Symposium explores exploitation value of wealth of indigenous plants

The South African Development Corporation (SADEC) countries are exploring opportunities to extract considerable economic wealth through the beneficial exploitation of its myriad of indigenous plants at a Greengold Symposium in Pretoria from 14 to 16 Septe

Gender Equality and Economic Development in Africa

The Ron Brown Institute in partnership with the Institute for Women

International stem cell awareness day focuses on its importance to humanity

Scientists throughout the world will celebrate the second annual International Stem Cell Awareness Day on Wednesday September 23, reaching out to leaders and the public at large to champion the stem cell cause and its importance to humanity.

2010 UP Access Card Upgrade

Please note that a few of the new 2010 access cards issued during the last two weeks, have been issued with incorrect personal details. Students that have received access cards with erroneously printed last names are requested to use these cards until 25

ASSAf-DST-NRF Young Scientists' Conference, 12-13 October 2010

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the National Research Foundation (NRF) will host an ASSAf-DST-NRF South African Young Scientists? Conference on 12-13 October 2010 at

Notification regarding UP private bag

The University of Pretoria currently only has a physical address for postal deliveries.

''One Day Without Shoes''drive

Students of Tukssswa ? Tuks Student Social Work Association - are participating in a global drive to collect unwanted and new shoes for children without shoes.

Varsity Cup Final on April 11: Tuks vs UCT

Dear Colleague You are probably aware by now that our Tuks 1 Rugby Team beat the University of Johannesburg in the semi-final of the Varsity Cup last Monday. Of course, we are very pleased and proud of this achievement! This has (for the first time) w