Agriculture training in South Africa badly needs an overhaul. Here are some ideas

Posted on November 13, 2017

According to Prof Frans Swanepoel, one of the major reasons that the agricultural sector is currently unable to realise its full potential is the fact that education and training practices is in need of a very serious overhaul.

Unravelling the mysteries of meerkat behaviour

Posted on November 08, 2017

Researchers at the University of Pretoria form part of the Kalahari Meerkat Project in the Northern Cape's Kuruman River Reserve, which has studied groups of wild meerkats for over 20 years.

WATCH: Health Sciences and hybrid learning — like a horse and carriage

Posted on November 02, 2017

The Faculty of Health Sciences has a long and proud tradition of excellence in the education of health care professionals. At the heart of this is the Faculty's commitment to quality in teaching and learning.

The pathogen discoverer – in search of novel and/or emerging tick-borne pathogens

Posted on November 01, 2017

Prof Marinda Oosthuizen is a pathogen discoverer, always on the lookout for novel and/or emerging tick-borne pathogens. Understanding what something is, why it is there and what it can do is her forte.

Exercise reduces risk of injury and increases vitality

Posted on October 30, 2017

Prof Paola Wood has always believed that exercise could improve quality of life, and a main objective of her research has been to produce usable and relevant work that can make a difference in people's lives.

Seven African countries show how the battle against malnutrition can be won

Posted on October 27, 2017

A number of African countries are taking bold action to tackle malnutrition. They have successfully implemented a range of actions that have started to improve nutrition for all.

2017 TuksSport Colours and Awards

Posted on October 24, 2017

In 2017 the University of Pretoria successfully elevated the standard of university sports by winning six of the Varsity Sport Cup Competitions and nine of the USSA Tournaments. On 18 October 2017, a total of 368 athletes and officials were honoured at the TuksSport Colours and Awards ceremony in...

Myths and facts about gender-based violence

Posted on October 23, 2017

The prevalence of violence against people based on gender in South Africa is unprecedented. According to South Africa’s 2016 Demographic and Health Survey, one in five women older than 18 has been victim to physical violence.