Posted on October 08, 2024
The rapidly evolving geostrategic environment has increased bipolarity between China and the United States, rather than leading to greater multipolarity, as many expected. Amid this intensifying Sino-American rivalry, African countries should focus on enhancing regional cohesion to advance their...
Posted on October 07, 2024
As we mark the UN International Day of Older Persons on October 1st, we're focusing on "Ageing with Dignity" and the crucial need for robust care and support systems worldwide. With global life expectancy rising, it's time to recognize our elders' contributions and ensure they live with respect...
Posted on October 07, 2024
Congratulations to Prof Wanda Markotter on her re-election as co-chair of the One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP). Her leadership continues to advance critical discussions on zoonotic diseases, global health, and the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment. Prof...
Posted on October 05, 2024
Most of us reminisce about our schooldays and the teachers who shaped us into who we are today. We remember our teachers, not so much because we recall their classes or lessons, but because they were able to connect with us in a profoundly human way. That is why it is important on World...
Posted on October 04, 2024
“As the urgency for sustainable development accelerates, the University of Pretoria continues to strengthen our contribution to a sustainable future. We clearly understand the challenges at hand cannot be addressed by any single entity, and that to make a real difference, we need to...
Posted on October 04, 2024
The UP Giving Garden Project’s recent food-tasting event celebrated the cultural heritage of indigenous crops and fostered a sense of community, inclusivity and belonging.
Posted on October 04, 2024
“All biodiversity matters, from the nuisance-causing flies to the majestic elephant,” says Dr Mohlamatsane Mokhatla, an ecology lecturer at UP. His research gives us a glimpse into the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Posted on October 04, 2024
Can AI be used to create AI? This was the question posed by Prof Nelishia Pillay of UP’s Department of Computer Science for her Expert Lecture. She also talked the audience through the process of understanding how AI systems work, and how they have developed from basic systems to...
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