Posted on June 04, 2024
South Africa’s election has produced a stunning result, with the ruling African National Congress losing its majority for the first time since 1994, when Nelson Mandela led the party to its first post-apartheid victory. The ANC will now have to form a coalition government – and may...
Posted on June 04, 2024
University of Pretoria (UP) scientists have contributed to discovering how the naked mole rat is able to withstand heart attacks and fend off bowel cancer, two of the most fatal human ailments in the developed world. Their findings were published recently in two Nature Communications papers.
Posted on June 03, 2024
UP recently joined the global celebration of World Intellectual Property Day by hosting an event that focused on how intellectual property rights play a critical role in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Posted on June 03, 2024
At the University of Pretoria, sporting excellence isn't just a goal; it's ingrained in our DNA, and it shines through in every victory, on every field, track and court.
Posted on June 03, 2024
The University of Pretoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francis Petersen as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 October 2024.
Posted on June 03, 2024
Professor Kevin Thomas, previously at University of Cape Town, assumed the role of Dean of Humanities at University of Pretoria on May 30, 2024. Praised for his contributions in psychology, he aims to foster innovation and excellence, promoting a sense of belonging within the faculty for faculty...
Posted on May 31, 2024
Being in the accounting space and teaching the next generation of professional accountants is what Professor Stephen Coetzee of the Department of Accounting at the University of Pretoria (UP) is passionate about. He was recently rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as a C1 researcher.
Posted on May 31, 2024
The University of Pretoria is concerned about balancing innovation and accountability to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Posted on May 31, 2024
"One major challenge facing the continent is balancing climate change, development and energy security," says Yanga Malotana, Emerging Scholars Initiative (ESI) Press Project Manager at UP.
Posted on May 31, 2024
The NRF’s C category recognises established researchers who have a sustained record of productivity in their field.
Posted on May 28, 2024
PUBLIC LECTURE: “His work challenges mainstream narratives that devalue the agency & viewpoints of African people,” said Prof Serges Djoyou Kamga of the University of the Free State about Prof Toyin Falola at a lecture to honour the work of the African studies scholar.
Posted on May 27, 2024
In South Africa, the ongoing challenge of youth unemployment has reached critical levels, exacerbated by a significant skills gap in the workforce. As the world undergoes rapid technological and economic transformations, the need for a skilled and adaptable workforce has never been more urgent.
Posted on May 27, 2024
Climate change, development and energy security are tightly linked. While energy is a major driving force of economic development and poverty reduction, it also contributes to climate change. How we can strike the balance?
Posted on May 26, 2024
UP recently hosted representatives from the BEE Chamber to discuss the milestones achieved in their four-year partnership and to explore new symbiotic possibilities for expanding support to more students, particularly those with disabilities.
Posted on May 24, 2024
UP congratulates the 12 individuals from among our staff members who have been announced as finalists for the 2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards, popularly known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.
Posted on May 23, 2024
In a recent article, UP's Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman highlights the illegality of Israeli settlements and draws parallels to historical denials of apartheid in South Africa. The article also critiques the International Criminal Court's biased handling of crimes in Gaza and underscores the moral...
Posted on May 23, 2024
“We were motivated to choose the University of Pretoria (UP) because of our desire for the best and because of UP’s global footprint,” says Dr Rachael Olusegun, who – along with her husband and three children – is a graduate of the University.
Posted on May 23, 2024
The NuMeRi facility, housed at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, is set to advance drug development, clinical research and provide cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment in relation to cancer, tuberculosis (TB) and other major diseases that are burdening public health.
Posted on May 23, 2024
The UP Student Health Services has limited flu vaccines in stock for all current students.
Posted on May 23, 2024
The Energy Economics Research Unit housed in the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the Presidential Climate Commission recently hosted a public debate, which explored the complexities of South...
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