Appointment of Professor Maano Ramutsindela as the UP-UCT Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations

Posted on April 11, 2024

UP) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) proudly announce the appointment of Professor Maano Ramutsindela as the Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainability Transformations, effective from 1 April 2024.

UP EXPERT OPINION: UN Security Council and the elusive ceasefire: Can states break stalemate?

Posted on April 10, 2024

Until emerging powers from the global South, and courageous leadership from BRICS+, establish a rehabilitated international framework supported by enforceable laws, the impasse in the global order is likely to persist when it comes to the Israel-Hamas conflict, argues Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman.

Prof Hettie Schönfeldt appointed as one of 15 global experts to international committee on food security

Posted on April 10, 2024

Prof Hettie C Schönfeldt, a professor in the Department of Animal Science in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently appointed to the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the Committee on World...

The Department of Library Services celebrates acquisition of 24 new Portuguese-language books from Brazilian Embassy

Posted on April 10, 2024

The Department of Library Services celebrated a significant addition to its collection yesterday with the acquisition of 24 new Portuguese-language books, made possible through generous funding from the Brazilian Embassy.

UP forges agreement with United Congregational Church of Southern Africa

Posted on April 09, 2024

UP and the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa recently signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to foster collaboration, understanding and shared goals in the realm of theological education and religious practice.

UP and China’s Zhejiang University forge academic and research collaboration in engineering

Posted on April 09, 2024

The UP and Zhejiang University in China recently signed a memorandum of understanding, solidifying their commitment to collaborative efforts in engineering research and academic pursuits.

In memoriam: Professor Duard Kleyn

Posted on April 08, 2024

The University of Pretoria mourns the passing of Professor Duard Kleyn, former Dean of the Faculty of Law, from 1998 to 2006.

UP researchers involved in discovery of nine trapdoor spider species

Posted on April 08, 2024

Nine new trapdoor spider species have been discovered in the Great Karoo by researchers at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Zoology and Entomology, and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).