Posted on November 13, 2024
Over the past two decades, field trips in search of dung beetles have taken University of Pretoria (UP) doctoral student Christian Deschodt across Southern Africa. But it was a well-trodden walk to fetch his kids from school, a mere 1,5km from his home near Hartbeespoort, that saw him stumble...
Posted on November 12, 2024
Cattle farming remains a pillar of global agriculture, yet cattle abortions impose a significant challenge, leading to major financial losses and health concerns within herds. The Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria is making strides to combat this issue by advancing...
Posted on November 12, 2024
Standard Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to South Africa’s healthcare sector with a R100,000 donation to the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Life Changers Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting health sciences students facing financial challenges. The donation, made on 4 November...
Posted on November 08, 2024
University of Pretoria’s Professor Loretta Feris has been elected to the ASSAf Council! This appointment reflects her contributions to academia & marks an important milestone for the University.
Posted on November 07, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) honoured its brightest minds at the prestigious 24th annual Academic Achievers' Awards. This year, 114 exceptional staff members were recognized for their outstanding research, teaching, and contributions to society.
Posted on November 07, 2024
ProudlyUP: Congratulations to UP’s Dr Maurine Musie – a midwife specialist, senior lecturer and emerging researcher – who’s been selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 BRICS Young Scientists Forum in Russia from 18 to 22 November! Dr Musie, the youngest PhD holder...
Posted on November 06, 2024
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease that continues to pose a major public health threat, particularly in places with high transmission
Posted on November 06, 2024
The University of Pretoria expresses its deep sadness over the passing of Professor Noel Chabani Manganyi.
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