'Great Expectations' exhibition at Javett-UP reflects hopes for SA ahead of 2024 elections

Posted on December 11, 2023

Javett-UP proudly presents “Great Expectations”, a new exhibition that considers the expectations for a free and equal South Africa ahead of the 2024 general elections. The exhibition is on view until February 2024.

Tuks FM scoops national and international radio awards

Posted on December 06, 2023

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) campus radio station, Tuks FM, has emerged as a titan in the realm of radio excellence, clinching seven South African Radio Awards and three awards in the International Students Broadcasting Championship.

UP visual art education students impress at third-year exam exhibition

Posted on November 09, 2023

UP Visual Art Education students recently impressed with their artworks at the third-year Art Education Exam Exhibition.

Global heritage and cultures celebrated at UP International Students’ Day

Posted on October 20, 2023

The University of Pretoria has 4 360 international students from 133 nationalities across all study programmes of study – making it a true experience of the world in one sitting, said UP Head of International Cooperation, Setsipane Mokoduwe.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Giants of Global Africa give lie to black stereotypes

Posted on September 01, 2023

Professor Adekeye Adebajo unpacks his recently published Global Africa: Profiles in Courage, Creativity and Cruelty, which contains 100 essays written over the last three post-apartheid decades.

Javett-UP hosts discussion on ‘Another Roadmap Africa Cluster’ exhibition

Posted on August 24, 2023

The Javett-UP Art Centre's ‘Another Roadmap Africa Cluster’ exhibition is critically informed and grounded in historical analysis, particularly with respect to Africa’s colonial heritage. The exhibition will run until 14 March 2024.

UP’s ESI Press launches free book on history of De Aar

Posted on June 23, 2023

Dr Giorgio Miescher’s ‘De Aar: Lines of Architecture in the Making of a South African Town (1902–1977)’ unpacks the history of the town once known as the second most important railway junction in South Africa.

UP unveils a historic treasure trove of indigenous manuscripts describing various South African histories, traditions and cultures

Posted on June 15, 2023

“It is impossible to overstate the significance of this collection. Recorded South African history is overwhelmingly white and colonialist, and this collection goes some way to correct this imbalance,” said Nikki Haw, of UP’s Department of Library Services.