Posted on October 10, 2024
World Sight Day: The psychological impact of preventable blindness on young patients cannot be overstated. Professor Priscilla Makunyane shares her insights on the challenges faced by individuals with keratoconus and the urgent need for solutions
Posted on October 10, 2024
Given this year’s World Mental Health Day focus on mental health at work, Dr Daphne Pillay-Naidoo, Senior Lecturer in UP's Human Resources Management Department, suggests that employers should identify employees’ character strengths as a way of boosting workplace mental health.
Posted on October 09, 2024
Africa’s progress in leveraging 4IR technologies is undeniable. But what’s next? Find out how Africa is positioned to be a global leader in the emerging era of human-centric, sustainable innovation.
Posted on October 09, 2024
In a first for precision agriculture, University of Pretoria (UP) researchers, in association with collaborators from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), have produced maps of smallholder farms in Gauteng that highlight maize plants in green and weeds in red. The maps were...
Posted on October 08, 2024
SAMA HONOUR: Congratulations to UP choir Tuks Camerata for being nominated for a South African Music Award in the category Best Traditional Faith Music Album for ‘uJehova’! The album is a tribute to 30 years of democracy in South Africa and encapsulates the country’s rich...
Posted on October 08, 2024
The rapidly evolving geostrategic environment has increased bipolarity between China and the United States, rather than leading to greater multipolarity, as many expected. Amid this intensifying Sino-American rivalry, African countries should focus on enhancing regional cohesion to advance their...
Posted on October 07, 2024
As we mark the UN International Day of Older Persons on October 1st, we're focusing on "Ageing with Dignity" and the crucial need for robust care and support systems worldwide. With global life expectancy rising, it's time to recognize our elders' contributions and ensure they live with respect...
Posted on October 07, 2024
Congratulations to Prof Wanda Markotter on her re-election as co-chair of the One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP). Her leadership continues to advance critical discussions on zoonotic diseases, global health, and the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment. Prof...
Posted on October 05, 2024
Most of us reminisce about our schooldays and the teachers who shaped us into who we are today. We remember our teachers, not so much because we recall their classes or lessons, but because they were able to connect with us in a profoundly human way. That is why it is important on World...
Posted on October 04, 2024
“As the urgency for sustainable development accelerates, the University of Pretoria continues to strengthen our contribution to a sustainable future. We clearly understand the challenges at hand cannot be addressed by any single entity, and that to make a real difference, we need to...
Posted on October 04, 2024
The UP Giving Garden Project’s recent food-tasting event celebrated the cultural heritage of indigenous crops and fostered a sense of community, inclusivity and belonging.
Posted on October 04, 2024
“All biodiversity matters, from the nuisance-causing flies to the majestic elephant,” says Dr Mohlamatsane Mokhatla, an ecology lecturer at UP. His research gives us a glimpse into the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Posted on October 04, 2024
Can AI be used to create AI? This was the question posed by Prof Nelishia Pillay of UP’s Department of Computer Science for her Expert Lecture. She also talked the audience through the process of understanding how AI systems work, and how they have developed from basic systems to...
Posted on October 04, 2024
Mental health affects every part of our lives—how we think, feel, and act. This October, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it is time to break the stigma, prioritize our emotional well-being, and support those around us on this vital journey.
Posted on October 03, 2024
Well over 100 people gathered at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus for the 2024 flagship event of the Centre for Asian Studies in Africa (CASA) – a public lecture with the world-renowned author Amitav Ghosh.
Posted on October 03, 2024
Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager of the Mammal Research Institute’s whale Unit and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at UP, has been appointed to the SA National Committee of the global Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR). This prestigious...
Posted on October 02, 2024
“The centre remembers, recognises, honours and thanks Prof Hansungule, a warm and wise human being, a true son of the African soil, for the substantial part he played in establishing the centre as a leading African human rights institution,” said Prof Frans Viljoen, former Director of...
Posted on October 02, 2024
It’s official! We’ve handed over our beloved '67 VW Beetle to its new owner, Ms. June Petersen! After thousands of raffle tickets sold, we're thrilled to see this iconic car go to such a wonderful home. Congratulations, June! Here’s to many happy and safe kilometers ahead!
Posted on October 01, 2024
Exciting news from the University of Pretoria’s Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit! We're proud to announce our leadership in the newly formed Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Conservation Network (HuDoNet). Coordinated by Dr. Shanan Atkins, this global initiative unites 77 scientists...
Posted on October 01, 2024
As we observe the International Day of Older Persons, it's important to reflect on a group that is often overlooked—older prison inmates. Dr Karen Booyens and Prof Stephan Geyer from the University of Pretoria discuss the growing population of elderly prisoners and the unique challenges...
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