University of Pretoria veterinary specialist performs what is believed to be SA’s first neuroprosthesis on a horse

Posted on May 28, 2021

The surgery, which will enable the filly to return to racing in three months’ time, is one of several breakthroughs by UP veterinary specialists in recent months.

‘The end is always rewarding,’ says UP graduate ‘Mr Deadline’ after completing two degrees in one year

Posted on May 27, 2021

Dr Perekeme Mutu’s journey has led him from working odd jobs as a security guard and at a carwash to a PhD.

UP hosts inaugural African Genius Awards honouring Biko, Dangote and Achebe

Posted on May 27, 2021

Anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, billionaire business magnate Aliko Mohammed Dangote, and “father of African literature” Chinua Achebe won the inaugural African Genius Awards, proudly hosted by UP.

Africa has highest global death rate among critically ill COVID-19 patients – UP experts part of landmark study

Posted on May 27, 2021

Mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19 is higher in African countries than reported from studies done in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. This is according to the findings of a study that was conducted by a team of African researchers, including experts from the...

UP awards nine top-performing graduates for undergraduate excellence

Posted on May 26, 2021

Nine top-performing UP graduates have been awarded the Vice‐Chancellor and Principal's medal for their consistently excellent performance through their undergraduate studies.

UP’s Prof Wanda Markotter joins world One Health panel of experts to prevent future pandemics

Posted on May 25, 2021

UP's Prof Wanda Markotter is one of 26 global experts chosen to provide science-based advice to the One Health High-Level Expert Panel, a UN initiative.

‘The future of the world hinges on the future of Africa’ – Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tawana Kupe speaks out on Africa Day

Posted on May 25, 2021

"The future of the world hinges on the future of Africa." – Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tawana Kupe makes a bold statement in his annual Africa Day address.

UP Community Oriented Primary Care and Rotary E-Club D9400 launch Maternal and Child Health project

Posted on May 25, 2021

The Rotary E-Club of Southern Africa D9400, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside, has partnered with UP's Community Oriented Primary Care unit in a community project in Melusi informal settlement.

University of Pretoria hosts International Dead Sea Scrolls Conference

Posted on May 24, 2021

The Department of Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures in the Faculty of Theology and Religion recently hosted an international virtual Qumran conference.

FUTURE AFRICA: Learning from science to harness development interventions

Posted on May 21, 2021

UP’s Future Africa institute works to generate sustainability science that offers a better understanding of the complex realities encountered in social, ecological, economic, and humanitarian interventions in Africa.

Knowledge is key for public representatives, says ANC MP after graduating with a Bachelor of Public Administration from UP

Posted on May 21, 2021

“I would definitely recommend UP because of the high-quality standard of learning and the professionalism.” – Claudia Ndaba, ANC MP.

University of Pretoria receives a sponsorship for students and a donation of educational equipment from Control Techniques

Posted on May 21, 2021

Congratulations to Tshepo Freddy Masike and Thembelihle Mnguni, two students in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at UP’s EBIT faculty, who have received a bursary from Control Techniques.

UP hosts Africa’s first Nobel Prize Dialogue

Posted on May 20, 2021

UP recently hosted Africa’s first Nobel Prize Dialogue, which featured, among others, five Nobel Prize laureates.

University of Pretoria partners with the African Genius Awards

Posted on May 20, 2021

The University of Pretoria is proud to announce its partnership with the African Genius Awards, which honour exceptional Africans that espouse the values needed to take Africa forward.

UP History graduates land prestigious doctoral scholarships

Posted on May 19, 2021

The Department of Historical and Heritage Studies would like to extend its congratulations to two recent Master’s students, Nicole Sithole and Reatile Moncho, who have secured scholarships to undertake their doctoral studies.

Prof Joel Modiri appointed as Head of UP Law’s Department of Jurisprudence

Posted on May 19, 2021

UP congratulates the Faculty of Law’s Professor Joel Modiri on his appointment as Head of the Department Jurisprudence from 1 June 2021. UP and the Faculty wish Joel Modiri well in the role.

UP’s Dr Vukosi Marivate part of team that wins inaugural Wikimedia Foundation Research Award

Posted on May 18, 2021

Masakhane Natural Language Processing research project led by UP’s Dr Marivate was a joint winner of the inaugural Wikimedia Foundation Research Award for work which will reshape digital usability of African languages.

The future of work – new approaches for new times

Posted on May 17, 2021

“In a context where the world of work is changing, we need to ensure that our students and graduates are appropriately skilled and prepared for the future of work,” says UP Vice-Chancellor Prof Tawana Kupe ahead of the UP-hosted Nobel Prize Dialogue.

Notice to UP staff regarding the vaccination process for staff and students included as part of Phase 1b of the National Vaccine Rollout

Posted on May 17, 2021

Here's a guide on how UP staff and students eligible for Phase 1b of the National Vaccine Rollout can access the vaccine, and the documentation they will need.

UP launches qualification verification service and E-certificates

Posted on May 17, 2021

UP's Department of Enrolment and Student Administration is making use of E-Certificates, which is a secure digital certificate system.