UP Head of Student Wellness becomes first South African to be inducted into Parthenon Society

Posted on August 13, 2024

Bes Liebenberg, Head of Student Wellness at UP, has been honoured as the first South African and first woman outside the US to join the Parthenon Society of ACUHO-I. This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to campus housing and student support.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Making science work in an inequitable society

Posted on August 13, 2024

In her insightful op-ed, Dr Clarietta Chagwiza highlights the crucial role of science in addressing pervasive inequalities that hinder progress in developing economies. From gender and income disparities to unequal access to technology and education, these challenges prevent us from achieving the...

NAS Women: “Our transformative capacity inspires me”

Posted on August 13, 2024

Women’s Month: Focus on PhD candidate Rimbilana Shingange

UP and Mastercard Foundation launch Phase 2 of Scholars Programme and welcome 2024 cohort

Posted on August 12, 2024

The University of Pretoria and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme recently hosted a launch event for the 2024 cohort of scholars, heralding the second phase of this pioneering partnership.

Partnership on AI Appoints Six New Members to Board of Directors

Posted on August 12, 2024

Nonprofit Welcomes Leaders from ACLU, Brown University, Capital One, Ford Foundation, Microsoft, and University of Pretoria.

UP hosts first AACSB conference in Africa to empower future leaders

Posted on August 12, 2024

The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) co-hosted the first Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Conference on African soil, on 25 and 26 July 2024 under the theme "Empowering Future...

Celebrating the amazing, unique YOU

Posted on August 09, 2024

Celebrating #WomenOfUP: "On this Women’s Day, make a commitment to always pursue the UP tenets of excellence, perseverance, respect, creativity, kindness, growth, innovation and appreciation of diversity. Make a difference; Make Today Matter," says UP Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal,...

UP gender and diversity expert appointed SIOPSA President

Posted on August 09, 2024

UP's Prof Nasima Carrim, newly appointed President of SIOPSA says persistence has been the winning recipe behind her career successes. "I believe in the adage: ‘It's better to have tried and failed than not have tried at all.’ When I fail, I go to plan B and try again," she says.