Reaching the finish line against all odds

Posted on May 11, 2017

The Department of Historical and Heritage Studies recently held its Annual Awards Ceremony at the Merensky 2 Library Auditorium. The theme for the event was 'Reaching the finish line against all odds'. Ms Mashooda Sedibeng, recipient of the Special Award on the day, exemplified the theme of the...

African history is a discipline on the rise - and one that raises many questions

Posted on May 10, 2017

Dr Glen Ncube, a lecturer in the Department of Historical and Heritage studies, discusses the rise of African history as a discipline and the questions that this raises, in an article that was recently published on The Conversation.

Simbine: Trailblazer for South African athletics

Posted on May 09, 2017

Being one of the trailblazers of South African athletics seems to come naturally to Akani Simbine. On Friday when the Tuks-athlete outsprinted Justin Gatlin to win the 100 metres at the Diamond League Meeting in Doha, it was the third time this season that he had set a first in South African...

Using technology in the fight against malaria

Posted on May 09, 2017

The University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control recently announced the release of version 1.2 of the 'Malaria Buddy' app originally launched on World Malaria Day 2016.

Lethal dehydration - a ticking clock for desert birds

Posted on May 08, 2017

Prof Andrew McKechnie is part of an international study looking at the effects of climate change on birds, particularly those living in deserts. Their findings reveal that these birds are going to be under great strain in the future.

Open Day 2017

Posted on May 05, 2017

On Saturday, 20 May 2017, the University of Pretoria will hold an open day for high school learners from Grades 9 to 12, and their families.

Genome of prostate cancer tumour mapped for the first time

Posted on May 03, 2017

A collaborative study by researchers from UP, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the University of Sydney in Australia, have mapped the entire genome of a prostate cancer tumour for the first time.

Message from the Vice-Chancellor: 2012 Rowing Team honoured with National Order

Posted on May 03, 2017

The University of Pretoria congratulates its rowing team, who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics and were individually awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga in silver in recognition of their achievement.