The transformative power of sports: Building community and enhancing health through dedicated coaching

Posted on July 31, 2024

Sports build community and enhance health through dedicated coaching. Former Olympian LJ van Zyl from UP highlights the impact of trained coaches. Programmes like UP's Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences foster unity and promote healthier lifestyles.

Safer anti-poaching efforts in sights as UP and international partners conduct pivotal research on injury prevention in game rangers

Posted on July 31, 2024

Nearly 9 in 10 rangers in Africa say their lives are in danger on the job. As we commemorate World Ranger Day on 31 July, UP is proud to be working with international researchers and the Game Rangers Association of Africa to help keep our anti-poaching heroes safer through better injury prevention.

UP EXPERT OPINION: International Friendship Day: Friendships are a necessity and a catalyst for healthy adolescent development

Posted on July 30, 2024

Prof Eugene Lee Davids, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, highlights that friendships are essential for emotional health, decision-making, and overall well-being during this crucial phase.

Smith wins SA’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games

Posted on July 30, 2024

Tatjana Smith proved at the Paris Olympic Games with her victory in the 100m-breaststroke that cometh the hour cometh the Woman. The Tuks swimmer's heroics led South Africa to win their first Olympic gold medal.

UP EXPERT OPINION: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: UP Human Rights Specialist Weighs in on the Scale of the Scourge

Posted on July 30, 2024

On 30 July, the world commemorates World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Alarmingly, children constitute one-third of victims of sexual exploitation, forced labour, servitude, forced marriage and early marriage, which are major forms of human trafficking.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Poor South African households can’t afford nutritious food – what can be done

Posted on July 29, 2024

Professor Adrino Mazenda, a food security expert at UP, stated in an article in The Conversation Africa that most poor South African households do not get adequate nutrients from the food they eat .

UP student awarded coveted Abe Bailey Travel Bursary

Posted on July 26, 2024

BURSARY NEWS: “The Abe Bailey Travel Bursary not only enables me to meet with individuals who are like-minded but I will also be thoroughly challenged on my goals and opinions” – UP student Nina du Preez on being awarded the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary.

‘We’re confident that UP-Tuks athletes will shine on the world stage’ – UP VC ahead of Paris Olympics

Posted on July 25, 2024

“We stand behind our athletes and coaches, and are confident that they will make us proud,” says UP Interim VC Prof Themba Mosia, as more than 20 UP athletes and coaches gear up for the Paris Olympics.