Posted on June 12, 2025
To say Ronald Wheeldon is an adrenaline junkie would not be an exaggeration. When the Tuks law student is not sitting in lecture halls or studying, he is likely to be zipping through the air at 1000 kilometres per hour. Wheeldon is also building a reputation as a formidable dualist in Varsity...
Posted on June 12, 2025
The internet nearly broke the South African music industry, and it was the law that saved it, specifically copyright law.
Posted on June 11, 2025
Research into edible insects by UP is exploring how to rear and harvest this food of the future
Posted on June 10, 2025
PRETORIA – Professor Zodwa Dlamini, Founding Director of the University of Pretoria (UP) Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI), has been appointed a Visiting Professor at the University of Glasgow’s School of Cancer Sciences based in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life...
Posted on June 10, 2025
Dr Bernard Coetzee was recently recognised as part of The Explorers Club 50’s Class of 2025
Posted on June 09, 2025
Reason Misiiwa Baloyi recently graduated from the University of Pretoria
Posted on June 09, 2025
UP hosted the inaugural lecture of Professor Irene Barnes, a world expert in forest pathology
Posted on June 06, 2025
Raphuti Mathekgane, Deputy Director of UP’s Department of Enrolment and Student Administration, has graduated with a master’s in Strategic Management, which is grounded in the belief that innovation must serve both efficiency and humanity.
Posted on June 06, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted a public lecture by Dr Stephen Wooten, a cultural anthropologist from the University of Oregon in the US.
Posted on June 06, 2025
Von Ludwiger’s interest in medicine stemmed from his love for biology, science, and connecting with people
Posted on June 05, 2025
GenAI has had a major impact in the broadcasting industry
Posted on June 05, 2025
For Muhammed Samaria, five years at UP led to two degrees, lasting friendships and personal growth. Now pursuing his LLM and serving as an Academic Associate, he reflects: “All the effort, late nights and shared study sessions were worth it. UP gave me more than an education — it gave...
Posted on June 05, 2025
Prof Andrew McKechnie, Professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology and the holder of the South African Research Chair in Conservation Physiology (co-hosted by the South African National Biodiversity Institute and UP), was recently awarded a prestigious A2-rating by the National Research...
Posted on June 04, 2025
“When your qualification is purpose-driven, the motivation to keep going despite the demands is stronger,” says Sindisiwe Kubeka of UP’s Health Sciences Faculty, who balanced a demanding professional role with completing a master’s in Strategic Communication Management.
Posted on June 04, 2025
PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestra (UPSO) recently hosted the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra (UMSO) for a powerful cultural exchange.
Posted on June 04, 2025
Widely known as the “Science Oscars”, the NSTF-South32 Awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation.
Posted on June 04, 2025
Dr Bianca Frost will take on the Comrades Marathon to support UP’s missing-middle students.
Posted on June 03, 2025
Carol Nonkwelo, director of research & innovation support at UP, died aged 61
Posted on June 03, 2025
In a step to elevate the value of volunteerism, UNV and UP launched the Global Volunteer Index
Posted on June 02, 2025
“Make learning memorable. Make it meaningful. Make it stick.” These were the guiding words from globally acclaimed e-learning pioneer Professor Badrul Khan, who delivered a masterclass on SMART Blended Learning at the University of Pretoria (UP) on Friday, 30 May 2025.
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