Tune into the universe with UP’s Sci-Enza science centre

Posted on October 11, 2024

World Astronomy Day: UP's Sci-Enza has launched 'Tuning into the Universe,' an illustrated booklet designed to inspire young minds with the wonders of astronomy! Perfect for Grades 4-6, but engaging for all ages, this booklet brings astronomy closer to young learners by introducing them to South...

Women traditional leaders bring peace to troubled communities, UP’s Centre for Mediation in Africa finds

Posted on October 11, 2024

A new study by the UP Centre for Mediation in Africa highlights the critical role of women traditional leaders in promoting peace and stability in South African communities. These leaders are often the first point of contact for residents seeking help, offering mediation, support, and guidance....

‘The first 1 000 days of life is a time of tremendous potential and enormous vulnerability’ – UP maternal and child health expert during inaugural address

Posted on October 11, 2024

“The first 1 000 days of life is a time of tremendous potential and enormous vulnerability,” said Prof Ute Feucht, an expert in maternal and child health who is based at UP, during her highly anticipated inaugural address. Her lecture focused on how placental function, maternal health...

UP EXPERT OPINION: World Sight Day: ‘The psychological impact of preventable blindness on young patients cannot be overstated’ – UP ophthalmologist

Posted on October 10, 2024

World Sight Day: The psychological impact of preventable blindness on young patients cannot be overstated. Professor Priscilla Makunyane shares her insights on the challenges faced by individuals with keratoconus and the urgent need for solutions

UP EXPERT OPINION: World Mental Health Day - A new focus on ‘character strengths’ can boost workplace mental health, says UP expert

Posted on October 10, 2024

Given this year’s World Mental Health Day focus on mental health at work, Dr Daphne Pillay-Naidoo, Senior Lecturer in UP's Human Resources Management Department, suggests that employers should identify employees’ character strengths as a way of boosting workplace mental health.

UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘Africa could lead the way towards a more human-centric, sustainable future’ – UP expert

Posted on October 09, 2024

Africa’s progress in leveraging 4IR technologies is undeniable. But what’s next? Find out how Africa is positioned to be a global leader in the emerging era of human-centric, sustainable innovation.

UP and CSIR pioneer maps for maize farmers to enable precision weeding

Posted on October 09, 2024

In a first for precision agriculture, University of Pretoria (UP) researchers, in association with collaborators from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), have produced maps of smallholder farms in Gauteng that highlight maize plants in green and weeds in red. The maps were...

Tuks Camerata nominated for 2024 South African Music Award

Posted on October 08, 2024

SAMA HONOUR: Congratulations to UP choir Tuks Camerata for being nominated for a South African Music Award in the category Best Traditional Faith Music Album for ‘uJehova’! The album is a tribute to 30 years of democracy in South Africa and encapsulates the country’s rich...