UP veterinary specialist performs SA’s first medical procedure to restore regular heart rhythm in a horse

Posted on May 30, 2023

A veterinary specialist from the University of Pretoria (UP) and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital has performed South Africa’s first transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC) on a horse. It is believed this is the first time this procedure is performed in Africa.

Unhealthy diets more common among SA youth who use e-cigarettes, says University of Pretoria study

Posted on May 30, 2023

The marketing strategies that e-cigarette companies use to target young people are concerning, particularly considering the potential effects of “vaping”, including addiction and financial hardship, says UP’s Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf.

Africa must prioritise sharing of scientific information in fight against continental challenges, UP Africa Day talk hears

Posted on May 29, 2023

Hosted under the theme ‘Open Africa, Open Science’, the event sought to foster and advocate for a science practice that makes scientific knowledge at its core transparent and reproducible, for credibility and consistency.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Hybrid work models and work/ family balance – UP human resources lecturers on what it means to be a family-supportive supervisor

Posted on May 29, 2023

Numerous studies have shown that having a family-supportive supervisor can aid in reducing and managing work/ family conflict and stress, and boost employee morale, say UP academics Prof Eileen Koekemoer and Dr Martha Harunavamwe.

UP – a leader in internal auditing education for more than two decades

Posted on May 29, 2023

May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month, and the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Internal Auditing Excellence in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences’ Department of Auditing joins the global Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in celebrating the internal...

‘Growing anti-intellectual sentiment could dilute universities’ impact’ – Panel discussion at UP Future Africa

Posted on May 26, 2023

A panel discussion on ‘Networking the Networks’ held at @FutureAfricaUP observed that societal distrust of intellectualism and experts is a growing trend that could dilute universities’ ability to impact the “grand challenges” of the times.

AFRICA DAY: ‘Universities are essential to achieving sustained, sustainable and inclusive development in Africa’ – VC Prof Tawana Kupe

Posted on May 25, 2023

“Universities must be at the forefront of developing knowledge, and must be experienced as agents and drivers of transformative impact,” says UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tawana Kupe as part of his message this Africa Day.

#AfricaWeek2023: How research and innovation can accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area

Posted on May 24, 2023

Academics and industry leaders examine how research and innovation can accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area and how the continent’s higher education sector can contribute to this.