UP researchers close in on the secret to aging

Posted on October 23, 2023

The quest for immortality has long fascinated humans, and inspired countless tales – now, in two new studies published in the journals Nature and Science, University of Pretoria (UP) researchers, along with a team of global experts known as the Mammalian Methylation Consortium, are a step...

UP EXPERT OPINION: Bird flu in South Africa: Faculty of Veterinary Science expert explains what’s behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it

Posted on October 23, 2023

“New and innovative thinking is needed to deal with the reality on the ground in South Africa,” says specialist poultry health veterinarian and senior lecturer at UP Dr Shahn Bisschop, speaking about the outbreak of avian flu in the country.

UP PhD candidate researches impact of AI in Africa through lens of ubuntu

Posted on October 20, 2023

“AI is not neutral – there are biases in the creation of AI models, which can reinforce discrimination and exclusion,” says UP PhD candidate Katleho Mokoena, whose doctoral study explores the impact of AI in Africa through the lens of “ubuntu” ethics.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Tackling obesity and inactivity can alleviate SA’s escalating diabetes crisis

Posted on October 20, 2023

The 2023 Diabetes Summit, which is taking place at UP on 15 November, aims to propel all stakeholders involved in diabetes prevention and management –to confront diabetes head on, write SEMLI’s Lizanne Meyer and Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie of UP’s Diabetes Research Centre.

Global heritage and cultures celebrated at UP International Students’ Day

Posted on October 20, 2023

The University of Pretoria has 4 360 international students from 133 nationalities across all study programmes of study – making it a true experience of the world in one sitting, said UP Head of International Cooperation, Setsipane Mokoduwe.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Media lies and the choice between ethnic cleansing or genocide

Posted on October 20, 2023

Despite the efforts by many media outlets to blame the Palestinian victims for their resistance, there is a growing body of strong, ethically committed and fearless journalists challenging disinformation, writes Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman.

Celebrating excellence: Academics honoured at 2023 UP Academic Achievers' Awards

Posted on October 20, 2023

UP celebrates the achievements of our outstanding academics who, through their work in a variety of fields, have made enormous contributions to society.

UP-led unveiling of Mamelodi Business Hub provides a beacon of hope for youth entrepreneurial skills development

Posted on October 18, 2023

Launched by UP and established in collaboration with UNICEF South Africa and PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Hub on the Mamelodi Campus offers young people in Mamelodi and further afield the opportunity to realise their entrepreneurial ambitions.