Posted on June 16, 2021
"Just as youth took a stand for a better future in 1976, so too does our collective future lie in the hands of young people." says Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe.
Posted on June 15, 2021
Walk4Access is a student-led initiative that aims to raise awareness and funds to address the financial exclusion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Posted on June 15, 2021
16 June 1976 should serve as a stark reminder of the power and agency of young people when they face a colossal threat to their future, such as South Africa is once again teetering on, writes UP postgraduate student Edwin Smith.
Posted on June 15, 2021
Climate change in South Africa has major health risks associated with it, such as new vector-borne diseases emerging from heavy rainfall, malnutrition from poor food security caused by drought, and respiratory diseases caused by dust storms and air pollution.
Posted on June 14, 2021
Gabi Ngcobo was recently included in @artnews's list of the 25 top curators shaping the art world today.
Posted on June 14, 2021
“Common wisdom considers innovation from the angle of technology and new ways of dealing with emerging challenges. To us innovation is also about bringing back neglected knowledge,” writes UP’s Prof Cheikh Mbow.
Posted on June 14, 2021
Every year, an estimated 600 million people (almost one in 10 globally) fall ill after eating contaminated food and about 420 000 die, explains Professor Elna Buys.
Posted on June 12, 2021
“This month is a reminder that you're never too young to be at the forefront of a social movement that contributes towards positive change,” says Anele Cebo, Chairperson of TULIP.
Posted on June 11, 2021
Former UP SRC president and current master’s student David Kabwa talks about the African Youth for Transitional Justice programme he is part of and why young people deserve a seat at the table.
Posted on June 11, 2021
Scientists at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Engineering 4.0 research facility are tracking the journey of 3-D-printed avocados on a ship from South Africa to the Netherlands. These avocados have microsensors and are part of a research project to determine damage to fresh produce that is...
Posted on June 10, 2021
The facility is currently administering vaccinations to healthcare workers registered on the Health Professions Council of South Africa and citizens over the age of 60.
Posted on June 10, 2021
With the slow roll-out of vaccines to the broader South African population, is it justified to start offering vaccinations to foreigners that have the means to travel and make a holiday of it? UP’s Professor Elizabeth du Preez weighs in.
Posted on June 09, 2021
UP engineering graduate Gerdus van der Laarse headed up UP’s Engineers Without Borders in 2020 and was involved with Moja Gabedi project. He shares what he learnt and his insights on Youth Month.
Posted on June 09, 2021
Warmer weather makes feeding time much easier, and more effective, for honeybees, according to Professor Sue Nicolson of the University of Pretoria (UP) and colleagues from various Chinese universities, who made this discovery after analysing several high-speed videos. The results were published...
Posted on June 08, 2021
The Enterprises UP plan supports the goal for a national animal traceability system with the capacity to enhance our ability to protect animal health, support the swift containment of serious animal diseases and address food safety issues.
Posted on June 08, 2021
Internationally known South African artist Angus Taylor has built two massive sculptures with the help of students and community members at Moja Gabedi, the University of Pretoria’s (UP) growing community engagement project.
Posted on June 08, 2021
The agreement aims to confirm a history of collaboration between the institutions through academic exchange, further developing academic and scientific relationships, and providing support for collaborative research.
Posted on June 07, 2021
The partnership between UP and the NSG is in response to a call from the NSG for partnerships with higher education institutions to provide various education, training, and development functions.
Posted on June 07, 2021
“A complete paradigm shift around food safety is required for Africa.” – Austin Pinkerton of UP’s Political Sciences Department on why low-income nations bear the brunt of food-borne risks.
Posted on June 07, 2021
The Hatfield Metropolitan Precinct Plan, prepared by the Hatfield City Improvement District in partnership with the City of Tshwane, details proposals which are in support of the City’s three strategic pillars.
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