The thread of storytelling

Posted on June 13, 2017

Novelist, short story writer and playwright Siphiwo Mahala's professional journey would not have happened had it not been for his love of reading, he said at the 'Meet your writers' event that was recently held on the Hatfield Campus of the University of Pretoria.

Renowned art collector from China visits UP

Posted on June 12, 2017

The Department of UP Arts recently welcomed Mr Ma Weidu, a renowned art collector from China. Mr Ma visited the University of Pretoria Museums on 5 June 2017 while on a brief tour to South Africa to create awareness against rhino poaching.

Michigan State University visits Department of African Languages

Posted on June 01, 2017

From 22 May to 14 June 2017, the Department of African Languages is host to a group of students from Michigan State University (MSU), accompanied by Dr Joy Coates, Director of African American and African Studies at MSU.

Message from the VC on Africa Day 2017

Posted on May 25, 2017

Africa Day is a time for celebrating our diverse heritage and reconnecting with our continent. I’m very proud of our OVUWA Choir, who were invited to perform at today’s Africa Day concert at the Union Buildings.

Storytelling employed as a tool to challenge stereotypes

Posted on May 24, 2017

The Department of English, in collaboration with the Department of Library Services, at the University of Pretoria continues to engage actively with what is happening on the literary scene in South Africa by inviting local poets and writers to their frequent Meet Your Writers events.

UP Museums mark International Museum Day

Posted on May 17, 2017

Join the UP Museums and the world in celebrating International Museum Day! The museums are open free of charge, Monday to Friday from 08:00–16:00.

Prof Wepener on shortlist for UJ prize

Posted on May 15, 2017

Prof Cas Wepener, Head of the Department of Practical Theology in UP's Faculty of Theology, was on the shortlist for the UJ Prize for best creative text in Afrikaans for his book Syferfontein, published by Protea Boekhuis.

The Mimi Coertse Collection featured on DSTv Channel 147

Posted on April 07, 2017

The Special Collections, which form part of the South African Music Collection and are housed in the University of Pretoria's Merensky 2 Library, were recently highlighted as part of the television series 'n Halfuur met Hanlie on DSTv Channel 147.