#WomenOfUP: ‘It is important to remain open and teachable’ – Prof Ntebogeng Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, newly appointed Director of Mamelodi campus

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.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Tokens and smokescreens – Why women don’t need more commemorations on Women’s Day

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.

'Attached to the Soil' exhibition opens at UP's Merensky 2 Library

Posted on August 05, 2022

The 'Attached to the Soil' exhibition has opened at Merensky 2 Library - come view it today!

UP researcher wins Excellence Award for contribution to research management profession in southern Africa

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...

UP welcomes second-semester exchange students

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.

University of Pretoria students return home from US exchange programme

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.

August 2022: Monthly Video Message from the Vice Chancellor and Principal

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.

#WomenOfUP: Honouring UP Chancellor Sisi Khampepe, a ‘trailblazing jurist of vast intellect, uncompromising integrity, grace and diligence’

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.