Marine biologist and UP lecturer Romina Henriques awarded C2 rating for research on Southern African marine genomics

Posted on December 05, 2024

Dr Romina Henriques, a passionate marine biologist and senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria (UP), has been awarded a C2 rating for her research by the National Research Foundation (NRF).

UP student’s ‘asteroid’ discovery recorded in International Astronomical Union database

Posted on December 05, 2024

A third-year student at UP is over the moon after being credited with a provisional asteroid detection that has been catalogued in the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center database.

EXPERT OPINION: Trump reloading — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Posted on December 04, 2024

The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House with an almost lily-white team of cabinet appointees follows a clear victory that represents one of the greatest political comebacks in history.

UP students transform food waste into high-end products at UP-Cycled Food Experience

Posted on December 03, 2024

Final-year students from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Consumer and Food Sciences recently showcased their ability to transform rescued food ingredients into high-quality retail and restaurant products during the second UP-Cycled Food Experience #waste2wonder.

UP Triumphs at the 2024 MACE Excellence Awards

Posted on December 02, 2024

The Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA) and the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration (DESA), at the University of Pretoria (UP), achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, securing an impressive...

Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right! A Collective Call to Action

Posted on December 01, 2024

In South Africa, we face a critical crossroads in the fight for health rights, particularly in the realm of sexual and reproductive health. The theme “My Health, My Right” emphasizes the fundamental right to protect one’s health and make informed decisions. This message is...

Creating safer digital spaces for women

Posted on November 30, 2024

Technology-facilitated violence refers to the use of digital tools – such as the internet, social media and mobile apps – to perpetrate harm, control or exploit individuals, especially women. As more women in Africa and across the globe gain access to smartphones and digital...

Orphaned rhino calf undergoes life-saving surgery at UP’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

Posted on November 28, 2024

Five-month-old, 125kg orphaned white rhino calf from The Rhino Orphanage in Limpopo has successfully undergone life-saving surgery at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science. The calf had been exhibiting signs of colic for two days and was urgently referred for...