October is Mental Health Awareness Month: Take Charge of Your Well-being

Posted on October 04, 2024

Mental health affects every part of our lives—how we think, feel, and act. This October, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it is time to break the stigma, prioritize our emotional well-being, and support those around us on this vital journey.

Amitav Ghosh: Writing the planetary crisis

Posted on October 03, 2024

Well over 100 people gathered at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus for the 2024 flagship event of the Centre for Asian Studies in Africa (CASA) – a public lecture with the world-renowned author Amitav Ghosh.

UP expert appointed to SA National Committee of Global Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research

Posted on October 03, 2024

Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager of the Mammal Research Institute’s whale Unit and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at UP, has been appointed to the SA National Committee of the global Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR). This prestigious...

In memoriam: UP’s Centre for Human Rights pays tribute to the late Prof Michelo Hansungule

Posted on October 02, 2024

“The centre remembers, recognises, honours and thanks Prof Hansungule, a warm and wise human being, a true son of the African soil, for the substantial part he played in establishing the centre as a leading African human rights institution,” said Prof Frans Viljoen, former Director of...

Raffle Winner Drives Away with UP’s Beloved 1967 VW Beetle

Posted on October 02, 2024

It’s official! We’ve handed over our beloved '67 VW Beetle to its new owner, Ms. June Petersen! After thousands of raffle tickets sold, we're thrilled to see this iconic car go to such a wonderful home. Congratulations, June! Here’s to many happy and safe kilometers ahead!

UP Mammal Research Institute plays key role in launch of global network to protect endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

Posted on October 01, 2024

Exciting news from the University of Pretoria’s Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit! We're proud to announce our leadership in the newly formed Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Conservation Network (HuDoNet). Coordinated by Dr. Shanan Atkins, this global initiative unites 77 scientists...

UP EXPERT: International Day of Older Persons - UP experts call for extra care for older prison inmates

Posted on October 01, 2024

As we observe the International Day of Older Persons, it's important to reflect on a group that is often overlooked—older prison inmates. Dr Karen Booyens and Prof Stephan Geyer from the University of Pretoria discuss the growing population of elderly prisoners and the unique challenges...

Professor Francis Petersen officially joins UP!

Posted on October 01, 2024

We are delighted to welcome Professor Francis Petersen as our new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.