UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘Government must prioritise prosecution of extortion crimes’

Posted on November 15, 2024

“The government must prioritise the prosecution of extortion crimes to stop unabated growth in extortion gangs,” writes Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout of the University of Pretoria’s Department of Social Work and Criminology.

Curiosity, crystals and climate solutions

Posted on November 15, 2024

Prof Melanie Rademeyer of UP’s Department of Chemistry recently received a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation. She tells us about the path she’s taken from kitchen experiments to a career in crystallography.

Tired of being lost in translation? - What if we had language without borders?

Posted on November 15, 2024

Code-switching is a common linguistic practice in multilingual cultures where people switch between languages in a single discourse. Most African languages are under-represented in recent natural language processing technologies such as ChatGPT. It is imperative to move towards an equitable...

Van Jaarsveld hopes to put her opponents in checkmate at USSA's

Posted on November 15, 2024

Anje van Jaarsveld second-year BCom Law student, ticks all the boxes and more. That is why she was selected to represent Tuks at the USSA Championships at the end of the month.

Exceptional Academic Achievers recognised by the University of Pretoria

Posted on November 15, 2024

The University of Pretoria annually honours senior academics who have already achieved the prestigious status of Professor and are highly regarded by their peers. These esteemed individuals have consistently excelled in the key areas of teaching and learning, research, community service, and...

World Diabetes Day: How UP is leading the integration of mental health into diabetes care

Posted on November 14, 2024

The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 to 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’, which highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diabetes care – mental health.

UP Pre-University Academy celebrates milestone as first cohort graduates

Posted on November 13, 2024

The University of Pretoria Pre-University Academy (UP-PUA), a flagship programme designed to bridge the gap between basic and higher education, is celebrating a significant milestone as its first cohort of more than 50 students completed the programme.

Ghana needs to stop households from using firewood: what must be done

Posted on November 13, 2024

Research by economists Professor Roula Inglesi-Lotz of UP's Energy Economics Research Unit and Kwame Adjei-Mantey of the Future Africa Institute found that environmental consciousness can spur Ghanaians not to use firewood as a cooking fuel of choice because of its environmental and health...