UP EXPERT OPINION: The poor people’s Pope

Posted on May 06, 2025

In his Business Day article, Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the legacy of the late Pope Francis, who provided hope and succour to the destitute, downtrodden and desperate.

One signature, one life: OP-PGSA's stem cell donor drive sparks hope

Posted on May 06, 2025

At the end of March 2025, the Onderstepoort PGSA (Postgraduate Student Association) of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science brought new hope with the launch of a stem cell donor drive.

Former Auditor-General Terence Nombembe receives honorary doctorate from UP

Posted on May 05, 2025

PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) is set to confer an honorary Doctorate in Commerce on Terence Nombembe, a chartered accountant and leader in the public and private sector who served as Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) from 2006 to 2013. He was also the first black South...

Eau de Sapiens

Posted on May 05, 2025

Imagine if we could drastically improve the control of malaria

World Tuna Day: UP marine expert calls for protection of the ocean’s blue giants

Posted on May 02, 2025

Every year on 2 May, World Tuna Day draws attention to one of the ocean’s most ecologically and economically vital fish species.

UP helps almost half of autumn graduates to achieve their academic dreams

Posted on May 01, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is celebrating the graduation of 12 950 students this autumn, and nearly half of them – about 6 270 (48.4%) – made it to the finish line with the help of financial support from UP.

UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘It’s not vets alone who are saving rhinos’ – UP wildlife vet on the collective effort to counter poaching

Posted on May 01, 2025

There are five rhino species in the world, two of which occur in Africa.

UP’s Prof Lise Korsten receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

Posted on April 30, 2025

Prof Lise Korsten Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University