UP leads international Eucalyptus genome project addressing world energy crisis

The University of Pretoria, in collaboration with several other international research organizations and theUnited States Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) , is working on enhancing the potential of eucalypt tree plantations to provi

Tuks Camerata and its Conductor win top prize

Tuks Camerata was awarded first prize in the Jazz and Pop category at an International Choral festival in Gorizia, Italy the past weekend. Their conductor, Prof Johann van der Sandt, was voted the best conductor at the competition.

Aerodynamics of everything can we learn from nature?

Professor Geoff Spedding, of the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California, will deliver an open lecture on Aerodynamics of Everything, at the University of Pretoria on Tuesday, July 24.

World Youth Choir to grace UP stage

The World Youth Choir concert in Pretoria takes place on Sunday 29 July 2007, at 15:00 in the Musaion on the University of Pretoria main campus, Lynnwood road, Brooklyn. Tickets at R70 can be booked through Computicket.

Serenade 2007 - Life is but a song!

The University of Pretoria had the audiences in the Aula on their feet last week with the annual Serenade competition between the residences and day houses.

UP joins EU in international research project into pork meat

The University of Pretoria (UP) has joined a major international research project aimed at improving the quality of pork and pork products. The Q-Pork Chains project is supported by the European Union (EU).

Old Testament Society of SA celebrates 50th anniversary

The OTSSA will be hosting a conference entitled Exile and Suffering at the University of Pretoria from August 22 to 24 to celebrate the society's 50th anniversary.

University of Pretoria and Pebble Bed Modular Reactor partnership paves way to achieving nuclear reactor system goals

The University of Pretoria and PBMR signed an important framework agreement for PBMR technology development on Wednesday, 15 August 2007. The agreement will see groundbreaking work being done in the field of safe, modern and efficient nuclear energy tech

Concert with Koos

Koos Kombuis will be performing at the University of Pretoriaas Aula in aid of disadvantaged toddlers.

UP Library plays key role in developing SA libraries for the future

The University of Pretoria's experts on academic information services were strongly represented at the prestigious 73rd Annual World Library and Information Congress and Council held in Durban recently.

Tony Trahar receives honorary doctorate from the University of

Mr Tony Trahar, former CEO of Anglo American plc Group, was awarded a PhD (Honoris Causa) degree by the University of Pretoria at a graduation ceremony on 7 September 2007.

Engineering students have fun helping kids have fun

Students from the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) recently helped a primary school in Mamelodi to improve playground facilities.

Engineering students set up library at Meetse-A-Bopelo Primary

As part of their community-based module, some of the students in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, have been working hard to create a friendly and functionally library at a primary school in Mamelodi.

UP speech experts drive international project in aid of the speech impaired

Children who do not develop functional speech are often excluded from schools and their communities despite the fact that they have the capability to make valuable contributions.

UP hosts 7th IFAC Symposium on Nonlinear Control Systems

The seventh IFAC symposium on nonlinear control systems (NOLCOS) was recently held at the CSIR international convention centre in Pretoria. The symposium is a continuing series of symposia that have been previously held in Capri (1988), Bordeaux (1992), L

University of Pretoria launches centenary rose

A rose specially pollinated, selected and cultivated to celebrate the University of Pretoria's centenary in 2008, is being launched at a garden party at the University on Tuesday 9, October 2007.

TobReg welcomes UP representative

Dr OA Ayo Yusuf from the School of Dentistry at the University of Pretoria has been formally admitted as the 12th Member of the prestigious scientific group of the world health organization - Tobacco Regulation Study Group(TobReg).

Three new heads of department in the Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law announced the appointment of three new heads of department.

Marketing students wow Assegai judges

Students from the Department of Marketing Management walked off with a string of awards at the recent Assegai Awards. The Assegai Awards are independent direct awards under the banner of the Direct Marketing Association and are seen as the most respected

Spanish at UP

The Spanish Embassy donated more than 200 Spanish books to the University of Pretoria to celebrate the introduction of Spanish as a foreign language programme at the University from 2008.