Posted on July 26, 2024
BURSARY NEWS: “The Abe Bailey Travel Bursary not only enables me to meet with individuals who are like-minded but I will also be thoroughly challenged on my goals and opinions” – UP student Nina du Preez on being awarded the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary.
Posted on July 25, 2024
“We stand behind our athletes and coaches, and are confident that they will make us proud,” says UP Interim VC Prof Themba Mosia, as more than 20 UP athletes and coaches gear up for the Paris Olympics.
Posted on July 25, 2024
Your R67 raffle ticket not only helps the #UPGivingMatters campaign help students, but also gives you the chance of winning this iconic ‘one-year-only’ 1967 Beetle, once owned by UP’s longest serving Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Casper (CH) Rautenbach.
Posted on July 24, 2024
The Transformation Office at the University of Pretoria (UP) is hosting a series of seminars that explores the transformative potential of the philosophy of ubuntu in decolonising workplace wellness practices.
Posted on July 24, 2024
The University of Pretoria has teamed up with Align Technology, a Switzerland-based company, to revolutionise postgraduate training in digital orthodontic treatment.
Posted on July 23, 2024
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UP welcomes its 2024 cohort! The programme seeks to provide young Africans with equitable access to education and foster leadership among them.
Posted on July 22, 2024
SHARING IS CARING: UP students came out in their numbers this Giving Day to show support for fellow students who are facing financial challenges, by making donations and buying raffle tickets for the chance to win an iconic 1967 VW Beetle!
Posted on July 19, 2024
This year, as part of UP's efforts to raise awareness and funds, the campaign has launched a raffle for an iconic 1967 Volkswagen (VW) Beetle. The vehicle holds special significance for the University, having once been owned by Prof Casper Rautenbach who served as Vice-Chancellor and Principal at...
Posted on July 19, 2024
Dr Hanlé Kirkcaldy discusses the mental-health crisis at SA universities, and what UP is doing to help our students
Posted on July 19, 2024
Sci-Enza provides a stimulating environment where discovery is encouraged and learning becomes an adventure, exploring the intricacies of physics, unravelling the mysteries of biology, and delving into the world of technology and innovation.
Posted on July 19, 2024
UP’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) hosted the first ShowUP Arts Festival, which offered school learners and students the opportunity to compete against each other in various genres.
Posted on July 19, 2024
Researchers in the UP's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences expressed their views on South Africa's recent decision to impose a 10% import tariff on solar panels. The researchers state that, “while specific microlevel interventions such as the solar panel tariff are important, they...
Posted on July 18, 2024
In the spirit of Mandela Day on 18 July, which encourages individuals to devote 67 minutes to charitable endeavours or community service, Professor Themba Mosia, Interim Vice-Chancellor and Principal at UP, invites everyone to participate in supporting a good cause.
Posted on July 18, 2024
Higher education in SA costs R20,000/month, unaffordable for many. Families struggle, students miss out. Gugu Ihenacho highlights the need for support.
Posted on July 17, 2024
Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these bills have scarcely attracted public attention. This changed dramatically in 2023, with President William Ruto’s first budget following his election victory the year...
Posted on July 17, 2024
Emily Mac Gregor, a final-year medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UP, has garnered national acclaim for her exceptional achievements in the field of medicine.
Posted on July 15, 2024
PhD candidate Nomzamo Dlamini of the University of Pretoria’s Department of Consumer and Food Sciences devised a new assessment tool reflecting factors unique to people in the global south, which can be used by researchers to better understand food choice motives.
Posted on July 15, 2024
The future of work is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and economic shifts. Dr. Sean Kruger highlights the critical need for today's youth to develop skills like creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy.
Posted on July 12, 2024
“I want to use my knowledge as a biologist to make a difference to the health burden on the African continent,” says Dr Dina Coertzen, a biotechnology lecturer at UP, who is focused on contributing to the fight to eliminate malaria and on gender equality in the sciences.
Posted on July 12, 2024
Ever heard of ruthenium? It’s one of the rarest-known metals – and the focus of UP chemistry lecturer Dr Frikkie Malan’s research. He chats about his discipline and the work he does with young people to inspire in them a love of science.
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