Posted on April 10, 2024
Prof Hettie C Schönfeldt, a professor in the Department of Animal Science in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently appointed to the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the Committee on World...
Posted on April 10, 2024
The Department of Library Services celebrated a significant addition to its collection yesterday with the acquisition of 24 new Portuguese-language books, made possible through generous funding from the Brazilian Embassy.
Posted on April 09, 2024
UP and the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa recently signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to foster collaboration, understanding and shared goals in the realm of theological education and religious practice.
Posted on April 09, 2024
The UP and Zhejiang University in China recently signed a memorandum of understanding, solidifying their commitment to collaborative efforts in engineering research and academic pursuits.
Posted on April 08, 2024
The University of Pretoria mourns the passing of Professor Duard Kleyn, former Dean of the Faculty of Law, from 1998 to 2006.
Posted on April 08, 2024
Nine new trapdoor spider species have been discovered in the Great Karoo by researchers at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Zoology and Entomology, and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).
Posted on April 05, 2024
According to newly appointed Musicology Professor Clorinda Panebianco , musicality is not a talent limited to a few, but an innate quality present in everyone.
Posted on April 05, 2024
“This appointment is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of how to make the right to development a reality for people around the world and to promote this new understanding to policymakers in UN member states,” said UP’s Prof Daniel Bradlow about his appointment as...
Posted on April 05, 2024
A delegation from the German Ministry of Education and Research and the German Embassy in Pretoria recently paid a visit to UP to bolster existing research collaborations with German academic institutions, focusing on sustainable development in developing countries through enhanced global...
Posted on April 05, 2024
Professor Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem, the Head of UP’s Department of Philosophy, discusses her recent appointment as Chair of UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology.
Posted on April 05, 2024
UP’s Future Africa Institute recently played host to a group of young people who were part of a training programme that seeks to address skills inequalities and poverty in rural communities.
Posted on April 05, 2024
Prof Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies in UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences, writes about the importance and value of postgraduate studies in Africa, and the pivotal role of higher education institutions in nurturing the next generation of leaders and...
Posted on April 05, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) has once again achieved a 100% pass rate in the January 2024 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Test of Competence (ITC). UP candidates dominated the top five, placing four UP candidates in the top five of the ITC results nationally.
Posted on April 04, 2024
UP experts examine Human Rights Day from a range of unique viewpoints within the University.
Posted on April 04, 2024
As South Africa observed Human Rights Day recently, a group of in-training tourist guides from the UP Campus Tours visited the Centre for Human Rights as an important stop as part of their campus tour itinerary and learned more about its history and functions.
Posted on April 01, 2024
UP and CSIR hosted a virtual media briefing on combating disinformation during elections. UP’s Prof Vukosi Marivate & the CSIR’s Dr Zubeida Dawood shared insights on tackling this issue, which poses a threat to social cohesion & trust.
Posted on March 28, 2024
UP and the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) are joining forces to achieve student success. The partnership aims to improve financial aid to tackle obstacles that students face in academia.
Posted on March 27, 2024
Prof Dlamini and Team SAMBAI have secured a $25M grant to address global cancer disparities through the SAMBAI project. This interdisciplinary effort will examine diverse factors influencing cancer outcomes among African populations.
Posted on March 26, 2024
Last month, fashion designer and University of Pretoria (UP) alumna Judy Sanderson became a recipient of the 2024 Global Brand Prize, courtesy of France’s Maison Mode Méditerranée Endowment Fund.
Posted on March 26, 2024
New study finds that adult female southern right whales visiting Cape Town are 25% lighter than 30 years ago, and are giving birth less often.
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