Posted on December 06, 2021
A scientist from the University of Pretoria (UP) has found that commercial, off-the-shelf hand sanitisers used by the public in Gauteng and Tshwane do not contain the recommended alcohol content, and are mostly incorrectly labelled according to local and international standards.
Posted on December 03, 2021
It’s been a year of graft and gruelling circumstances, and many of us have felt the impact of 2021 on our physical and mental well-being. Be sure to make full use of the upcoming summer holidays for rest and rejuvenation – here’s how.
Posted on December 01, 2021
Professor Theresa Rossouw of UP’s Department of Immunology writes on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected HIV and TB treatment – and why the pandemic might in time become known as a catalyst for positive change.
Posted on December 01, 2021
“An organisation like ISFAP is important, but it alone cannot fund students. We need substantial economic growth to bridge those gaps,” said UP Vice-Chancellor Prof Tawana Kupe.
Posted on December 01, 2021
Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe highlights key days for December, including the importance of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. He urges everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to continue to adhere to basic safety practices. He also says happy holidays to all!
Posted on November 30, 2021
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Mamelodi Campus is providing high school learners with career guidance sessions. Currently, learners learn about study methods, how to love mathematics, public speaking skills and leadership skills, as well as information on where to study and find bursaries.
Posted on November 29, 2021
“The impact of art on a scientific topic is creating new opportunities to make research more accessible.” – Prof Tiaan de Jager of the UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control.
Posted on November 29, 2021
The Southern African Prostate Cancer Study, of which UP’s Prof Riana Bornman is clinical leader, uses a ‘grassroots to cloud’ approach to track the cause of prostate cancer in Southern African black men.
Posted on November 26, 2021
UP’s Prof Marietjie Venter has been selected to chair the international scientific advisory team appointed by the WHO to probe the origins of novel pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Posted on November 25, 2021
As we start the #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence, UP Criminology lecturer Reema Nunlall writes on the long road ahead to eliminating GBV.
Posted on November 24, 2021
UP’s Dr Selma Karuaihe is one of 296 global scientist who are asking the WTO to ban harmful subsidies to the fisheries sector in the promotion of sustainable utilisation of the fisheries resources and protection of the ecosystem.
Posted on November 23, 2021
The University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) was awarded EQUIS accreditation after undergoing a rigorous assessment process earlier this year.
Posted on November 22, 2021
The Pretoria Institute for Architecture recently presented UP with its Presidential Award, which is awarded for excellence in the built environment and is an acknowledgement of excellence in the field of architecture.
Posted on November 19, 2021
“Dr Sam Motsuenyane has dedicated his life to empowering individuals and communities.” – VC Prof Tawana Kupe during the fourth annual Dr Sam Motsuenyane Lecture, which was hosted at UP.
Posted on November 18, 2021
‘Looking through the prism: Narratives of queer dignity in South Africa’ provides some insight into the evolution of queer dignity in South Africa and the impact of the current LGBTIQ+ rights protection framework.
Posted on November 17, 2021
“AI is being harnessed to support the University strategy.” – UP Registrar Prof Caroline Nicholson during the UP-hosted International Symposium on Robotics & Artificial Intelligence in Libraries & the Education Sector.
Posted on November 17, 2021
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) incoming 2022 Student Representative Council (SRC) was recently inaugurated during an event that was held at UP’s Future Africa Institute.
Posted on November 16, 2021
Clarivate has recognised UP researchers Profs Rangan Gupta and Mike Wingfield as Highly Cited Researchers 2021, as demonstrated by the production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1%.
Posted on November 15, 2021
Prof Zander Myburg of UP’s Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute is part of an international team that will embark on a large-scale genome sequencing of 2 000 eucalyptus trees.
Posted on November 14, 2021
While in some cases there are genetic factors for diabetes, many of us are living sedentary lives and, very often, eat badly. UP’s Professor Paul Rheeder and Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie lay out the facts and give advice on SA’s other epidemic.
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