University of Pretoria researcher and curator sheds new light on Mapungubwe in a book published by UK’s top academic publisher

Posted on July 04, 2022

Dr Sian Tiley-Nel, curator of UP’s Mapungubwe Collection and head of its Mapungubwe Archive, scooped a deal with UK’s top academic publisher, BAR, with her groundbreaking book, ‘Past Imperfect’, about UP and Mapungubwe.

UP Humanities alumnus honoured by St Alban’s College

Posted on June 28, 2022

The University of Pretoria recently joined St Alban’s College in paying tribute to an ex-teacher of the school and alumnus of the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies as well as the Department of English.

International Jazz Day – A call for global peace and unity

Posted on April 29, 2022

"It seems fitting that the Freedom Day celebrations in SA will be followed by International Jazz Day celebrations,” writes Giné Gebhardt of UP’s Faculty of Humanities as she highlights some of the events being held to mark the day.

'Yakhal’ Inkomo' exhibition to open at Javett-UP as part of Bongi Dhlomo collection

Posted on March 25, 2022

On 26 March, the Javett Art Centre at UP will be opening the much- anticipated 'Yakhal’ Inkomo' exhibition, the first curatorial iteration from the Bongi Dhlomo collection.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Sidney Poitier was Hollywood’s first black superstar

Posted on January 25, 2022

“Even by the illusory standards of the fabled ‘American dream’, Sidney Poitier’s success was an improbable fairy tale,” writes Prof Adekeye Adebajo who has joined UP as a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship.

Celebrating Dolly Rathebe, South Africa’s original black woman superstar

Posted on December 17, 2021

Dolly Rathebe’s bold occupation of public spaces and her proudly African, slick city diva image made her the darling of movie and music lovers all over Africa, writes UP Artist in Residency Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang.

UP arts student and malaria institute collaborate on a project to impart health-focused messages

Posted on November 29, 2021

“The impact of art on a scientific topic is creating new opportunities to make research more accessible.” – Prof Tiaan de Jager of the UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control.

UP hosts book launch for award-winning South African writer Prof Zakes Mda

Posted on November 11, 2021

South African writer Zakes Mda recently discussed his latest books with UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tawana Kupe at a UP-hosted book launch dialogue.