UP tackles rabies in rural areas

Posted on March 31, 2017

Dr Francis Kolo, of the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases at UP, conducted a study on the dog population of Hluvukani Village to determine the prevalence of rabies in the area and the causes of mortality in the population.

Protecting the health and performance of the traveling athlete

Posted on March 16, 2017

International travel is an unavoidable part of elite athletes' competitive careers. Prof Christa Janse van Rensburg, from the Section Sports Medicine at UP, offers her view on some of the challenges that need to be considered.

Shift to lifelong learning for professional success

Posted on March 10, 2017

The South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals (SACNASP) recently visited Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (Enterprises UP) to formalise and strengthen relations between the two entities and open up possibilities for future collaboration.

Malaria in Pretoria: Facts, figures and awareness

Posted on March 10, 2017

Each year, news reports of malaria cases and deaths in Gauteng result in panic. The UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control is working towards malaria control and eventual elimination, focusing on innovations for prevention.

UP helps to keep cyclists safe during the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Posted on March 09, 2017

A medical screening questionnaire and targeted educational intervention programme originally developed by Prof Martin Schwellnus from UP, will help medical staff prepare for medical emergencies that may occur on Race Day.

UP study addresses issues of violence and loss among South African children

Posted on March 07, 2017

Drs Miemsie Steyn and Melanie Moen from the Faculty of Education at UP recently undertook an Early Childhood Education study to identify predominant themes prevailing in the early school-going phase.

Getting ready for the career you love

Posted on February 13, 2017

Prof Kobus Maree, from the Department of Educational Psychology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, has some advice for students on choosing a fulfilling career.

UPSpace ranked the top repository in Africa

Posted on January 31, 2017

Webometrics recently released the first edition of its repository rankings for 2017, in which it ranked UPSpace as the best in Africa and within the top 100 worldwide.