Posted on August 20, 2008
The proverbial dust is shaken from Shakespeare with a new approach to Macbeth, directed by Estelle Zeeman at the UP Drama Department. This production is a modern version of the classical text where for example the atmosphere of a cocktail bar/club is crea
Posted on August 19, 2008
The University of Pretoria learned with disquiet that it was no longer ranked in the top 500 Universities in the ranking by The Institute of Higher Education of the Shanghai Jaio Tong University although it has been ranked since this ranking was establish
Posted on August 18, 2008
The University of Pretoria triumphed as the winner of both the gold and silver awards at the 8th annual Sasol Techno X, which took place in Sasolburg from 11-15 August 2008.
Posted on August 13, 2008
Good news for a bad problem! Ringing in the ears, otherwise known as tinnitus, is a common and often debilitating problem for many people. A newly established unit offers help.
Posted on August 12, 2008
Two of the University of Pretoria researchers were prize recipients at the esteemed DST South African Women in Science Awards 2008. Prof Brenda Wingfield and Dr Wanda Markotter excelled at the prize giving ceremony held on 8 August 2008 at the Hilton Hote
Posted on August 11, 2008
Tuks Microbrewery (operated by the Department of Chemical Engineering) garnered a hat-trick at the inaugural inter-varsity brewing competition on the 9th of August 2008; also winning the overall competition.
Posted on August 06, 2008
After five years of finishing second and third on the podium, Melton Rasimphi finally got gold at this year's South African Long Distance Duathlon Championships. This achievement made him the first black person to win the gruesome competition.
Posted on August 01, 2008
A special tapestry, commissioned from the Kaross tapestry initiative to commemorate the centenary of the University, was unveiled in the Merensky library on July 30.
Posted on July 28, 2008
Climate change is not an academic fallacy, but a real concern which is affecting the masses, especially the poorest of the poor who depend on agriculture for survival. That's the message from Prof Rashid Hassan, Director of the University's Centre for Env
Posted on July 22, 2008
The University of Pretoria's Drama department is proud to present the 8th annual Kr
Posted on July 18, 2008
The second concert of the Ibero-American Music Festival takes place at the University on Saturday 19 July 2008 at 19:00 in the Musaion.
Posted on July 18, 2008
Intenational behavioural ecologist and sociobiologist Prof Raghavendra Gadagkar of the Centre for Ecological Studies at the Indian Institute of Science in Bagalore, India, presented a Centenary lecture at the University on 15 July 2008.
Posted on July 17, 2008
Prof Johan Schoeman, lecturer and associate professor in the Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies of the Faculty of Veterinary Science has been elected as the chairman of the Examination Board of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medi
Posted on July 14, 2008
Matthew Brittian and James Thompson are the main contenders for a Medal at the World U23 Rowing Championships which take place in Brandenburg, Germany from 17th to 21 July 2008.
Posted on July 14, 2008
LJ van Zyl sent a warning out to his major rivals when he ran a season's best in both the Golden Gala, Golden League 400mh race in Rome and then again 2 days later in Athens at the Tsiklitria 2008.
Posted on July 10, 2008
Providing that the University of Pretoria and the hpc combination is a successful breeding ground for pro soccer players is Gordon "Gillie" Gilbert.
Posted on July 10, 2008
The World Junior Athletics Championships started in Poland and two South Africans are in the finals already.
Posted on July 09, 2008
Prof Raghavendra Gadagkar of the Centre for Ecological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science will present a public lecture on his work at the University on Tuesday 15 July 2008.
Posted on July 02, 2008
Live snakes, compost worms and puppet shows are just a few of the captivating enchantments planned to "edutain" learners during the July school holidays. Science-is-Fun is the name of the interactive programme hosted for primary school learners (Grades 1
Posted on July 01, 2008
Conference on new developments in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
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