UP EXPERT OPINION: ADEKEYE ADEBAJO: Steinberg provides a brazen and absurd picture of Musk

Posted on March 03, 2025

Jonny Steinberg’s recent column on US President Donald Trump’s bureaucracy slasher, Elon Musk (“Is Musk’s foray into right-wing politics rooted in apartheid?”, January 17), was astonishingly brazen.

Welcome from the Director of Student Affairs

Posted on March 01, 2025

A new year means fresh opportunities! Whether you're a first-year student adjusting to university life or a senior student striving for success, UP has the support you need. If you missed orientation, complete the UP Orientation (UPO) module to catch up. Take advantage of services like Academic...

UP’s Prof De Wet Swanepoel wins International Award for Hearing for improving access to hearing healthcare

Posted on February 28, 2025

Prof Swanepoel received the award for his research that seeks to expand mobile hearing care to underserved areas locally and globally.

UP Law Moot Society clinches its 9th consecutive win at National Philip Jessup Competition

Posted on February 28, 2025

The Faculty of Law's Moot Society at the University of Pretoria (UP) has once again showcased its excellence by winning the national rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which took place from 13 to 14 February 2025.

UP and India’s PSG Institute of Advanced Studies cement ties with formal MoU

Posted on February 28, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) recently formalised its academic and research partnership with India’s PSG Institute of Advanced Studies (PSGIAS) by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during PSGIAS’s inaugural visit to South Africa.

UP EXPERT OPINION: HOOF CARE MONTH: UP veterinarian on why hoof care is essential for equine health and performance

Posted on February 27, 2025

February marks International Hoof Care Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of proper hoof maintenance in horses.

Introducing the UP Ethical Governance of Digital Technology Guideline

Posted on February 27, 2025

As part of the University of Pretoria’s commitment to innovation and transformation, we are excited to announce the approved Ethical Governance of Digital Technology Guideline. This guideline is a cornerstone of our Digital Transformation Strategy and reflects our shared responsibility to...

Addressing undernutrition in children may improve vaccine efficacy, UP-US study finds

Posted on February 26, 2025

A new study has found that undernutrition may play an important role in measles outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries, even among fully vaccinated children