Prof Harris speaks to over a thousand tourist guides at NDT lecture series

Posted on October 19, 2021

The Head of the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies and the Director of the University of Pretoria Archives, Prof Karen Harris, was one of two guest speakers in the Online Lecture Series for Tourist Guides held on 14 October 2021.

Newsbank hits record high

Posted on October 08, 2021

Newsbank, a collection of digitised and searchable primary sources available in the UP Library, had a record number of hits in September 2021 totalling 21 177, an all time UP high!

Technological Transformation in Heritage and Tourism webinar a success

Posted on September 28, 2021

As Heritage and Tourism Month draws to a close, the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies (DHHS) and the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) reflected on the impact that new technologies have on the conservation of heritage resources and visitors experiences of these resources.

Historical and Heritage Studies celebrates Heritage Month

Posted on September 09, 2021

In September South Africans celebrate their cultural heritage with a public holiday. The Department of Historical and Heritage Studies is hosting initiatives and participating in events related to both natural and cultural heritage and tourism.

Dr Keneiloe Molopyane: EFK student turned Explorer

Posted on August 06, 2021

The Department of Historical and Heritage Studies is extremely proud that in early 2021, UP alumni Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane was named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer.

National Geographic Society names UP alumna among its 15 Emerging Explorers for 2021

Posted on July 30, 2021

Congratulations to Dr Keneiloe Molopyane for being selected as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer! The 15 individuals are chosen for conducting innovative work in everything from ocean exploration to understanding the past through archaeology. Dr Molopyane chats about her research and...

History Postgraduates excel at 3rd “What’s in the box?” presentation

Posted on July 09, 2021

The History Honours students in the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies (DHHS) were once again the proud presenters of the annual archives project that forms part of one of their core research and methodology modules.

Celebrating World Environment Day with Miss Eco International, Gizzelle Uys

Posted on June 25, 2021

World Environment Day, which we celebrate on 5 June this year, is a day that focuses on the environment and ecosystem restoration. This year kicks off the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). As the environment continues to suffer at the hands of humans, forests, peatlands and...