Sci-Enza at UP takes science to schools and makes STEM subjects fun for all

Posted on March 16, 2023

SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE! UP’s Sci-Enza science centre recently visited 19 primary schools across Tshwane to introduce young learners to the wonders of science – in particular, coding and robotics.

Making a meaningful impact and fun meet at UP’s RAG of Hope Day as students showcase their talents

Posted on March 01, 2023

UP RAG recently hosted the UP RAG of Hope Day at Hillcrest Campus. The fun-filled event was aimed at raising funds and collecting donations which will go towards helping those in need.

UP Pre-University Academy and Hong Kong Polytechnic University teach drone coding to Mamelodi learners

Posted on February 08, 2023

UP's PUA has been collaborating with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) to teach learners from Mamelodi how to code drones. While 40 HKPU students presented virtual classes, a team of UP students volunteered to help the learners apply their new knowledge practically.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Socially engaged universities are the model of the future

Posted on January 31, 2023

Increasingly, institutions are graduating growing numbers of skilled professional leaders who are also citizen scientists, citizen engineers and citizen humanists.

UP’s EBIT launches computer lab as part of Adopt-A-School project aimed at giving back to the community

Posted on December 09, 2022

UP's Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology has launched a new computer laboratory at the Edward Phatudi Commemorative School in Atteridgeville as part of its Adopt-A-School project.

University Social Responsibility Month photo competition winners announced

Posted on November 30, 2022

The University of Pretoria congratulates the winners of the 2022 University Social Responsibility (USR) Month photographic competition. October is commemorated annually as USR Month, under the leadership of the global University Social Responsibility Network.

Storytelling project helps Mamelodi high school learners share sensitive stories

Posted on November 22, 2022

A group of UP students is working with community groups in Mamelodi to pilot a storytelling project aimed at helping secondary school learners share sensitive stories with their teachers using a mix of storytelling mediums and “storytelling boxes”.

Mamelodi Campus provides preschool teachers with training on sensory gardens

Posted on November 17, 2022

A pilot project to empower preschool teachers to grow small-scale sensory gardens at their creches was recently launched at UP’s Mamelodi Campus. Sensory gardens include features, surfaces, objects, and plants that stimulate our senses through touch, sight, scent, taste, and hearing.