UP opens Mental Health Museum at Weskoppies, immortalising past treatment practices

Posted on November 23, 2023

The Mental Health Museum at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, unveiled in a partnership including UP and the Gauteng Department of Health, stands not only as a testament to the past but also as a guiding beacon illuminating the path forward.

RE.SEARCH 7: Just Transitions

Posted on November 23, 2023

This edition explores the theme of ‘Just Transitions’ which is generally characterised by ideas of sustainability and the greening of the economy, and supported by the ideas of resistance, rethinking and restructuring society for a better and more equitable future. As one of the most...

UP co-hosts 2023 Diabetes Summit to bring attention to SA’s rapidly escalating diabetes crisis

Posted on November 22, 2023

“Over the past 10 years, deaths due to diabetes more than doubled – we need urgent action to address the diabetes crisis in SA,” said Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie of UP’s Diabetes Research Centre during the 2023 Diabetes Summit co-hosted by UP.

Two UP professors elected as fellows of the Royal Society of South Africa

Posted on November 22, 2023

Prof Jacek Banasiak and Prof Jaco Greeff of UP’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences have been inaugurated into the Royal Society of South Africa, in what is yet another reflection of the high quality of academic staff at UP.

Conference on Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa in honour of Professor Charles Ngwena

Posted on November 21, 2023

“A man who believes that to influence social change, one must invest in the individual mind.” Words of admiration spoken by Professor Frans Viljoen as a tribute to Professor Charles Ngwena.

UP EXPERT OPINION: A guide to smart Black Friday shopping

Posted on November 21, 2023

According to Professor Elda du Toit, you can make Black Friday a fulfilling experience that supports your long-term objectives by organising ahead of time, researching offers, and placing a high priority on your financial health.

Google grant fuels innovation and research at UP

Posted on November 21, 2023

Several UP researchers have been awarded the Google General Research Support Grant. “We anticipate with great excitement the contributions that our researchers will make to technology and sustainability,” says research grants manager Ninette Kotzee.

UP and City of Tshwane partner to develop pragmatic and innovative solutions to complex real-world issues facing city

Posted on November 20, 2023

UP and the City of Tshwane are set to collaborate on the co-creation of policies that foster pragmatic and innovative solutions to complex real-world issues facing the City, such as unemployment, crime and a lack of housing.