Rooted in Africa, leading the future

Posted on December 02, 2024

UP has excelled in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024. “This underscores UP’s role in Africa and demonstrates its commitment to addressing the continent’s challenges through impactful research, innovation and inclusivity,” said VC and...

AI is here to stay: why higher education must embrace artificial intelligence

Posted on November 21, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms society, many universities have responded by banning its use outright, choosing prohibition over adaptation. Rather than capitalising on AI's immense potential, these institutions have opted to restrict the use of AI out of fear of misuse. Yet,...

UP gets ‘hAPPy’: Check out the new UP Mobile App

Posted on August 16, 2024

Dear UP community, We are pleased to announce that we have applied significant updates to our University of Pretoria UP Mobile App, with the updated version scheduled for release today, 16 August 2024.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Youth Skills for Tomorrow: Bridging Global Needs with Local Realities

Posted on July 15, 2024

The future of work is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and economic shifts. Dr. Sean Kruger highlights the critical need for today's youth to develop skills like creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy.

‘If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no’

Posted on July 12, 2024

UP law lecturer Dr Chijioke Okorie has received about R1 million in funding from Meta and the Mozilla Foundation for the research she’s doing at her Data Science Law Lab. She chats more about this windfall and what drives her work.

UP researchers shine at SA’s ‘Science Oscars’

Posted on July 12, 2024

Congratulations to the three UP researchers who triumphed at last night’s NSTF-South32 Awards, which celebrate excellence in science, engineering, technology and innovation.