Posted on November 29, 2023
UP consumer and food sciences students recently impressed industry stakeholders with an exhibition exam that tackled the issue of food insecurity by transforming food that would be considered as waste into high-quality culinary products.
Posted on November 29, 2023
Scientists at the University of Pretoria (UP) are leading a study of natural hydrogen gas discovered under the Earth’s surface in Mpumalanga – a source of renewable energy that could contribute to the national energy budget and help address the energy shortage in South Africa.
Posted on November 28, 2023
UP’s Dr Phanankosi Moyo and Dr Carolyn Chisadza have been awarded a fellowship by the University of Oxford which gives exceptional African researchers the chance to work on a project of their choice.
Posted on November 28, 2023
Malaria, a potentially life-threatening disease, is prevalent in many parts of the world.
Posted on November 28, 2023
Professor Daniel Bradlow examines the foreign debt crisis in Zambia in his latest article for the Conversation Africa.
Posted on November 27, 2023
The right to water, recognised as derived from the right to an adequate standard of living, is severely compromised in occupied Palestine.
Posted on November 24, 2023
“Prof Tladi, we’d like to commit our support to you as you take on the pursuit of global peace and justice,” said UP Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Themba Mosia at a farewell ceremony for Professor Dire Tladi.
Posted on November 24, 2023
Gender-based violence is alarmingly prevalent in South Africa, with disproportionately high rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and various forms of abuse affecting women and children.
Posted on November 23, 2023
Professors Mike Wingfield and Rangan Gupta are among a group of only 10 South African academics on on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2023.
Posted on November 23, 2023
The Mental Health Museum at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, unveiled in a partnership including UP and the Gauteng Department of Health, stands not only as a testament to the past but also as a guiding beacon illuminating the path forward.
Posted on November 23, 2023
This edition explores the theme of ‘Just Transitions’ which is generally characterised by ideas of sustainability and the greening of the economy, and supported by the ideas of resistance, rethinking and restructuring society for a better and more equitable future. As one of the most...
Posted on November 22, 2023
“Over the past 10 years, deaths due to diabetes more than doubled – we need urgent action to address the diabetes crisis in SA,” said Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie of UP’s Diabetes Research Centre during the 2023 Diabetes Summit co-hosted by UP.
Posted on November 22, 2023
Prof Jacek Banasiak and Prof Jaco Greeff of UP’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences have been inaugurated into the Royal Society of South Africa, in what is yet another reflection of the high quality of academic staff at UP.
Posted on November 21, 2023
“A man who believes that to influence social change, one must invest in the individual mind.” Words of admiration spoken by Professor Frans Viljoen as a tribute to Professor Charles Ngwena.
Posted on November 21, 2023
According to Professor Elda du Toit, you can make Black Friday a fulfilling experience that supports your long-term objectives by organising ahead of time, researching offers, and placing a high priority on your financial health.
Posted on November 21, 2023
Several UP researchers have been awarded the Google General Research Support Grant. “We anticipate with great excitement the contributions that our researchers will make to technology and sustainability,” says research grants manager Ninette Kotzee.
Posted on November 20, 2023
UP and the City of Tshwane are set to collaborate on the co-creation of policies that foster pragmatic and innovative solutions to complex real-world issues facing the City, such as unemployment, crime and a lack of housing.
Posted on November 20, 2023
Prof Brenda Wingfield, an A-rated scientist at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently awarded the Royal Society of South Africa'S (RSSA) prestigious John FW Herschel Medal.
Posted on November 17, 2023
Malaria, one of the most pervasive diseases in human history, has plagued humanity for centuries.
Posted on November 16, 2023
“By taking charge of what you can control, you can approach exams with confidence, resilience and the certainty that you are capable of achieving your goals and mastering your exams and your academic life,” writes UP’s Dr Hestie Byles.
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