UP scientists lead Mpumalanga study of natural hydrogen gas discovered under Earth’s surface

Posted on November 29, 2023

Scientists at the University of Pretoria (UP) are leading a study of natural hydrogen gas discovered under the Earth’s surface in Mpumalanga – a source of renewable energy that could contribute to the national energy budget and help address the energy shortage in South Africa.

UP researchers awarded year-long fellowship with the University of Oxford

Posted on November 28, 2023

UP’s Dr Phanankosi Moyo and Dr Carolyn Chisadza have been awarded a fellowship by the University of Oxford which gives exceptional African researchers the chance to work on a project of their choice.

Malaria 101 – 'C' is for CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS: Travel safety in malaria-endemic areas

Posted on November 28, 2023

Malaria, a potentially life-threatening disease, is prevalent in many parts of the world.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Zambia’s foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

Posted on November 28, 2023

Professor Daniel Bradlow examines the foreign debt crisis in Zambia in his latest article for the Conversation Africa.

UP EXPERT OPINION: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Breathe Palestine Breathe. We will bring you water.

Posted on November 27, 2023

The right to water, recognised as derived from the right to an adequate standard of living, is severely compromised in occupied Palestine.

‘The ICJ has recruited a judge who is capable of great things’ – UP Interim VC on Prof Dire Tladi’s appointment to the World Court

Posted on November 24, 2023

“Prof Tladi, we’d like to commit our support to you as you take on the pursuit of global peace and justice,” said UP Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Themba Mosia at a farewell ceremony for Professor Dire Tladi.

Message from the Interim VC: 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign

Posted on November 24, 2023

Gender-based violence is alarmingly prevalent in South Africa, with disproportionately high rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and various forms of abuse affecting women and children.

UP professors make international list of most highly cited researchers

Posted on November 23, 2023

Professors Mike Wingfield and Rangan Gupta are among a group of only 10 South African academics on on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2023.