UP EXPERT OPINION: Brics+ are checkmating the Western narrative on Gaza

Posted on January 26, 2024

"The sustainability and moral authority claimed by most Western states are intricately tied to a narrative built on the perpetuation of violence grounded in falsehoods," writes Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman.

TuksSport High School matric class achieves 100% pass rate

Posted on January 25, 2024

At TuksSport High School the focus is very much on distinctions and how many the top performers achieve from the start of the year, says Principal, Hettie de Villiers.

UP professor receives top honours at the South African Health Excellence Awards

Posted on January 25, 2024

Professor Mahlatse Kgokolo, Head of the Department of Dermatology at UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences has been awarded the Scientific Excellence Award at the recent South African Health Excellence Awards for her research.

Leading scientist at UP’s Faculty of Veterinary Science inaugurated as member of the Academy of Science of South Africa

Posted on January 22, 2024

“Sharing knowledge across disciplines will always benefit science and, ultimately, it will also benefit the country as a whole,” says UP’s Prof Armanda Bastos on her recent inauguration as a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa.

UP professor wins prestigious Research Medal of the Education Association of South Africa

Posted on January 22, 2024

Professor Marien Graham, whose research has shed light on critical issues within South Africa’s educational landscape over the years, has been awarded the coveted Research Medal of the Education Association of South Africa.

UP recognised in global rankings for providing international students with affordable, top-quality education

Posted on January 22, 2024

University database Study Abroad Aide has placed the University of Pretoria (UP) in seventh position in South Africa and in the top 8% globally among universities that provide international students with high-quality education within their budget. This recognition highlights UP’s commitment...

UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘Embrace positivity and hope in negotiating career crossroads’: Lessons for the Grade 12s of 2023

Posted on January 19, 2024

"If your results were below expectations, consider this a challenge you can overcome – an opportunity to grow as a person and to show resilience in rapidly changing and uncertain times. "

UP EXPERT OPINION: Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

Posted on January 18, 2024

Professor Marius van Oordt of the African Tax Institute writes that there are conflicting views between health and economic experts on how taxes should be set for nicotine products. He states that setting risk-based tax rates can balance these contrasting views.