Posted on August 01, 2022
“It was a chance to experience the world and broaden my knowledge beyond that of an academic environment,” said UP student Yuvana Jaichand who was part of a group including other students and staff and alumni who were part of the exchange programme.
Posted on August 01, 2022
In his August monthly message, UP VC Prof Tawana Kupe highlights the University’s upcoming launch of its Language Learning Centre and the celebration of August as a “women’s empowerment and equality month” as UP hosts its Women in Science event.
Posted on August 01, 2022
The University of Pretoria (UP) kicks-off its Women's Month campaign with the newly appointed Chancellor Sisi Khampepe, a woman of intellect and integrity who has been hailed for her trailblazing career.
Posted on August 01, 2022
On Sunday, 31 July, Tatjana Schoenmaker and Kaylene Corbett won gold and bronze medals in the women’s 200m-breaststroke final at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, achieving a historic victory for South African swimming. They are the first two female swimmers to medal in the same...
Posted on July 31, 2022
The football legend Cristiano Ronaldo once said, "If you don't believe you are the best, you will never achieve all that you are capable of." The 18-year-old Tuks swimmer, Pieter Coetzé, took these words took to heart. It is paid dividends. Last night in Birmingham, he became a Commonwealth...
Posted on July 28, 2022
Onkgopotse Seabi is a UP MSc student with @SANBI_FBIP who is doing her bit to reduce the devastation wrought by fruit fly infestations in SA. Read about how her work can contribute to helping maintain affordable fruit and vegetable prices.
Posted on July 28, 2022
Children from local ECD centres in Pretoria were treated to a LEGO games treat and practical food and nutrition tips as part of a "fun skills development" outreach event to celebrate the birthday of icon Nelson Mandela.
Posted on July 28, 2022
“Ultimately, it should not matter which school or area they come from, all learners should be given quality education and an equal opportunity to nurture their strengths,” says UP BCom Investment Management graduate Ndavi Nokeri.
Posted on July 27, 2022
“The data on economic globalisation paint an interesting picture. They show that, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, a deceleration in the intensity of globalisation is evident.” – UP Professor of Economics Elsabe Loots.
Posted on July 26, 2022
“Our focus is on bringing different disciplines and stakeholders together to have the conversations that allow solutions to complex problems to be co-created.” – Dr Neeraj Mistry, Deputy Director at UP’s Future Africa Institute and Campus.
Posted on July 26, 2022
Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the impact and outcomes of the Africa Union (AU) as it celebrates it 20 year anniversary this month.
Posted on July 25, 2022
The University of Pretoria and the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Institute hosted a two-day executive education programme in digital transformation for public sector officials at UP’s Future Africa Institute campus on 21 to 22 July.
Posted on July 25, 2022
Giving Day was the first time all students were back on campus after nearly two years, following the lockdown brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted on July 25, 2022
We have a busy schedule ahead of us that kicks off today (25 July 2022) with the culmination of the Giving Day campaign and commencement of the Student Representative Council election season.
Posted on July 22, 2022
UP Academic Professor Evans Chirwa has won the NSTF-Water Research Commission Award at this year’s ‘Science Oscars’. Congratulations Professor Chirwa!
Posted on July 20, 2022
UP academics are playing a lead role in the reintroduction of wild cheetahs into India as part of efforts to ensure the global survival of the species. It will be the first intercontinental species reintroduction of its kind.
Posted on July 20, 2022
Until we know more about the risks, we should try to limit our exposure to microplastics found in products and in the environment, and the toxic chemicals associated with them. This is according to Professor Halina Röllin of UP’s School of Health Systems and Public Health, who was part of...
Posted on July 20, 2022
Until we know more about the risks, we should try to limit our exposure to microplastics found in products and in the environment, and the toxic chemicals associated with them. This is according to Professor Halina Röllin of UP’s School of Health Systems and Public Health, who was part of...
Posted on July 19, 2022
UP’s Faculty of Theology and Religion has launched a book titled ‘Old Ways of Being to New Ways of Seeing’, which reflects on discrimination issues in society and on university campuses.
Posted on July 18, 2022
Tiara Joseph is one of 18 students from 20 South African universities to win this prestigious bursary, part of the legacy of Abe Bailey (1864-1940), who was a Rand mining magnate and a provincial cricketer.
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