February 11, 2026
Tuks swimmers continue to dominate the aQuellé Midmar Mile women’s race
Callan Lötter ensured Tuks' women's swimmers achieved a unique hat trick on Sunday, winning the aQuellé Midmar Mile women's race. It's almost a case of it's a...
February 11, 2026
Inspiring the next generation of malaria researchers | International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Every year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on 11 February to recognize the critical role women play in science and technology...
February 10, 2026
Seminar room in UP’s Political Sciences Department named after the late Prof Maxi Schoeman
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Political Sciences and International Relations has launched the refurbished departmental seminar room, named in...
February 10, 2026
UP celebrates 118 years and launches Thrive UP 2038 strategy
The University of Pretoria (UP) marked its 118th anniversary this week, with campuses coming alive through a range of activities as the academic year got under...
February 09, 2026
FEATURING - The African Imagination in Music by Kofi Agawu.
The Special Collections Book of the Week this week is: The African Imagination in Music by Kofi Agawu. In ‘The African Imagination in Music’, noted music...
February 05, 2026
UP confirms multidimensional global strength in the 2026 Webometrics global rankings
PRETORIA - Having secured a place among the world’s leading universities in the 2026 Webometrics global rankings, the University of Pretoria (UP) has once again...
February 05, 2026
UP launches SARChI Chair in Just Energy Transition to guide decarbonisation and advance equitable energy access
South Africa’s energy transition is no longer a future debate – it is a present crisis. An electricity system under sustained strain, deep structural inequality...
February 05, 2026
Recent flooding across Southern Africa raises malaria risk – UP experts ready to support government programmes
Severe rainfall and widespread flooding across Southern Africa, including Mozambique and parts of South Africa (Limpopo and Mpumalanga), are creating highly...
February 04, 2026
'I’m a teacher at heart,’ says newly appointed professor
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences has appointed Professor Thando Ndarana as a full professor of meteorology at the...
February 04, 2026
Ramokgopa sights are set on winning a medal at the World Junior Champs
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Tumi Ramokgopa perfected the art of winning on the athletics track last year. Statistics don't lie. Of the 28 races...
Stories
University of Pretoria researchers revolutionise cancer care in global study
What if a simple compound could make chemotherapy hit harder against cancer but go easier on the patient? In a remarkable global collaboration, scientists have...
RE.SEARCH 13: One Health
The 13th issue of RE.SEARCH magazine (One Health) is available now. The digital versions of this award-winning magazine are interactive and include a host of...
February 03, 2026
‘Effort and discipline truly matter’ – top achiever heads to UP
“In the first week of my final exams, I had six papers to complete. At the end of the week, I felt proud for finishing such a daunting task,” she says...
February 02, 2026
Balancing hard work and purpose: Seshan Naidoo begins his UP journey
“I believe that hard work is imperative, but it is also important not to lose your personal values and beliefs in search of success,” he says. “I am grateful to...
February 02, 2026
FEATURING - Focus: Music of South Africa by Carol Ann Muller
The Special Collections Book of the Week this week is: Focus: Music of South Africa by Carol Ann Muller ‘Focus: Music of South Africa’ provides an in-depth look...
February 02, 2026
UP welcomes almost 10 000 first-year students as they answer the call to education
Thousands of first-year students, accompanied by their parents and guardians, gathered at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Hillcrest Campus on Saturday, 31...
January 29, 2026
EXPERT OPINION: ‘Is the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease a sign of SA’s deteriorating veterinary services?’ – UP vet science lecturer
South Africa’s Department of Agriculture has been struggling to contain and prevent the further spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a virus that infects...
January 29, 2026
UP welcomes the 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Merit Award recipients
This year’s ceremony was particularly significant, as it marked the 10th anniversary of the VCDMA programme. Since its inception in 2016, the award has been...
January 28, 2026
Passion for giving back wins award for Student Services Call Centre team
What started as a desire to support students in need and vulnerable groups in communities, has grown into an award-winning initiative for the University of...
January 28, 2026
Double the diligence: Top-achieving twin sisters prepare to study at UP
Wilna, a former prefect, matriculated with an outstanding average of 92% and nine distinctions. She was the top achiever at her school in Afrikaans Home...