Posted on May 02, 2019
Music legend and songwriter Ms Irene Mawela is the latest recipient of an honorary Doctorate in Music from the University of Pretoria (UP) at UP’s autumn graduation ceremonies.
Posted on May 02, 2019
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Student Counselling Unit has entered into a partnership with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). This partnership will allow students to be recruited, selected, trained, and upskilled to be able to refer their fellow students onto other...
Posted on May 02, 2019
At the University of Pretoria, students have opportunities to learn on site and online as research shows that this hybrid approach increases student success. Our students have access to computer literacy training, free Wi-Fi and thousands of computers in laboratories to engage with online study...
Posted on May 02, 2019
The Department of Production Animal Studies in the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science recently invited emerging small-scale feedlot farmers from the surrounding communities to participate in its annual Feedlot Challenge, which will run until 24 May.
Posted on May 01, 2019
It’s Workers Day. What should ordinarily be a working day, is a day off. It is a day to honour those who keep bread on the table, who sacrifice much to hold the body and soul of households together. It is an occasion to salute those who wake up in the dark of the early morning to travel...
Posted on April 30, 2019
Ms Micaela Sinclair-Black, an MSc (Agric) student in Animal Science at the University of Pretoria, recently received the Koos van der Merwe Award at the Animal Feed Manufacturers’ Association (AFMA) symposium.
Posted on April 30, 2019
The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently honoured the academic achievements of law scholars from the 2018 academic year at an annual event that recognises BCom Law, BA Law, LLB and master’s students for their outstanding accomplishments.
Posted on April 30, 2019
In November 2018, UNESCO’s Director General, Audrey Azoulay, announced that the International Jazz Day Global Host City for 2020 will be Cape Town, South Africa, marking the first time the now established celebration is hosted by an African city. As the 2020 Global Host City, Cape Town will...
Posted on April 29, 2019
For many people, the idea of flies buzzing about isn’t very appealing, as they’re typically associated with dirt and disease. But before you swat the next fly you see, know that out of the thousands of flies that are known, only a few are harmful – the rest play positive roles...
Posted on April 29, 2019
In 2018 the bottom rung of the Global Innovation Index rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization prominently featured countries from the Global South. This bottom rung was further dominated by African nations, with the rankings suggesting that the innovation leaders for...
Posted on April 29, 2019
“I love learning about the world around me and how science can shape and change it,” says first-year student Rahil Samlal, who is studying towards a BSc Microbiology degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP). Rahil is also the winner...
Posted on April 27, 2019
As South Africa celebrates 25 years of democracy this Freedom Day, this landmark moment also occasions – perhaps demands – that we reflect upon the very notion of freedom itself. On 27 April, many will rightly celebrate the strides made over a quarter-century toward creating the most...
Posted on April 26, 2019
The University of Pretoria plays an important role nationally and makes a significant contribution to South Africa’s international standing. The University Council governs the University in terms of the Higher Education Act of 1997 (as amended) and the Statute of the University of Pretoria....
Posted on April 26, 2019
During the week of 24 to 30 April 2019, Africans will be celebrating Vaccination Week. The theme of this initiative, which aims to create awareness of vaccines that can protect children and women in particular from specific preventable diseases, is ‘Vaccines work, do your part’.
Posted on April 26, 2019
The Protection of Foreign Investment in Africa – a first-of-its-kind short course in foreign investment law on the continent – could help investors make the most of increasingly attractive opportunities in Africa.
Posted on April 26, 2019
The JuniorTukkie (JT) office at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted the Grade 11 Top Achievers’ function, which was attended by more than 1000 guests and included JT members, the top 10 academic achievers from selected schools, Life Orientation teachers and parents.
Posted on April 26, 2019
A media launch was held recently for the 16th World Congress of Music Therapy, which will be hosted for the first time in Africa, at the University of Pretoria (UP) from 7 to 11 July 2020. The congress will be hosted in partnership with the World Federation of Music Therapy, the South African...
Posted on April 25, 2019
Ms Elmien Coetser, an MSc Agric (Horticulture) candidate at the University of Pretoria (UP), has been chosen by the member delegates at the recent International Plant Propagator's Society (IPPS) Southern Africa Region’s Annual Conference to go to Australia on the Australia/Southern Africa...
Posted on April 25, 2019
From insect-repelling socks to potential new drugs from local plants, the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC) is turning up the heat on the deadly disease this World Malaria Day.
Posted on April 24, 2019
Two graduates from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science recently shared with Primarashni Gower why veterinary practice is in their blood.
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