UP graduate’s research reveals the power of social media in promoting green behaviours.

Posted on September 04, 2024

A major driver of the climate crisis is the global culture of consumerism and the consequent increase in household waste. It is this issue that sparked the research conducted by recent Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing Management graduate and UP lecturer Dr Euodia Botha

#UPGraduation: ‘Earning a degree can boost confidence and credibility,’ says UP LLM graduate

Posted on September 03, 2024

New UP master’s degree graduate Seipati Lepele’s research could help build greater stability in South Africa’s banking system.

Creating a legacy of sustainable infrastructure

Posted on September 03, 2024

South Africa's built environment professionals gathered at the University of Pretoria for the annual #BIMHarambeeAfrica conference, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology in collaboration with BIMcommUNITY.Africa.

More than 2000 students set to receive qualifications at UP Spring Graduation

Posted on September 02, 2024

UP’s Spring Graduation ceremonies are under way! It will be conferring degrees, diplomas and certificates on over 2000 students this week, with more than 26% receiving donor-funded support.

Women in Science Symposium hears how successful women scientists can help close science’s gender gap

Posted on August 30, 2024

Young people say a key factor in encouraging more girls to take up studies and careers in scientific fields is support from successful women academics. This was a key message from the three youngest speakers at the UP’s 6th Women in Science Symposium.

‘Start small, start now and start where you are’ – UP M&G 200 Young South Africans honouree

Posted on August 30, 2024

These are the wise words of UP alumna Luyanda Mthethwa, who helps organisations minimise their environmental impact and their ability to adapt to climate change. She chats about her interest in sustainable practices, offers advice to aspiring change-makers and shares what making the Mail &...

UP EXPERT OPINION: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances: Lessons from Zimbabwe

Posted on August 30, 2024

“By keeping the memory of the disappeared alive, society can challenge the culture of silence and impunity that allows these crimes to continue,” writes Wilmore Tendai Chisiiwa, LLD (PhD) candidate at UP, about the importance of observing the International Day of the Victims of...

UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘Cultural tourism could contribute to socio-economic development in SA’ – UP professor

Posted on August 30, 2024

“Cultural tourism holds immense potential to alleviate poverty, and ensure inclusive growth and socio-economic development in South Africa,” writes Prof Anneli Douglas of UP’s Department of Marketing Management ahead of Tourism Month.