UP EXPERT OPINION: Can Messi replicate Maradona’s Mexico magic?

Posted on November 15, 2022

The Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship's Professor Adekeye Adebajo looks ahead to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and reflects on the legacy of Argentina's Diego Maradona as the Argentine team looks to secure a tournament victory.

‘Is South Africa a failing state?’

Posted on November 11, 2022

‘There’s a distinction to be made between a failing state and a failing government – the South African government is failing to deliver the services that we as the public expect, but the state remains a relatively vibrant institution’ – Danny Bradlow, Professor of...

World Diabetes Day: ‘Education is the cornerstone of diabetes care’ – UP researcher

Posted on November 10, 2022

Ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, the Project Manager of the Tshwane Insulin Project at the University of Pretoria (UP) Diabetes Research Centre, Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie, says there is an urgent need to increase access to quality diabetes education to manage the condition.

Energy security depends on the development of South Africa’s hydrogen economy

Posted on November 10, 2022

Given the country’s current energy crisis and the increasing problems related to the supply of coal-fired sources of electricity, the time has come to consider expanding South Africa’s current alternative energy sources. As an institution committed to pursuing research that addresses...

UP hosts fifth Dr Sam Motsuenyane annual lecture

Posted on November 09, 2022

The University of Pretoria (UP) hosted the fifth Dr Sam Motsuenyane annual lecture, which was held at the Future Africa institute.

Could green spaces be a crime-fighting tool for South African cities?

Posted on November 09, 2022

South Africa is a global crime hotspot. But, as residents put up higher walls to stay safe, a new South African study suggests that greenspaces can be an important tool in creating safe and sustainable cities.

UP Fellow shines at the South African Literature Awards

Posted on November 08, 2022

Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang shares the award with acclaimed feminist poet Lebo Mashile. Legendary writer and publisher Muthobi Mutloatse and writer Vusi Mchunu were awarded lifetime achievement awards.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Africa strives to make voice heard amid global tensions

Posted on November 08, 2022

Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the recent high level policy dialogue hosted by the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship (CAS) and the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) on 24 October 2022.