Posted on December 06, 2024
UP and the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have received a grant from the USA’s National Institutes of Health to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health, and Equity in a...
Posted on December 05, 2024
A children’s book based on the film documentary ‘Vroedvrou’ by Professor Siona O’Connell was launched in Kuboes in the Northern Cape on 9 November 2024. This is one of the first Nama children's books published in South Africa.
Posted on December 05, 2024
Dr Romina Henriques, a passionate marine biologist and senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria (UP), has been awarded a C2 rating for her research by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
Posted on December 05, 2024
A third-year student at UP is over the moon after being credited with a provisional asteroid detection that has been catalogued in the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center database.
Posted on December 04, 2024
The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House with an almost lily-white team of cabinet appointees follows a clear victory that represents one of the greatest political comebacks in history.
Posted on December 03, 2024
Final-year students from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Consumer and Food Sciences recently showcased their ability to transform rescued food ingredients into high-quality retail and restaurant products during the second UP-Cycled Food Experience #waste2wonder.
Posted on December 02, 2024
The Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA) and the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration (DESA), at the University of Pretoria (UP), achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, securing an impressive...
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...
Posted on December 01, 2024
In South Africa, we face a critical crossroads in the fight for health rights, particularly in the realm of sexual and reproductive health. The theme “My Health, My Right” emphasizes the fundamental right to protect one’s health and make informed decisions. This message is...
Posted on November 30, 2024
Technology-facilitated violence refers to the use of digital tools – such as the internet, social media and mobile apps – to perpetrate harm, control or exploit individuals, especially women. As more women in Africa and across the globe gain access to smartphones and digital...
Posted on November 29, 2024
Dr Carel Oosthuizen, a senior lecturer in UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology, and Zoology master’s student Rüchelle Moolman offer practical tips to help people interact with animals and insects in a respectful, safe way this holiday season.
Posted on November 29, 2024
Prof Jan Harm van der Walt, who is hailed for his clear explanations of calculus on YouTube, chats about his foray into mathematics, his many responsibilities within the scientific community and his recently awarded NRF C1 rating.
Posted on November 29, 2024
“Like athletes, musicians undergo rigorous training, but the health infrastructure supporting them is underdeveloped,” says UP’s Prof Clorinda Panebianco. Her research in music psychology is paving the way for change.
Posted on November 29, 2024
UP industrial and systems engineering researcher Prof Marné de Vries reflects on her academic journey, which recently culminated in her receiving a C rating from the NRF.
Posted on November 28, 2024
Five-month-old, 125kg orphaned white rhino calf from The Rhino Orphanage in Limpopo has successfully undergone life-saving surgery at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science. The calf had been exhibiting signs of colic for two days and was urgently referred for...
Posted on November 28, 2024
"I have achieved all but one of the goals I have set for myself. It is the first time that Tuks has won the USSA Indoor and Beach Volleyball Tournaments in the same year. I got to captain South Africa to win the gold at the CUCSA Games. Leo Williams and I won bronze at the Continental Cup in...
Posted on November 27, 2024
Fashion brands are entering the metaverse to provide highly personalised digital experiences. As retail therapy takes on a whole new look, is this the end of bricks-and-mortar malls?
Posted on November 26, 2024
Being responsible for entrepreneurship development initiatives across all 26 public universities in South Africa is no easy task. However, University of Pretoria (UP) alumnus Dr Edwell Gumbo, Director of Entrepreneurship at Universities South Africa (USAf), says his UP academic journey has been...
Posted on November 25, 2024
The University of Pretoria Museums (UP Museums) recently hosted a group of visitors for a tour of the institution's most prestigious art exhibitions, as part of the University's celebration of South Africa's first 30 years of democracy and UP’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage....
Posted on November 24, 2024
From 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day), the world observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign.
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