Posted on November 10, 2022
Given the country’s current energy crisis and the increasing problems related to the supply of coal-fired sources of electricity, the time has come to consider expanding South Africa’s current alternative energy sources. As an institution committed to pursuing research that addresses...
Posted on November 09, 2022
The University of Pretoria (UP) hosted the fifth Dr Sam Motsuenyane annual lecture, which was held at the Future Africa institute.
Posted on November 09, 2022
South Africa is a global crime hotspot. But, as residents put up higher walls to stay safe, a new South African study suggests that greenspaces can be an important tool in creating safe and sustainable cities.
Posted on November 08, 2022
Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang shares the award with acclaimed feminist poet Lebo Mashile. Legendary writer and publisher Muthobi Mutloatse and writer Vusi Mchunu were awarded lifetime achievement awards.
Posted on November 08, 2022
Professor Adekeye Adebajo reflects on the recent high level policy dialogue hosted by the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship (CAS) and the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) on 24 October 2022.
Posted on November 07, 2022
Academic, industry and government leaders presented their take on how industry-university collaborations can improve graduate employability amidst an unprecedented youth unemployment crisis in South Africa.
Posted on November 07, 2022
UP recently hosted an event in which international scholars and diplomats sought to evaluate the impact of the UN Security Council on conflict management efforts in Africa.
Posted on November 07, 2022
The annual Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial Lecture, jointly presented by the South African Academy of Engineering and UP's Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and IT, afforded members of the Academy and guests of the University the opportunity to consider how hydrogen can fuel a just energy...
Posted on November 07, 2022
“I’m honoured to have been appointed by the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, to be part of the MRC Board. For me, it is a great opportunity to be part of an effort to shape the medical research landscape over the next three years,” said Prof Tahir Pillay
Posted on November 06, 2022
“Malaria elimination in the SADC region by 2030 is possible,” says Dr Taneshka Kruger of UP’s Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control. “But it will require regional collaboration and cooperation.”
Posted on November 04, 2022
“You have honoured yourselves as individuals and you have honoured UP,” said UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Tawana Kupe.
Posted on November 03, 2022
Reigning Miss South Africa Ndavi Nokeri was recently welcomed back to her alma mater, the University of Pretoria. UP’s Future Africa campus rolled out the black carpet for Nokeri for an interview and lunch with Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe and University officials.
Posted on November 02, 2022
The Southern Ocean around Antarctica needs urgent protection – for the sake of the rest of the world. This marine wilderness is threatened by climate change and commercial fisheries, says University of Pretoria (UP) macro-ecologist Dr Luis Pertierra, an expert on the natural value of the...
Posted on November 01, 2022
Vice-Chancellor Prof Tawana Kupe highlights this month’s key days such as SADC Malaria Day and 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. He urges the UP community to become activists against GBV: “We must free women from insecurity and violence.”
Posted on November 01, 2022
In a bid to address SA’s staggering youth unemployment, UP has launched a Digital Capability Lab that will equip students with skills that will enable them to thrive and adapt to the constantly evolving world of work.
Posted on November 01, 2022
Dr Marc Wegerif, lecturer and Development Studies programme coordinator, said it was a great opportunity for his class to hear directly from people who are involved in these kinds of organisations and initiatives.
Posted on October 28, 2022
The Cannabis Organisation University of Pretoria (COUP) recently hosted a webinar titled: “Realising the Development Potential of Cannabis in South Africa”.
Posted on October 28, 2022
A new ‘rule book’ for naming genomically sequenced bacteria is a boon for science and UP's Prof Fanus Venter, professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology and Deputy Director of FABI, is part of a core group of international scientists who contributed to the...
Posted on October 27, 2022
Professor Loretta Feris, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic at UP, said the universities are working towards strengthening their relationship through collaborative work and possibly having a memorandum of understanding in place.
Posted on October 27, 2022
The University of Pretoria’s intentional focus on sustainable development in the past 10 years has been deepening and maturing.
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