Posted on April 25, 2023
Having been fascinated from an early age by ecology and the natural world, Donaldson set a course for success in her chosen field, which has culminated in her graduating with a PhD as part of the University’s autumn graduation sessions.
Posted on April 25, 2023
UP malaria experts, Professor Tiaan de Jager and Dr Taneshka Kruger from UP's Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control shed light on ways to eliminate malaria in light of World Malaria Day today, 25 May 2023.
Posted on April 24, 2023
Dr Tshepiso Maila, who obtains her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from UP and becomes the first female doctor from Mmakgatle village in Limpopo.
Posted on April 22, 2023
The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) in recognition of his outstanding contributions as a global health expert, scholar, advocate and diplomat.
Posted on April 21, 2023
Receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria is “a huge honour and very unexpected”, says Dr Laurie Dippenaar a UP alumni and retired captain of industry who co-founded some of South Africa’s biggest and most successful financial institutions.
Posted on April 21, 2023
Ruvasha Govender recently received a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree with 12 distinctions and an ASAIPA National Medical Student Award for being one of two top medical students in South Africa.
Posted on April 20, 2023
UP veterinary science lecturer Thembeka Mtetwa details her journey from attending public schools where there was “limited or no access to resources” to becoming a published academic and now the proud of holder of a PhD.
Posted on April 19, 2023
A food garden at UP’s Mamelodi Campus run by staff and student volunteers is not only helping to feed the community but also providing training to Mamelodi residents on how to grow their own vegetables.
Posted on April 19, 2023
UP will be awarding 11 908 qualifications during its Autumn Graduation season, which starts today,19 April 2023. Of the qualifications to be awarded at the 28 Autumn Graduation ceremonies, 201 are doctorates, 1 384 master’s degrees and 2 021 are honours degrees.
Posted on April 17, 2023
In light of World Autism Month, Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication at UP Professor Juan Bornman writes that it is time to embrace the entire spectrum of what makes us human by aiming for a neuro-inclusive world, with increased awareness and acceptance of autism.
Posted on April 17, 2023
This issue of RE.SEARCH looks at the impact of the University of Pretoria's research from early childhood interventions and the use of traditional medicines for holistic nursing to the role of women in peacekeeping efforts. The issue also provides insight into the critical question of coal power...
Posted on April 14, 2023
Eight UP students have qualified for the second phase of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship programme, which gives African students the opportunity to improve their entrepreneurial skills using a structured approach to develop their ideas into profitable businesses
Posted on April 13, 2023
Political Sciences honours students at UP are dealing with becoming global citizens through a unique initiative called the Global Classroom, where they are given a chance to access the world from their desktop.
Posted on April 12, 2023
UP graduate Dehan Kukkuk will be heading Eastern Cape Red Meat Producers Organisation (EC RPO) in the province with the largest number of livestock in the country.
Posted on April 06, 2023
After a long process of selecting and editing submissions, UP Archivist, Dr Bronwyn Strydom, compiled the Archives of COVID-19: UP Recollections & Reflection.
Posted on April 06, 2023
UP and the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign have formalised their institutional agreement through a memorandum of understanding. The partnership will enable research, teaching and learning collaborations between the two universities.
Posted on April 05, 2023
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) is now among an elite group of 6% of institutions worldwide accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
Posted on April 04, 2023
Head of the Department of Consumer & Food Sciences at UP, Prof Gyebi Duodu, & researchers affiliated to FSNet Africa, shed light on the vital role women play in African food systems & explain why it's important that the impacts of Climate-Change be examined through a gendered lens
Posted on April 04, 2023
UP senior research fellow Professor Adekeye Adebajo dedicated his column in the Business Day to the continuing resilience of Africa in the face of political, social and economic challenge.
Posted on April 03, 2023
In his April 2023 monthly video message, the UP VC and Principal, Professor Tawana Kupe, highlights April’s significant dates. These include UP autumn graduations, Freedom Day, Malaria Day, and World Veterinary Day. UP is the only university in South Africa with a Faculty of Veterinary...
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