Depression among men: Hidden and misunderstood

Posted on April 10, 2017

Men do become depressed. This is a seemingly obvious statement. What is less well known to men, health care professionals and the public however, is that many more men are depressed than we realise.

New Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies appointed in Faculty of NAS

Posted on April 07, 2017

The University of Pretoria (UP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Edward Webb as Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS), with effect from 1 April 2017.

Master's student in Food Science wins Brian Koeppen Memorial Scholarship

Posted on April 04, 2017

Itumeleng Magabane, a second-year MScAgric student in Food Science and Technology at the University of Pretoria was recently awarded the Brian Koeppen Memorial scholarship of the South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST).

Five NAS researchers elected as AAS Fellows

Posted on April 03, 2017

Five researchers from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences have been elected as Fellows of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS).

Opening up the world of autism

Posted on April 03, 2017

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated annually on 2 April and aims to raise awareness about people with autism throughout the world. Ms Ilse de Bruin, a PhD student at UP, shares some interesting facts about the condition.

UP tackles rabies in rural areas

Posted on March 31, 2017

Dr Francis Kolo, of the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases at UP, conducted a study on the dog population of Hluvukani Village to determine the prevalence of rabies in the area and the causes of mortality in the population.

IFAD Rural Development Report presented at event co-hosted by UP

Posted on March 22, 2017

A global report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was presented by IFAD President, Kanayo F Nwanze at an event that was co-hosted by the University of Pretoria (UP) earlier in March 2017.

Conference provides impetus for faculty's wildlife drive

Posted on March 22, 2017

The recent wildlife conference, jointly presented by the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) Wildlife Group was an early highlight on the Faculty's calendar for 2017 and brought together a wide range of expertise in...