The science behind your favourite alcoholic beverage

Posted on March 30, 2016

The University of Pretoria's Stable Isotope Laboratory does regular testing of alcohol products to make sure that they comply with the regulations for the production of alcoholic beverages.

Appointment of a new dean in the Faculty of Education

Posted on March 29, 2016

The University is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Molatlhegi Trevor (Chika) Sehoole as Dean of the Faculty of Education with effect from 1 June 2016.

Can the pursuit of happiness help us build a better world?

Posted on March 19, 2016

According to Prof Lorenzo Fioramonti, the celebration of the International Day of Happiness on 20 March reminds us of the intimate connection between this concept and our social, economic and political systems.

Facial screening project to assist with early diagnosis of Down syndrome in African children

Posted on March 18, 2016

A team of researchers from the University of Pretoria have embarked on a project to identify the specific facial features associated with conditions in African infants and children.

UP excels in the SAICA January 2016 ITC

Posted on March 18, 2016

The Chartered Accountancy students of the University of Pretoria have once again delivered an exceptional performance in the January 2016 Initial Test of Competence (ITC) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

Another chartered accountancy programme first for UP

Posted on March 18, 2016

Azile Nkabinde an academic trainee and recent student on the Chartered Accountant Programme at the University of Pretoria, is the first Thuthuka student in the programme to ever to pass SAICA's ITC exam (first professional exam for the CA qualification) with honours and to come in the Top 10.

Top-level academic delegation from Sweden visits UP

Posted on March 17, 2016

A top-level academic delegation from Sweden, consisting of vice-chancellors from various Swedish universities and representatives of Swedish funding agencies, are currently visiting Southern Africa. They began their tour of Southern Africa at the University of Pretoria (UP) on Monday, 14 March.

Should tackles be banned in schools rugby?

Posted on March 17, 2016

Health experts recently submitted an open letter to the UK government, calling for tackling in schools rugby to be outlawed. UP's Prof Steve Cornelius has entered this controversial debate with a recently published article.