Posted on March 08, 2024
International Women's Day champions inclusion, empowering women globally. Women in academia advocate for change, combatting gender-based violence.
Posted on March 07, 2024
A new documentary by two University of Pretoria (UP) professors captures the diminishing expertise of traditional midwives amid the global shift towards Western medical practices.
Posted on March 05, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) was recently presented with an award from the global student-success programme Achieving the Dream (ATD), a “non-profit leader in championing evidence-based institutional improvement”. UP was honoured for being part of ATD's efforts to enhance...
Posted on March 05, 2024
Dr Sansia Blackmore, a senior lecturer in the African Tax Institute writes that tax morality is a double-edged sword because the revenue handed over by weary taxpayers has not been used to build a transformed, inclusive, and just society. It has been diverted towards elite interests instead of...
Posted on March 04, 2024
The effects of climate change mean that we now need to find ways to secure food and other resources for future generations. Engineers have a critical role to play in collaborating with other stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
Posted on March 04, 2024
The Mastercard Foundation pledges seven-year commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders who demonstrate excellence in their field of study.
Posted on March 03, 2024
The University of Pretoria's WHO Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss is leading transformative efforts to address global hearing loss. Unmet ear and hearing care needs affect over 80% of the world’s population and cost nearly US$1 trillion annually as a...
Posted on March 01, 2024
About 250 young entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs from across the continent took part in an intensive training programme on the AfCFTA.
Posted on February 29, 2024
A decision has been made to resume contact classes at the Hatfield Campus on Monday, 4 March 2024.
Posted on February 28, 2024
A network of world-class scientists across Africa has entered the global drug discovery arena
Posted on February 27, 2024
The University of Pretoria's (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) has recently revealed the largest CT scanner ever used in veterinary practice in South Africa.
Posted on February 27, 2024
The University of Pretoria has successfully obtained a court interdict today against striking workers, affirming its commitment to the safety and security of the university community.
Posted on February 23, 2024
“Our second-place standing in South Africa is not just a number,” says Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Themba Mosia,” on UP’s ranking success in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings. “It symbolises our commitment to fostering an...
Posted on February 23, 2024
Prof Nontembeko Bila of UP’s Department of Social Work and Criminology details how ubuntu holds profound wisdom that can offer an alternative approach to the global mental health crisis.
Posted on February 23, 2024
Registrations for the next intake of UP Online programmes are now open!
Posted on February 23, 2024
UP’s Pre-University Academy in association with Hong Kong Polytechnic University recently hosted a workshop on artificial intelligence for learners in the Mamelodi community.
Posted on February 23, 2024
This year, UP’s Senate Conference focused on curricular community engagement and fostering societal transformation through education.
Posted on February 23, 2024
Do you know what to do when there is an emergency on campus?
Posted on February 23, 2024
This award recognises those who have made exemplary contributions to modernising the chemistry curriculum
Posted on February 23, 2024
"I am pleased that both universities have further solidified their commitment to collaboration," said Prof. Sunil Maharaj.
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