Introducing Our New Digital Transformation Website and Idea Management System

Posted on March 26, 2025

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of our new Digital Transformation Hub website, a dedicated resource to keep you informed on the university’s strategic initiatives and advancements in technology and innovation. This platform will serve as a hub for updates, resources,...

Introducing the UP Ethical Governance of Digital Technology Guideline

Posted on February 27, 2025

As part of the University of Pretoria’s commitment to innovation and transformation, we are excited to announce the approved Ethical Governance of Digital Technology Guideline. This guideline is a cornerstone of our Digital Transformation Strategy and reflects our shared responsibility to...

Bridging the digital divide: Youth empowerment through AI training at UP Mamelodi Campus

Posted on February 12, 2025

UP's Mamelodi Campus hosted students from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to teach local high school learners how to use AI to create solutions to real-world problems.

UP celebrates 117 years of innovation and impact

Posted on February 10, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is commemorating 117 years of shaping minds and transforming lives. From its humble beginnings in 1908 to its current status as one of Africa’s leading institutions, UP’s journey embodies the spirit of progress and dedication to knowledge creation.

World Economic Forum announces new Centre for Industry and Technology based at University of Pretoria

Posted on January 24, 2025

The World Economic Forum is set to launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa, which will be hosted at the University of Pretoria (UP).

UP’s Prof Vukosi Marivate marks six years as ABSA Chair of Data Science

Posted on December 18, 2024

Prof Vukosi Marivate is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria.

Being human in the age of AI: Rethinking 21st-century skills

Posted on December 11, 2024

Machdel Matthee, a professor in the Department of Informatics in the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, delivered her inaugural address on 28 November 2024. The title of her presentation was “Being human in the age of...

Bracing for impact and navigating future business disruption

Posted on December 09, 2024

“Disruptions are inevitable. The question isn’t if they’ll happen but how we’ll respond when they do.” This guiding philosophy sums up Professor Marius Pretorius’ approach to business strategy in distress.