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  • Strengthening the Rule of Law by Following the German Model?

    Posted on February 20, 2014

    On 16 and 17 May the Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa (ICLA) in the Faculty of Law of the University of Pretoria is hosting a workshop titled: "The Implementation of International Law in South Africa

  • Massive boost for research equipment at UP

    Posted on February 19, 2014

    The University of Pretoria will be enabled to continue its pioneering research thanks to significant investment in cutting-edge scientific instrumentation, some of which has not been available before in South Africa or on the African continent. The Uni

  • Dr Lucy Montgomery on Open Access and monograph publishing

    Posted on February 18, 2014

    The Department of Library Services invites you to attend this lecture by Deputy Director at Knowledge Unlatched, Lucy Montgomery. Dr Montgomery will focus on monograph publishing and its impact and the challenges it faces across the globe

  • Prof Josua Meyer lauded at World Education Congress

    Posted on February 18, 2014

    Prof Josua Meyer, Chair of the School of Engineering and Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, has received an international award as Best Professor in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. Prof. Meyer is among the top 1%

  • Prof Jolanda Roux receives IUFRO Scientific Award

    Posted on February 17, 2014

    Prof Jolanda Roux from the University of Pretoria

  • New book explores violence against people with disabilities.

    Posted on February 17, 2014

    Prof Diane Nelson Bryen, extraordinary professor in the Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CAAC) and Prof Juan Bornman, Director of the CAAC have published a new e-book on tackling the violence directed against people with disabilitie

  • Posted on February 14, 2014

    The Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa in the Faculty of Law of the University of Pretoria cordially invites interested parties to a public lecture by Prof Johan D van der Vyver, IT Cohen Professor of International Law and Human Rig

  • Prof De la Rey opens 2014 academic year

    Posted on February 13, 2014

    Prof Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, opened the 2014 academic year on 7 February. On the same occasion she led University staff in celebrating the 106th anniversary of the University

  • Professor Jonathan Jansen on true leadership

    Posted on February 13, 2014

    Professor Jonathan Jansen, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Free State, addressed a gathering to welcome 26 African students from all over the continent who are pursuing a master

  • Two Tukkies through to FameLab semi-final at Scifest Africa

    Posted on February 12, 2014

    Two students from the University of Pretoria has been selected to participate in the next round of the country-wide FameLab-competition where young scientists are challenged to present their work in only three minutes in the most interesting and engaging

  • Information Science researchers from University of Pretoria (UP) take critical look at ethical concerns and social impact of E-Toll

    Posted on February 12, 2014

    Ignoring the social impact issues and information ethical concerns surrounding the e-toll system in Gauteng may have a serious impact on the eventual success of the project. This was the finding of Ms Erin Hommes and Dr Marlene Holmner of the Departmen

  • Victor Pretorius Memorial Lecture 2014

    Posted on February 12, 2014

    A Public Lecture in Celebration of the International Year of Crystallography by Professor Len Barbour. Prof. Barbour will be speaking on the discovery and characterisation of crystalline materials with unusual properties.

  • New book challenges the popular interpretation of physics

    Posted on February 11, 2014

    Prof Jan Boeyens, extraordinary professor at the University of Pretoria

  • A tribute to James Alfred Loader at Theology

    Posted on February 11, 2014

    A tribute will be dedicated to Prof Dr Dr James Alfred Loader in honour of his academic contribution on Monday, 17 February 2014, during the Faculty of Theology

  • Capacity Building in Air, Space and Telecommunications Law

    Posted on February 10, 2014

    The Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa in the Faculty of Law of the University of Pretoria (UP), in collaboration with the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative of the South African Department of Trade and Industry, will facilitate

  • Quantum theory in physics and beyond

    Posted on February 06, 2014

    The symposium, hosted by the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, will feature leading researchers Jan Boeyens, Francis Thackeray, Vimal Ichharam and Johan Prins.

  • Book launch of Prof Jan Boeyens

    Posted on February 06, 2014

    The Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship cordially invites you to the book launch of Prof Jan Boeyens

  • Time: Exploring Conceptions

    Posted on February 06, 2014

    The Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship cordially invites you to an interdisciplinary symposium. Time: Exploring Conceptions is a one-day workshop on the concept of

  • Centre for Child Law appeals to Concourt regarding sex offender register

    Posted on February 05, 2014

    On 6 February 2014, the Centre for Child Law at UP will be representing Childline South Africa, Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children and NICRO (National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders) in the Constitutional Court. These

  • UP shines at Solar Energy Conference

    Posted on February 03, 2014

    Lecturers and postgraduate students from UP made a valuable contribution to the Second South African Solar Energy Conference (SASEC), held in Port Elizabeth at the end of January 2014. The focus of the papers was on heat transfer aspects of heat exchanger

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