Posted on May 12, 2025
Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) may have identified the gene that is responsible for diet-related obesity. By exploring the role of the novel gene Slc7a8, they have made a potential breakthrough in current knowledge about the cellular mechanisms that drive fat accumulation. This...
Posted on May 09, 2025
PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded one of South Africa’s most distinguished science leaders, Dr Khotso Mokhele, an honorary doctorate in recognition of his extraordinary intellectual and leadership contributions to science, higher education and innovation in South...
Posted on May 09, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded veteran journalist Cornelius Johannes (Neels) Jackson (64) the Chancellor’s Medal in recognition of his lifelong commitment to telling the evolving story of church and faith in South Africa.
Posted on May 09, 2025
Standard Bank of South Africa has partnered with the University of Pretoria (UP) through its leading high-tech business incubator, TuksNovation, to launch the Standard Bank-TuksNovation Innovation Challenge 2025.
Posted on May 09, 2025
Thabang Motale from Soweto will be graduating from UP with a master’s degree in Practical Theology
Posted on May 09, 2025
Mavundla and Frost completed the 56km ultramarathon with times of 05:11:08 and 05:30:08 respectively
Posted on May 08, 2025
Research by UP is helping South African producers find new ways to grow white button mushrooms sustainably
Posted on May 08, 2025
UP recently conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Christina Landman
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