UP Reproduction Clinic helps SA Guide-Dogs Association breed 100th artificial-insemination litter

Posted on October 18, 2022

Staff at the Reproduction Clinic of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at UP's Faculty of Veterinary Science joined the South African Guide-Dogs Association in celebrating the 100th guide-dog litter conceived via artificial insemination since the programme was launched in 2014.

UP Whale Unit conducts annual aerial survey of southern right whales

Posted on October 17, 2022

UP’s Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit recently conducted its 43rd annual aerial survey, through which it is able to keep an eye on the recovery of the South African population of southern right whales.

#worldfoodday2022: UP entomologists working towards food security

Posted on October 17, 2022

UP’s Prof Christopher Weldon and his team are working to secure access to fruit by finding better ways to monitor insect pest populations, reduce pest populations without relying on widespread use of insecticides, and limit the damage caused by pest insects.

Newly launched National Biosecurity Hub to support the prevention, reduction and management of crop and animal diseases

Posted on October 13, 2022

“The hub will significantly enhance collaborative working arrangements between government and stakeholders affected by biosecurity threats, rather than having these groups act independently or in isolation,” said Prof Sunil Maharaj.

Getting to grips with arthritis: UP immunology professor explains the disease and gives tips for living with it

Posted on October 13, 2022

While there is currently no cure for arthritis, it can be controlled with appropriate treatment and managed with recommended strategies, says UP's Professor Theresa Rossouw.

UPOnline is scoring with digital qualifications ideal for full-time employees and international students

Posted on October 12, 2022

Bella Jacobs feels her life has been transformed by studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health through a fully digital programme at UP.

Breast cancer awareness in the genomic landscape

Posted on October 10, 2022

Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) are making today matter by battling aggressive breast cancer through identifying genes that make African women more susceptible to certain forms of breast cancer. However, this is no easy task as very little genomic information is known about African...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Time to check in with yourself

Posted on October 07, 2022

We can all reach our full potential by making mental health and well-being a priority. Head of UP’s Student Counselling Unit Dr Hanlé Kirkcaldy tells us how.