staff in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS).
Posted on September 04, 2023
On Friday, July 28, 2023, a group of YouthMappers Mulisa Mudau, Andani Manyoka, Simphiwe Skhonde, and their lecturer Mr Samy Katumba here in our department organized a meaningful Mapathon.
Posted on August 23, 2023
Prof Serena Coetzee was elected as one of the Vice-Presidents of the ICA’s Executive Committee.
Posted on August 16, 2023
The UP model predicts a a moderate to strong EL Nino event for the Austral summer. El Nino events are most often associated with below-normal rainfall totals over the summer rainfall region. At the present time, the forecasts show that the southern coastal and adjacent interior are the most...
Posted on July 31, 2023
UP student Zeenat Patel was selected based on her exceptional leadership qualities and community service.
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)...
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.
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...
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