Dracarys Set the Stage Ablaze at InSync 2025

Posted on June 24, 2025

On February 8th, 2025, the Hatfield campus came alive with roaring energy as NATHouse kicked off the year with the fiery “InSync Concert” — a first-year showcase like no other. In collaboration with Commercii and LawHouse, the stage was set for an unforgettable night under the...

Endless possibilities for biodiversity research in Waterberg

Posted on June 20, 2025

Who would have thought that the curiosity sparked during a family holiday at a game reserve would lead to endless research possibilities in the Waterberg? In 2021, Prof Nigel Barker from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences received almost R4.5m from the Foundational Biodiversity...

Biodiversity specialist appointed as new HoD for Department of Zoology and Entomology

Posted on June 13, 2025

Prof Ara Monadjem, a biodiversity specialist from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Eswatini, has been appointed as the new Head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria from 1 June 2025.

Handbook focuses on better policies around SDGs

Posted on November 01, 2024

Achieving food security is increasingly about getting food systems to function right. The concept, which cuts through all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has evolved in recent years, along with policies and programmes needed to attain it by 2030.

Dr Vermeulen appointed to South African National Committee of the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research

Posted on September 30, 2024

Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager of the Mammal Research Institute (MRI)’s Whale Unit, has been appointed to the South African National Committee of the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR).

Second successful NAS Research Symposium showcased cutting-edge research and collaboration

Posted on September 26, 2024

Advancing new frontiers in natural and agricultural sciences by showcasing cutting-edge research, postgraduate education and collaboration with industry was centre stage at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) second Research Symposium from 4 to 5 September 2024.

Prof Torto inducted as International Fellow of National Academy of Sciences

Posted on September 10, 2024

Prof Baldwyn Torto, an Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently inducted into the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) as an International Fellow.

NAS Women: “Whatever you do, give it your best!”

Posted on August 31, 2024

Women’s Month: Focus on Prof Mapitsi Thantsha (Associate Professor and Chair of Microbiology Division in the(Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology)