UP celebrates the 2023 SAICA ITC results

Posted on April 01, 2023

UP has achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2023 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Test of Competence (ITC).

UP EXPERT OPINION: Trans visibility and the ‘anti-gender movement’

Posted on March 31, 2023

UP Acting Director of the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender, Pierre Brouard sheds light on the burden of discrimination that the trans community faces in society.

Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria bags a national book award

Posted on March 30, 2023

UP and the Javett Art Centre join forces on projects that go beyond the fine arts.

From dombolo to soetkoek - UP’s Faculty of Humanities launches a free cookbook that celebrates diverse cultures and memories

Posted on March 30, 2023

UP's Faculty of Humanities celebrates 100 years with the launch of it's newly published transdisciplinary cookbook, HumanEATies.

UP and Ghent University explore new academic partnerships

Posted on March 29, 2023

UP representatives meet with Ghent University delegation to discuss strengthening collaborations through transdisciplinary research, staff and student exchange, and forging new partnerships.

Microorganisms could be the cause of ‘fairy circle’ phenomenon – UP microbiologists

Posted on March 29, 2023

University of Pretoria (UP) scientists have posited a theory that could explain the tens of thousands of “fairy circles” that can be seen dotted across the arid landscape of Namibia.

‘Social entrepreneurship could help put SDG progress back on track’ – Belgian queen during UP-hosted roundtable

Posted on March 27, 2023

UP hosts Queen Mathilde of Belgium for a seminar and roundtable on strengthening social entrepreneurship as a model for change.

UP EXPERT OPINION: The World Bank used to cause untold harm - but 30 years ago it started reforming. What went right

Posted on March 24, 2023

The Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship Senior Research Fellow, Professor Daniel Bradlow, reflects on the World Bank Inspection Panel on the 30th anniversary of its inception.

World Water Day: ‘The voices of farmers are integral to the advancement of climate-smart agriculture’ – UP-led study

Posted on March 22, 2023

UP associate & FSNet-Africa fellow Dr Nana Kwapong highlights the importance of fresh water in a research study where she looks at climate-smart agricultural practices in Ghana.

UP delivers strong performance in QS subject rankings yet again

Posted on March 22, 2023

21 subjects offered at UP have been ranked in the 2023 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings by Subject. Of the 21 disciplines in which UP was ranked this year, eight are rated first in South Africa.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Communication: Everyone’s human right

Posted on March 21, 2023

In light of Human Rights Day, Centre for Argumentative and Alternative Communication Professor Juan Bornman writes that we need communication to show that we are contributing members of society who should be treated with dignity and respect.

Human Rights Month: Message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Posted on March 21, 2023

The University of Pretoria is committed to a culture of non-racism and entrenching ideals that uphold human rights, tolerance and respect for each individual.

Sci-Enza at UP takes science to schools and makes STEM subjects fun for all

Posted on March 16, 2023

SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE! UP’s Sci-Enza science centre recently visited 19 primary schools across Tshwane to introduce young learners to the wonders of science – in particular, coding and robotics.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Nigerian election: no country for old men

Posted on March 16, 2023

In his latest column for the Business Day, Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the outcome of the recent elections in Nigeria and the prospect for Nigeria moving forward.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Explosive revelations about South Africa’s power utility: why new electricity minister should heed the words of former Eskom CEO

Posted on March 16, 2023

All eyes are on the new Minister of Electricity. Does he have what it takes to resolve the energy crisis? Or will his appointment further obfuscate an already incoherent portfolio? UP’s Prof David Richard Walwyn has some advice.

UP researchers claim top spots in ranking of South Africa’s scientists

Posted on March 15, 2023

Prof Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education, congratulated the researchers for their success in their research goals and in boosting UP’s reputation as one of Africa’s best research institutions.

UP’s Prof Vukosi Marivate joins World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders programme

Posted on March 15, 2023

UP's Prof Vukosi Marivate, has been accepted into the Forum of Young Global Leaders, joining a global network of over 1 500 members and alumni from 120 countries who are leading governments and Fortune 500 companies.

Making the big move to the big city

Posted on March 15, 2023

Starting your career as a university student can be a daunting task indeed, given all the adjustments which come with leaving home and high school, family and friends behind.

Moo-nlight Sonata: UP study finds that cows soothed by classical music produce more milk

Posted on March 15, 2023

A University of Pretoria (UP) study has shown that playing soothing classical music to dairy cows lowers their stress levels and increases their milk production.

Inaugural international PACRI meeting to forge collaborations in the fight against cancer

Posted on March 13, 2023

Under the theme ‘Exploiting Global Networks for the Fight Against Cancer in Africa: Advancing Prevention and Transforming Care’, the meeting brought together cancer researchers from across the world.