Posted on May 08, 2025
UP recently conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Christina Landman
Posted on May 07, 2025
As Malawi prepares for its 2025 general elections, concerns over misgovernance, corruption, and economic hardship dominate public discourse. In this op-ed, Tendai Mbanje outlines the key political, legal, and institutional issues shaping the electoral landscape, drawing on insights from citizens...
Posted on May 07, 2025
Professor Patricia Forbes of UP' s Department of Chemistry has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the ACS Earth and Space Chemistry journal.
Posted on May 06, 2025
In his Business Day article, Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the legacy of the late Pope Francis, who provided hope and succour to the destitute, downtrodden and desperate.
Posted on May 06, 2025
At the end of March 2025, the Onderstepoort PGSA (Postgraduate Student Association) of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science brought new hope with the launch of a stem cell donor drive.
Posted on May 05, 2025
PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) is set to confer an honorary Doctorate in Commerce on Terence Nombembe, a chartered accountant and leader in the public and private sector who served as Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) from 2006 to 2013. He was also the first black South...
Posted on May 05, 2025
Imagine if we could drastically improve the control of malaria
Posted on May 05, 2025
An economic modelling exercise conducted by a team of economists in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria and others demonstrated that a basic income grant targeting all individuals aged between 18 and 59 could significantly reduce poverty and inequality in...
Posted on May 02, 2025
Every year on 2 May, World Tuna Day draws attention to one of the ocean’s most ecologically and economically vital fish species.
Posted on May 01, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) is celebrating the graduation of 12 950 students this autumn, and nearly half of them – about 6 270 (48.4%) – made it to the finish line with the help of financial support from UP.
Posted on May 01, 2025
There are five rhino species in the world, two of which occur in Africa.
Posted on April 30, 2025
Prof Lise Korsten Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University
Posted on April 30, 2025
Happy International Workers’ Day on 1 May 2025!
Posted on April 27, 2025
As South Africa marks Freedom Day on 27 April 2025, the University of Pretoria calls on all members of our community – both locally and around the world – to Make Today Matter by reflecting on the profound sacrifices made by those who stood against the injustices of apartheid. We...
Posted on April 25, 2025
Observed annually on 24 April, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace represents a global commitment to the principles of international cooperation
Posted on April 25, 2025
World Malaria Day is commemorated every year on 25 April
Posted on April 25, 2025
Prof Weldon’s impactful address focused on how better knowledge about the biology of tiny pests could solve some of Africa's most significant agricultural challenges
Posted on April 24, 2025
Dr. Mankgopo Kgatle, a researcher at the University of Pretoria’s Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) has been awarded the coveted C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF), in recognition of her sustained contributions to scientific research, transformative...
Posted on April 24, 2025
The academic and scientific contributions of Professor André Uys have been nationally recognised, with the awarding of a C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF) in 2025. This rating acknowledges Prof Uys’ substantial and sustained research impact in the fields of forensic...
Posted on April 23, 2025
The launch marks a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing commitment to heritage preservation
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