Posted on August 09, 2022
Every August, South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, with Women’s Day being commemorated on 9 August as it marks the anniversary of the 1956 march undertaken by some 20 000 women to protest the apartheid’s regime’s pass laws.
Posted on August 08, 2022
“As we observe this significant day in our annual calendar I urge you to commit to eradicating all obstacles that prohibit an equitable future for all women.” – UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe.
Posted on August 06, 2022
Determination, consistency, hard work, grace and empathy are the values that drive Prof Ntebogeng Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, Director of UP’s Mamelodi Campus, who chats about her career, women in science and what it takes to excel.
Posted on August 05, 2022
“We have still not made substantive practical progress through tangible evidence that we truly believe women are integral to societies,” say academics from UP’s Centre for Mediation in Africa.
Posted on August 05, 2022
The 'Attached to the Soil' exhibition has opened at Merensky 2 Library - come view it today!
Posted on August 04, 2022
Congratulations to Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, Head of Research Capacity Development at the University of Pretoria (UP), who has been awarded the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) Excellence Award for making a distinguished contribution to the research...
Posted on August 02, 2022
UP has welcomed 73 international students as part of the second-semester student exchange programme. “I am loving it so far; people here are really warm and welcoming,” said one Dutch exchange student.
Posted on August 01, 2022
“It was a chance to experience the world and broaden my knowledge beyond that of an academic environment,” said UP student Yuvana Jaichand who was part of a group including other students and staff and alumni who were part of the exchange programme.
Posted on August 01, 2022
In his August monthly message, UP VC Prof Tawana Kupe highlights the University’s upcoming launch of its Language Learning Centre and the celebration of August as a “women’s empowerment and equality month” as UP hosts its Women in Science event.
Posted on August 01, 2022
On Sunday, 31 July, Tatjana Schoenmaker and Kaylene Corbett won gold and bronze medals in the women’s 200m-breaststroke final at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, achieving a historic victory for South African swimming. They are the first two female swimmers to medal in the same...
Posted on August 01, 2022
The University of Pretoria (UP) kicks-off its Women's Month campaign with the newly appointed Chancellor Sisi Khampepe, a woman of intellect and integrity who has been hailed for her trailblazing career.
Posted on July 31, 2022
The football legend Cristiano Ronaldo once said, "If you don't believe you are the best, you will never achieve all that you are capable of." The 18-year-old Tuks swimmer, Pieter Coetzé, took these words took to heart. It is paid dividends. Last night in Birmingham, he became a Commonwealth...
Posted on July 28, 2022
Onkgopotse Seabi is a UP MSc student with @SANBI_FBIP who is doing her bit to reduce the devastation wrought by fruit fly infestations in SA. Read about how her work can contribute to helping maintain affordable fruit and vegetable prices.
Posted on July 28, 2022
Children from local ECD centres in Pretoria were treated to a LEGO games treat and practical food and nutrition tips as part of a "fun skills development" outreach event to celebrate the birthday of icon Nelson Mandela.
Posted on July 28, 2022
“Ultimately, it should not matter which school or area they come from, all learners should be given quality education and an equal opportunity to nurture their strengths,” says UP BCom Investment Management graduate Ndavi Nokeri.
Posted on July 27, 2022
“The data on economic globalisation paint an interesting picture. They show that, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, a deceleration in the intensity of globalisation is evident.” – UP Professor of Economics Elsabe Loots.
Posted on July 26, 2022
“Our focus is on bringing different disciplines and stakeholders together to have the conversations that allow solutions to complex problems to be co-created.” – Dr Neeraj Mistry, Deputy Director at UP’s Future Africa Institute and Campus.
Posted on July 26, 2022
Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the impact and outcomes of the Africa Union (AU) as it celebrates it 20 year anniversary this month.
Posted on July 25, 2022
The University of Pretoria and the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Institute hosted a two-day executive education programme in digital transformation for public sector officials at UP’s Future Africa Institute campus on 21 to 22 July.
Posted on July 25, 2022
Giving Day was the first time all students were back on campus after nearly two years, following the lockdown brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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