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.