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  • Dutch theologian honoured

    A theology expert from the Netherlands, Prof Gerben Heitink, received an honorary degree (Doctor Divinitatis - Honoris Causa) from the University of Pretoria on Friday, April 18.

  • Oral history of Mapungubwe uncovered

    A team of researchers from the University of Pretoria has returned from a one-week field visit to Mapungubwe in Limpopo where it recorded oral histories, traditions or narratives that relate to Mapungubwe.

  • Constitutional Court judge received honorary doctorate

    Constitutional Court Judge, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, was awarded a doctorate in law at the University of Pretoria on Tuesday, April 22. Justice Mokgoro's LLD (Honoris Causa) degree formed part of the Autumn Graduation Ceremonies that started on April 9.

  • Environmental research giant celebrates 10 years of excellence

    The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria celebrated its tenth year of existence with a colloquium (seminar) and gala dinner on 14 May 2008.

  • The Department of Visual Arts showcases alumni as part of UP's centenary celebrations

    As part of the centenary celebrations of the University of Pretoria (UP) the Department of Visual Arts is staging two exhibitions that showcase the work of alumni and staff who have made their mark on the local and international design and fine arts lands

  • Power outages during the June exams

    The Senate Committee of the University of Pretoria has approved a policy proposal regarding power outages during the June examination period. The aim of this proposal is to counter and minimise the impact of possible power outages during the examination p

  • Director of Library service to lead provincial consortium

    Robert Moropa, UP Director of Library Services, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Gauteng and Environs Library Consortium (GAELIC

  • UP students protest against xenophobic attacks

    A demonstration against xenophobia took place on the University of Pretoria's Hatfield campus on Friday, May 23. The march, organised by students of the University, was organised to show the students' solidarity of the victims of the violence against fore

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