#UPGraduation2023: UP graduate beats cancer and becomes a medical doctor

Posted on April 26, 2023

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) graduate, Saman Akhtar, tosses her cap at UP’s autumn graduations after beating cancer all while completing her medical degree.

#UPGraduation2023: Lion-hearted PhD graduate attributes success to grit, determination and family support

Posted on April 25, 2023

Having been fascinated from an early age by ecology and the natural world, Donaldson set a course for success in her chosen field, which has culminated in her graduating with a PhD as part of the University’s autumn graduation sessions.

UP EXPERT OPINION: World Malaria Day 2023: How leadership, innovation, investments can contribute to eliminating malaria

Posted on April 25, 2023

UP malaria experts, Professor Tiaan de Jager and Dr Taneshka Kruger from UP's Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control shed light on ways to eliminate malaria in light of World Malaria Day today, 25 May 2023.

#UPGraduation2023: UP graduate set to be the first female doctor in her village

Posted on April 24, 2023

Dr Tshepiso Maila, who obtains her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from UP and becomes the first female doctor from Mmakgatle village in Limpopo.

#UPGraduation2023: UP confers honorary doctorate on WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Posted on April 22, 2023

The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) in recognition of his outstanding contributions as a global health expert, scholar, advocate and diplomat.

#UPGraduation2023: Four words to sum up 40 years of business success

Posted on April 21, 2023

Receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria is “a huge honour and very unexpected”, says Dr Laurie Dippenaar a UP alumni and retired captain of industry who co-founded some of South Africa’s biggest and most successful financial institutions.

#UPGraduation2023: Award-winning graduate has her eyes set on making an impact in global healthcare

Posted on April 21, 2023

Ruvasha Govender recently received a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree with 12 distinctions and an ASAIPA National Medical Student Award for being one of two top medical students in South Africa.

#UPGraduation2023: ‘Having a growth mindset is key to your success’ – UP PhD graduate

Posted on April 20, 2023

UP veterinary science lecturer Thembeka Mtetwa details her journey from attending public schools where there was “limited or no access to resources” to becoming a published academic and now the proud of holder of a PhD.