Posted on September 09, 2024
Kotze's impact on UP and its students will be remembered for years to come. Her innovative teaching methods, boundless enthusiasm and deep empathy have left an enduring legacy. The posthumous award of her PhD is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to education and the...
Posted on September 07, 2024
At a time when most people are considering retirement, Peet Bloem (66) made the bold decision to pursue his lifelong calling of becoming a minister. After a distinguished 36-year career at Sasol, Bloem took the leap and enrolled at the University of Pretoria (UP) to study theology full-time.
Posted on September 06, 2024
"At UP, we believe in the transformative power of research, and this ranking reaffirms our standing as a research-intensive institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and contributing meaningfully to global scholarship,” said Professor Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for...
Posted on September 06, 2024
Celeste Fourie discovered she had a brain tumour while studying for a master’s degree in meteorology at the University of Pretoria (UP) in 2022. “I was overcome with joy and tremendous relief,” she says. “With all the challenges, I was happy to reach the finish line. But...
Posted on September 06, 2024
Building a life together as newlyweds is already a challenge for most. Add to that studying for a doctorate, and it takes ‘couple goals’ to a new level. But for Jean-Pierre Stander (28) and René Stander (27), who both graduated with PhDs in Mathematical Statistics at the University...
Posted on September 05, 2024
Yesterday at the Paris Paralympic Games, Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole won bronze in the men's quad-doubles, beating Brazil's Leandro Pena and Ymanitu Silva. It is the first time African wheelchair players have medaled at the Games.
Posted on September 05, 2024
NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH: Meet new UP PhD graduate Dr Hanri Kriel, who shares her story of living with Miller syndrome and overcoming the challenges that came with hearing loss.
Posted on September 04, 2024
The University of Pretoria has awarded one of South Africa’s most celebrated Afrikaans poets, Professor Antjie Krog, an honorary doctorate in recognition of her contributions to literature, language and social justice.
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