Posted on June 21, 2023
Prof Dan Banik, an extraordinary professor at the Albert Luthuli Leadership Institute and a professor of political science at the University of Oslo recently delivered a broad-ranging lecture, which explored the complex relationship between poverty and politics, with a focus on the various...
Posted on June 21, 2023
Professor Dire Tladi, Future Africa's Research Chair of Global Equity in Africa and Professor of International Law, has been nominated as South Africa's candidate to serve as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Posted on June 20, 2023
An integral part of the research of the UP Biodiscovery Centre and the M2Bio Sciences Research Chair will be to use AI for the discovery of natural product lead compounds that can be developed as pharmaceutical and food ingredients.
Posted on June 19, 2023
UP is among the key players of a global research collaboration initiative among aimed at addressing major global challenges through research and leveraging the skills of participating international universities.
Posted on June 19, 2023
Advanced midwifery specialist and midwifery lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria Dr Maurine Rofhiwa Musie is currently the youngest recipient of a doctorate in the Department of Nursing Science.
Posted on June 16, 2023
"Youth Day is a reminder that we stand on the shoulders of giants and that we have a responsibility to continue this good work by confronting the issues that we face today," says UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe.
Posted on June 15, 2023
“Together, we can harness the power of innovation and ensure that the future of work is brimming with young potential and talent,” writes Dr Sean Kruger, a senior lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for the Future of Work, who offers his thoughts on confronting South...
Posted on June 15, 2023
Many movements that have changed the course of history were started and led by young people, says University of Pretoria alumnus David Kabwa, a former SRC President. He penned a rousing message this Youth Day and offers tips on how to make an impact in your community.
Posted on June 15, 2023
“It is impossible to overstate the significance of this collection. Recorded South African history is overwhelmingly white and colonialist, and this collection goes some way to correct this imbalance,” said Nikki Haw, of UP’s Department of Library Services.
Posted on June 15, 2023
To celebrate international Women in Engineering Day, University of Pretoria (UP) alumna, Nozipho Dlamini, shares her view on the exciting role women can play in the mining industry.
Posted on June 14, 2023
Professor Vanessa Steenkamp, Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning in UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences, thanked the trust for its continuous support.
Posted on June 14, 2023
Established in 2012, the AAUN is a bilateral network of 13 African universities and 10 Australian universities.
Posted on June 14, 2023
Donating blood is truly a selfless act of humankind. With no recognition or compensation, one voluntarily gives this precious commodity that helps save lives. How do we thank those that give blood selflessly to those in need?
Posted on June 14, 2023
Researchers in the University of Pretoria's Energy Economics Unit write that for South Africa to transition to renewable energy, a technological transition that is equitable must be factored in.
Posted on June 13, 2023
I am writing to inform you that the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Tawana Kupe, has resigned from his position with effect from 31 July 2023.
Posted on June 13, 2023
UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Tawana Kupe recently joined the crowds at Netball South Africa in Hatfield to show support for the national team ahead of the Netball World Cup, which will be held in Cape Town.
Posted on June 12, 2023
The process of developing UP's digital transformation strategy has allowed for a reflection of current digital milestones and has been an opportunity to conceptualise, redefine and reposition the way forward.
Posted on June 12, 2023
Veld fires are common in South Africa and according to local studies will increase in frequency over the next three decades. Farmers are emotionally and financially affected by fires, sustaining losses including feed, facilities, livestock, and future performance of surviving livestock exposed to...
Posted on June 10, 2023
What do you do when a vulture with a crushed beak needs a new beak and two attempts to fit an acrylic beak fail? You improvise and use the beak of a deceased vulture, successfully enabling the injured bird to feed again.
Posted on June 09, 2023
In a recent article with the Mail & Guardian, Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman of UP’s National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences says South Africa needs leaders with conscience and a true sense of ethics, accountability, and transparency.
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