Posted on January 22, 2024
University database Study Abroad Aide has placed the University of Pretoria (UP) in seventh position in South Africa and in the top 8% globally among universities that provide international students with high-quality education within their budget. This recognition highlights UP’s commitment...
Posted on January 19, 2024
"If your results were below expectations, consider this a challenge you can overcome – an opportunity to grow as a person and to show resilience in rapidly changing and uncertain times. "
Posted on January 18, 2024
Professor Marius van Oordt of the African Tax Institute writes that there are conflicting views between health and economic experts on how taxes should be set for nicotine products. He states that setting risk-based tax rates can balance these contrasting views.
Posted on January 03, 2024
This article lists all the most important information you need to bear in mind when it comes to kicking off your new academic year in a way that sets you up for even greater academic achievements in 2024.
Posted on December 20, 2023
In collaboration with the HWSETA, UP hosted a dynamic roundtable on transformation in the veterinary sector, exploring initiatives that are driving change in demographics, curricula and mental health within the profession.
Posted on December 14, 2023
Watching for species-on-the-move at home, at work or on holiday is a way to empower a public filled with feelings of hopelessness toward productive climate action, says marine biologist at UP Dr Romina Henriques.
Posted on December 13, 2023
UP’s Humanities Faculty and the Emerging Scholars Initiative Press team on their win at the International Gourmand Awards 2023 for their cookbook ‘HumanEATies’
Posted on December 13, 2023
Dr Heide Hackmann gets honoured with a Science Diplomacy Award for her dedicated efforts to advancing science diplomacy and fostering international science, technology, and innovation (STI) collaboration.
Posted on December 12, 2023
The team at UP’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital is celebrating the first known successful intraosseous transcutaneous amputation prosthesis (ITAP) surgery in South Africa.
Posted on December 12, 2023
We know the start of such a big new chapter can be intimidating, but we have plenty of information available to help you make sense of campus life, and get to know the people, departments and offices you can call upon for help.
Posted on December 12, 2023
"At the University of Pretoria, we are dedicated to empowering our students for academic and personal excellence,” says Acting Vice-Principal for Student Life Professor Flavia Senkubuge
Posted on December 12, 2023
Although listeriosis cases and outbreaks are generally still rare in Africa, Dr Thulani Sibanda, a food scientist at UP, says we must be better prepared because bacterial foodborne diseases have the highest fatality rates.
Posted on December 11, 2023
Nearly 300 health heroes from UP's Faculty of Health Sciences embark on their medical journey. The recent Declaration Ceremony witnessed heartfelt pledges and words of wisdom from Professor Tiaan de Jager.
Posted on December 11, 2023
Television actress and University of Pretoria (UP) graduate Pearl Monama couldn’t be happier with her choice of career.
Posted on December 11, 2023
University of Pretoria (UP) student Curtleigh Alaart’s drafted policy suggestions, which sought to address the challenges that many young people face globally, saw him shining bright during the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit hosted in India earlier this year.
Posted on December 11, 2023
Javett-UP proudly presents “Great Expectations”, a new exhibition that considers the expectations for a free and equal South Africa ahead of the 2024 general elections. The exhibition is on view until February 2024.
Posted on December 11, 2023
A R1.5m research partnership between UP’s Department of Actuarial Science and FirstRand Bank will promote the delivery of high-quality postgraduate students addressing the bank’s critical skill shortages.
Posted on December 08, 2023
UP’s growing international reputation has led to strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance research quality and drive transformative impact for sustainable futures in South Africa, Africa and worldwide.
Posted on December 08, 2023
As the University of Pretoria (UP) enters the festive season, a sense of pride and accomplishment filled the air as 64 students graduated with BCom (Hons) degrees, specialising in Internal Auditing
Posted on December 08, 2023
“UP is deeply rooted in its commitment towards achieving the SDGs and this improved global position reflects this dedication," said UP Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Themba Mosia.
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