Posted on June 14, 2024
This year, South Africa marks the 48th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, which began on 16 June 1976. Since 1994, Youth Day has been observed annually on this day as a tribute to those who paid a heavy price for challenging South Africa’s education system at the time.
Posted on June 14, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) has entered the top 50 in the global 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for the first time, jumping to 42nd in the world in 2024 from 69th in 2023.
Posted on June 14, 2024
A study by University of Pretoria (UP) researchers that investigated the effects of office gossip on black gay and lesbian South Africans has revealed the significant challenges faced by these individuals in South African workplaces.
Posted on June 11, 2024
EXCITING FIRST! UP’s Faculty of Education has launched a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Management – the first programme of its kind in SA. The programme is designed for high-level professional development. Applications for the 2025 intake are open until 31...
Posted on June 10, 2024
My term as Chairperson of Council at the University of Pretoria – or UP as we call it – comes to an end in June. Council is responsible for the governance, strategy and sustainability of the University.
Posted on June 07, 2024
UP’s remarkable climb in QS World University Rankings has been recognised with the ‘Most Improved – Sub-Saharan Africa Award’. The University's gradual rise in the rankings over the past 5 years saw it climb from the 501-650 band to number 353 out of 1500 universities...
Posted on June 07, 2024
FIVE YEARS OF FUTURE AFRICA: Since inception it has hosted some 3,000 events and 66,000 delegates from all over the world. Now it's looking ahead to the next five years.
Posted on June 07, 2024
Culinary Arts students from UP’s Department of Consumer and Food Sciences recently organised an enticing Indigenous and Orphan Crops Dinner, showcasing innovative dishes that contribute to enhancing genetic diversity in the food system.
Posted on June 06, 2024
UP recently hosted the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) AGM, which gathered university leaders from around the world for a transformative meeting of minds. From policy discussions to business networking, it was a hub of innovation.
Posted on June 06, 2024
For his menu at his new restaurant in Rosebank, chef Dario de Angeli uses some plants form UP's Future Africa garden.
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.
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