Posted on August 03, 2013
A young researcher from the SARChI Chair for Carbon Materials in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria was invited to attend the 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting from 30 June to 5 July 2013, in Lindau (Germany). He was one
Posted on August 02, 2013
The increased intake of BVSc (University degree in Veterinary Science) students in the Faculty of Veterinary Science provides some challenges on the Onderstepoort campus. Therefore the Faculty has embarked on a new building project to accommodate the larg
Posted on August 02, 2013
Bailey Snyman, Lecturer in Physical Theatre, and Movement and Choreographic Studies in the Drama Department, was recently invited to perform in Dada Masiolo
Posted on August 01, 2013
Casper Jan Hendrik Schutte, an Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Chemistry and associated with the Institute for Advanced Studies passed away on 29 July 2013. Prof Schutte was born in Steytlerville on 30 October 1934. He obtained the degree
Posted on July 31, 2013
Prof Berendien Lubbe, Head of the Tourism Management Division, recently presented a paper at the International Travel and Tourism Research Association's annual conference in Kansas City, USA. Based on the University of Pretoria's Memorandum of Understa
Posted on July 26, 2013
Dr Felicit
Posted on July 26, 2013
Prof Michelo Hansungule, Professor of human rights law at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria has been tasked to head an Election Observer Mission to Zimbabwe during the end of July. The Mission will be dispatched by the Southern Africa De
Posted on July 26, 2013
The University of Pretoria formally launched the South African Research Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Tax Policy and Governance. In February 2013 the National Research Foundation (NRF) approved the appointment of Prof Ri
Posted on July 25, 2013
Prof Stella Nkomo, Deputy Dean Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Prof Jenny Hoobler, Associate Professor of Management in the Department of Managerial Studies, College of Business Administration, at t
Posted on July 24, 2013
Prof Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Pretoria and the Executive Mayor of City of Tshwane, Mr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, have reinforced the ties between the two institutions by signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Posted on July 24, 2013
Students from the National Chengchi University, and also the Youth Ambassadors from the Taiwanese Republic of China (ROC), visited the University of Pretoria (UP) for a three-day cultural exchange programme with UP students. The delegation was led by Dr Y
Posted on July 23, 2013
The University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) in Lincoln, Nebraska in the United States of America, signed an Institutional Relations Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, 19 July 2013 at the Principal
Posted on July 22, 2013
The Faculty of Education is increasing its research intensity and the pursuit of knowledge in education and educational processes. In doing so, it is partnering with global research societies and organisations. The Dean of the Faculty of Education, Pro
Posted on July 22, 2013
The University of Pretoria joined the world in celebrating the 95th birthday of former President Nelson Mandela, who sacrificed 67 years of his life fighting for the rights of humanity. His birthday, which falls on18 July, has been declared International
Posted on July 19, 2013
Nelson Mandela sacrificed most of his life for his country and its people by serving others. He wants South Africans to follow his example, using just 67 minutes of our time. Although Mandela Day was celebrated on 18 July, the Faculty of Veterinary Scien
Posted on July 18, 2013
The welcoming springs at the south entrance to the city of Pretoria, commonly known as
Posted on July 16, 2013
We regularly see headlines in the media around stem cells, DNA and the human genome, as well as sexuality which might be considered
Posted on July 11, 2013
As the demands of the global - and rapidly growing - middle-class spiral upwards, the challenges of climate change and ocean degradation to our planet dominate. But we also face the challenges of maintaining sustainable food, mineral, freshwater and energ
Posted on July 10, 2013
During a visit to the University of Alberta, Canada, the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, Prof Irma Eloff, was struck by the similarities between the two faculties of Education. Both faculties have been in existence for more
Posted on July 09, 2013
Although cheetahs are the fastest running animals on land, Byron the cheetah sat down very calm and allowed children to pat and to stroke him during his visit to Sci-Enza. His visit formed part of Sci-Enza
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