UP EXPERT OPINION: G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists

Posted on May 12, 2025

The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. But is it? Professor Daniel Bradlow and Professor Robert Wade reflect on reform opportunities for the G20 under South Africa's presidency in the Conversation Africa article.

UP scientists home in on gene that could play pivotal role in diet-induced obesity

Posted on May 12, 2025

Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) may have identified the gene that is responsible for diet-related obesity. By exploring the role of the novel gene Slc7a8, they have made a potential breakthrough in current knowledge about the cellular mechanisms that drive fat accumulation. This...

University of Pretoria confers honorary doctorate on science leader and visionary Dr Khotso Mokhele

Posted on May 09, 2025

PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded one of South Africa’s most distinguished science leaders, Dr Khotso Mokhele, an honorary doctorate in recognition of his extraordinary intellectual and leadership contributions to science, higher education and innovation in South...

UP confers Chancellor’s Medal on veteran journalist Neels Jackson

Posted on May 09, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded veteran journalist Cornelius Johannes (Neels) Jackson (64) the Chancellor’s Medal in recognition of his lifelong commitment to telling the evolving story of church and faith in South Africa.

UP partners with Standard Bank to launch Innovation Challenge 2025

Posted on May 09, 2025

Standard Bank of South Africa has partnered with the University of Pretoria (UP) through its leading high-tech business incubator, TuksNovation, to launch the Standard Bank-TuksNovation Innovation Challenge 2025.

‘Youth led into a life of crime can be led out of it’ – UP master’s grad explores the benefits of pastoral care

Posted on May 09, 2025

Thabang Motale from Soweto will be graduating from UP with a master’s degree in Practical Theology

UP runners take on Two Oceans Marathon in aid of ‘missing-middle’ students

Posted on May 09, 2025

Mavundla and Frost completed the 56km ultramarathon with times of 05:11:08 and 05:30:08 respectively

Shipping container farms - How UP is revolutionising mushroom growing in SA

Posted on May 08, 2025

Research by UP is helping South African producers find new ways to grow white button mushrooms sustainably

UP confers honorary doctorate on SA’s first woman professor of theology

Posted on May 08, 2025

UP recently conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Christina Landman

UP EXPERT OPINION: What the World Needs to Know About Malawi’s 2025 Elections

Posted on May 07, 2025

As Malawi prepares for its 2025 general elections, concerns over misgovernance, corruption, and economic hardship dominate public discourse. In this op-ed, Tendai Mbanje outlines the key political, legal, and institutional issues shaping the electoral landscape, drawing on insights from citizens...

UP’s Prof Patricia Forbes named Editor-in-Chief of international journal ‘ACS Earth and Space Chemistry’

Posted on May 07, 2025

Professor Patricia Forbes of UP' s Department of Chemistry has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the ACS Earth and Space Chemistry journal.

UP EXPERT OPINION: The poor people’s Pope

Posted on May 06, 2025

In his Business Day article, Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the legacy of the late Pope Francis, who provided hope and succour to the destitute, downtrodden and desperate.

One signature, one life: OP-PGSA's stem cell donor drive sparks hope

Posted on May 06, 2025

At the end of March 2025, the Onderstepoort PGSA (Postgraduate Student Association) of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science brought new hope with the launch of a stem cell donor drive.

Former Auditor-General Terence Nombembe receives honorary doctorate from UP

Posted on May 05, 2025

PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) is set to confer an honorary Doctorate in Commerce on Terence Nombembe, a chartered accountant and leader in the public and private sector who served as Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) from 2006 to 2013. He was also the first black South...

Eau de Sapiens

Posted on May 05, 2025

Imagine if we could drastically improve the control of malaria

A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa - economic model shows how

Posted on May 05, 2025

An economic modelling exercise conducted by a team of economists in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria and others demonstrated that a basic income grant targeting all individuals aged between 18 and 59 could significantly reduce poverty and inequality in...

World Tuna Day: UP marine expert calls for protection of the ocean’s blue giants

Posted on May 02, 2025

Every year on 2 May, World Tuna Day draws attention to one of the ocean’s most ecologically and economically vital fish species.

UP helps almost half of autumn graduates to achieve their academic dreams

Posted on May 01, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP) is celebrating the graduation of 12 950 students this autumn, and nearly half of them – about 6 270 (48.4%) – made it to the finish line with the help of financial support from UP.

UP EXPERT OPINION: ‘It’s not vets alone who are saving rhinos’ – UP wildlife vet on the collective effort to counter poaching

Posted on May 01, 2025

There are five rhino species in the world, two of which occur in Africa.

UP’s Prof Lise Korsten receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

Posted on April 30, 2025

Prof Lise Korsten Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University