Posted on February 07, 2025
UP recognises academic staff members who rose to the ranks of associate professors and full professors between 1 December 2024 and 1 January 2025.
The University of Pretoria (UP) is proud to celebrate its latest cohort of newly appointed associate and full professors. This achievement is testament to years of hard work, perseverance and outstanding contributions to their respective disciplines.
“Achieving the rank of associate professor or full professor is a significant milestone that reflects not only a commitment to advancing knowledge but also a deep dedication to shaping future generations of scholars and professionals,” said Professor Loretta Feris, UP Vice-Principal: Academic. “At UP, we are privileged to have academics who lead with excellence, innovation and a passion for transformative education.”
As a research-intensive university committed to shaping the future, UP acknowledges and celebrates the critical role that our professors play in driving impactful scholarship and fostering an environment of academic distinction.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all newly promoted associate and full professors on reaching this important career milestone,” said Sithembile Mbuyisa, Director of Human Resources at UP. “May your work continue to inspire, challenge and elevate those around you, reinforcing UP’s reputation as a leading institution of higher learning.”
Congratulations to all! We look forward to seeing the continued impact of your research, teaching and leadership!
See the full list of associate and full professors below:
|
Name |
Faculty |
New Job |
|
Anna Geyser-Fouche |
Theology and Religion |
Professor |
|
Karin van Niekerk |
Health Sciences |
Associate Professor |
|
Maryke Mihai |
Education |
Associate Professor |
|
Linda Marshall |
EBIT |
Associate Professor |
|
Elizabeth le Roux |
EBIT |
Professor |
|
Anne Mercier |
Health Sciences |
Professor |
|
Salome Geertsema |
Humanities |
Professor |
|
Augustinus van Zyl |
NAS |
Associate Professor |
|
Francina Korkie |
Health Sciences |
Associate Professor |
|
Karen Booyens |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Jacqueline Wolvaardt |
Health Sciences |
Professor |
|
Jan Harm van der Walt |
NAS |
Professor |
|
Lucia van Putten |
Education |
Professor |
|
Jennifer Lauwrens |
Humanities |
Professor |
|
Anneli Douglas |
EMS |
Professor |
|
Jaco Dirker |
EBIT |
Professor |
|
Rory du Plessis |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Amelia Abrie |
Education |
Associate Professor |
|
Hermanus Myburgh |
EBIT |
Professor |
|
Shatish Ramjee |
EBIT |
Associate Professor |
|
Ramadimetja Kekana |
Health Sciences |
Associate Professor & Head |
|
Priyesh Bipath |
Health Sciences |
Associate Professor |
|
Sibella Turpin |
EBIT |
Professor |
|
Helen Inglis |
EBIT |
Associate Professor |
|
Derick de Jongh |
EMS |
Professor |
|
Sean Patrick |
Health Sciences |
Associate Professor |
|
Hendrik Brink |
EBIT |
Professor |
|
Rebecca Garland |
NAS |
Professor |
|
Nolwazi Mkhwanazi |
CAS |
Professor / Director |
|
Ian Macqueen |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Johanna Smuts |
EBIT |
Professor/Term Head |
|
Tawakkaltu Adebesin |
EBIT |
Associate Professor |
|
Rebecca Fasselt |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Charne Lavery |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Trevor Nyakudya |
Health Sciences |
Professor |
|
Rebamang Mosa |
NAS |
Associate Professor |
|
Kshitij Thorat |
NAS |
Associate Professor |
|
Chijioke Okorie |
Law |
Associate Professor |
|
Isaac Ndlovu |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Nicola Sewry |
Health Sciences |
Associate Professor |
|
Christopher Nshimbi |
Humanities |
Professor |
|
Eleni Yitbarek |
EMS |
Associate Professor |
|
Esedra Kruger |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Vukosi Marivate |
EBIT |
Professor |
|
Renata Eccles |
Humanities |
Associate Professor |
|
Herman Hamersma |
EBIT |
Associate Professor |
|
Celeste-Marie Combrinck |
Education |
Associate Professor |
|
Samuel Iwarere |
EBIT |
Associate Professor |
|
Abdullahi Yusuf |
NAS |
Professor |
|
Janette Bester |
Health Sciences |
Professor |
|
Schalk Grobbelaar |
EBIT |
Associate Professor |
|
Jacoba Casteleijn |
Health Sciences |
Professor |
|
Raksha Bhoora |
Veterinary Science |
Associate Professor |
|
Gerda Fourie |
Innovation Africa Strategic Pr |
Associate Professor |
|
Martin Coetzee |
Innovation Africa Strategic Pr |
Professor |
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