World Tuna Day: UP marine expert calls for protection of the ocean’s blue giants

Posted on May 02, 2025

Every year on 2 May, World Tuna Day draws attention to one of the ocean’s most ecologically and economically vital fish species.

UP helps almost half of autumn graduates to achieve their academic dreams

Posted on May 01, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is celebrating the graduation of 12 950 students this autumn, and nearly half of them – about 6 270 (48.4%) – made it to the finish line with the help of financial support from UP.

UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘It’s not vets alone who are saving rhinos’ – UP wildlife vet on the collective effort to counter poaching

Posted on May 01, 2025

There are five rhino species in the world, two of which occur in Africa.

UP’s Prof Lise Korsten receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

Posted on April 30, 2025

Prof Lise Korsten Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

Workers of UP, I see you and I appreciate you!

Posted on April 30, 2025

Happy International Workers’ Day on 1 May 2025!

Vice-Chancellor’s Message: Make Today Matter – Make Freedom Day Matter

Posted on April 27, 2025

As South Africa marks Freedom Day on 27 April 2025, the University of Pretoria calls on all members of our community – both locally and around the world – to Make Today Matter by reflecting on the profound sacrifices made by those who stood against the injustices of apartheid. We...

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: A South African perspective

Posted on April 25, 2025

Observed annually on 24 April, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace represents a global commitment to the principles of international cooperation

UP EXPERT OPINION: From promise to peril: Reimagining the end of malaria amid a funding crisis

Posted on April 25, 2025

World Malaria Day is commemorated every year on 25 April