#UPYouthMonth: ‘The future we envision for ourselves and the nation is in our hands’ – Semane Mokgohlwa, 2020/21 Chairperson of TEDxUniversityofPretoria

Posted on June 19, 2021

Youth Month “is a reminder that we need to be at the forefront of the change we want to see, even if it means engaging in conversations that may be daunting to us,” says Semane Mokgohlwa.

‘We need to disrupt stereotypes that hinder the notion that knowledge knows no borders’ – UP VC during international webinar on US-Africa education partnerships

Posted on June 18, 2021

“UP has a passion for partnerships with US universities.” – UP VC Prof Tawana Kupe during a webinar hosted by Center for Strategic and International Studies and Howard University’s Center for African Studies.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Myths of the diversity dilemma in the hiring practices of business schools

Posted on June 17, 2021

Business schools should proactively design practices that support marginalised faculty members, write UP’s Prof Jenny Hoobler and Alexis Smith Washington of Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business in Stillwater.

#UPYouthMonth: 18-year-old UP student Tshepiso Malema instils hope in young people from impoverished communities

Posted on June 17, 2021

18-year-old UP student from Ivory Park, Tshepiso Malema, aims to instil hope in young people from less fortunate communities through his organisation, Tshepiso Malema Speaks.

LeadUP: UP alumni and scholars discuss how youth, business and government can turn tide on youth employment

Posted on June 16, 2021

“We need to instil the mindset that youth can create jobs & employ people.” – Nokuthula Nyamweda of the UN Development Programme who was part of the LeadUP discussion.

#UPYouthMonth: Message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Posted on June 16, 2021

"Just as youth took a stand for a better future in 1976, so too does our collective future lie in the hands of young people." says Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe.

#UPYouthMonth: Walk4Access highlights financial challenges faced by students during 650-kilometre walk from Pretoria to Durban

Posted on June 15, 2021

Walk4Access is a student-led initiative that aims to raise awareness and funds to address the financial exclusion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

#UPYouthMonth: Why does 16 June still matter in our democracy? UP student explores the enduring relevance of the uprising

Posted on June 15, 2021

16 June 1976 should serve as a stark reminder of the power and agency of young people when they face a colossal threat to their future, such as South Africa is once again teetering on, writes UP postgraduate student Edwin Smith.

More drought, dust storms and heavy rains expected to spread disease

Posted on June 15, 2021

Climate change in South Africa has major health risks associated with it, such as new vector-borne diseases emerging from heavy rainfall, malnutrition from poor food security caused by drought, and respiratory diseases caused by dust storms and air pollution.

Gabi Ngcobo appointed Curatorial Director of Javett-UP Art Centre

Posted on June 14, 2021

Gabi Ngcobo was recently included in @artnews's list of the 25 top curators shaping the art world today.

UP’s Prof Cheikh Mbow on the practicalities of sustainability research and innovation in Africa

Posted on June 14, 2021

“Common wisdom considers innovation from the angle of technology and new ways of dealing with emerging challenges. To us innovation is also about bringing back neglected knowledge,” writes UP’s Prof Cheikh Mbow.

UP expert on what you need to know about food-borne risks

Posted on June 14, 2021

Every year, an estimated 600 million people (almost one in 10 globally) fall ill after eating contaminated food and about 420 000 die, explains Professor Elna Buys.

#UPYouthMonth: ‘You’re never too young to contribute towards positive change’ – Chairperson of UP leadership programme on making a difference

Posted on June 12, 2021

“This month is a reminder that you're never too young to be at the forefront of a social movement that contributes towards positive change,” says Anele Cebo, Chairperson of TULIP.

#UPYouthMonth: Young people should not only have a seat at the table, they should also be part of the conversation – UP master’s student and former SRC president David Kabwa

Posted on June 11, 2021

Former UP SRC president and current master’s student David Kabwa talks about the African Youth for Transitional Justice programme he is part of and why young people deserve a seat at the table.

UP’s Engineering 4.0’s ‘smart avos’ key to determining impact of transportation conditions on agricultural products

Posted on June 11, 2021

Scientists at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Engineering 4.0 research facility are tracking the journey of 3-D-printed avocados on a ship from South Africa to the Netherlands. These avocados have microsensors and are part of a research project to determine damage to fresh produce that is...

UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences helps the COVID-19 vaccination cause

Posted on June 10, 2021

The facility is currently administering vaccinations to healthcare workers registered on the Health Professions Council of South Africa and citizens over the age of 60.

EXPERT OPINION: Are we ready to jab the economy with vaccination tourism?

Posted on June 10, 2021

With the slow roll-out of vaccines to the broader South African population, is it justified to start offering vaccinations to foreigners that have the means to travel and make a holiday of it? UP’s Professor Elizabeth du Preez weighs in.

‘Everyone who is in a position to help should do so if they can,’ says UP engineering graduate on a mission to make a positive change through community projects

Posted on June 09, 2021

UP engineering graduate Gerdus van der Laarse headed up UP’s Engineers Without Borders in 2020 and was involved with Moja Gabedi project. He shares what he learnt and his insights on Youth Month.

Bees find it easier to drink warmer nectar

Posted on June 09, 2021

Warmer weather makes feeding time much easier, and more effective, for honeybees, according to Professor Sue Nicolson of the University of Pretoria (UP) and colleagues from various Chinese universities, who made this discovery after analysing several high-speed videos. The results were published...

Enterprises UP research team develops a business plan to assist in the development of an animal identification and traceability system for SA

Posted on June 08, 2021

The Enterprises UP plan supports the goal for a national animal traceability system with the capacity to enhance our ability to protect animal health, support the swift containment of serious animal diseases and address food safety issues.