Food thinker and grower Dario de Angeli’s bewitching new eatery

Posted on June 06, 2024

For his menu at his new restaurant in Rosebank, chef Dario de Angeli uses some plants form UP's Future Africa garden.

UP EXPERT OPINION: The end of the ANC’s single-party rule

Posted on June 04, 2024

South Africa’s election has produced a stunning result, with the ruling African National Congress losing its majority for the first time since 1994, when Nelson Mandela led the party to its first post-apartheid victory. The ANC will now have to form a coalition government – and may...

UP experts contribute to discovery of new ‘superpowers’ in mole rats, which could inform human health interventions

Posted on June 04, 2024

University of Pretoria (UP) scientists have contributed to discovering how the naked mole rat is able to withstand heart attacks and fend off bowel cancer, two of the most fatal human ailments in the developed world. Their findings were published recently in two Nature Communications papers.

UP commemorates World Intellectual Property Day

Posted on June 03, 2024

UP recently joined the global celebration of World Intellectual Property Day by hosting an event that focused on how intellectual property rights play a critical role in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Celebrating Sporting Excellence at UP

Posted on June 03, 2024

At the University of Pretoria, sporting excellence isn't just a goal; it's ingrained in our DNA, and it shines through in every victory, on every field, track and court.

Prof Francis Petersen Appointed as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria

Posted on June 03, 2024

The University of Pretoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francis Petersen as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.

Introducing Professor Kevin Thomas: Faculty of Humanities' New Dean

Posted on June 03, 2024

Professor Kevin Thomas, previously at University of Cape Town, assumed the role of Dean of Humanities at University of Pretoria on May 30, 2024. Praised for his contributions in psychology, he aims to foster innovation and excellence, promoting a sense of belonging within the faculty for faculty...

‘The NRF rating offers confirmation of your standing as a researcher in SA’ – UP accounting prof on C1 rating

Posted on May 31, 2024

Being in the accounting space and teaching the next generation of professional accountants is what Professor Stephen Coetzee of the Department of Accounting at the University of Pretoria (UP) is passionate about. He was recently rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as a C1 researcher.