Posted on May 19, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has conferred an honorary doctorate upon South Africa’s most celebrated and multi-award-winning editorial cartoonist, Jonathan Shapiro – better known as Zapiro.
Posted on May 19, 2025
History was made at the recent DHHS awards function.
Posted on May 15, 2025
“Education has no end,” says Josiah Muriuki, who will be graduating with a BSc (Hons) degree in Food Science from the University of Pretoria (UP) in May as part of UP’s autumn graduation season. “The more you know, the more you realise you don’t know and the thirst...
Posted on May 15, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has conferred an honorary doctorate on Associate Professor Makhosazana Xaba, an award-winning poet, short story writer, essayist and editor, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to literature, feminist thought and cultural activism in South Africa.
Posted on May 13, 2025
The University of Pretoria has conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
Posted on May 13, 2025
University of Pretoria (UP) graduate Maikeleng Ledimo will be graduating in May with a master’s in Nursing Science (Research). Her research focuses on the importance of accurately completing the J88 form – a medico-legal document used to record the findings of a medical examination in...
Posted on May 13, 2025
Research by Professors Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu and Ramos Emmanuel Mabugu found that investing aggressively in agriculture, using a mix of external and domestic fiscal sources to tackle poverty and inequality and achieve inclusive economic growth.
Posted on May 12, 2025
PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, to promote ongoing cooperation between the two institutions and achieve maximum mutual benefits. This broad institutional agreement encompasses all...
Posted on May 12, 2025
A University of Pretoria (UP) theology graduate has made a significant contribution to the field of correctional dynamics with her research on the complex relationships between correctional officials and inmates. In her study, Fredolene Manganye, who graduated with a master’s degree from...
Posted on May 12, 2025
Every May, Global Employee Health and Fitness Month is commemorated
Posted on May 12, 2025
From a young age, Dr Louisa Dlamini knew that medicine was her calling. Having grown up in Mabopane, a township in Tshwane, under difficult socio-economic conditions, becoming a doctor might have seemed like a dream too big to chase – perhaps even far-fetched.
Posted on May 12, 2025
South Africa’s only Veterinary Science university faculty has just graduated its 100th class
Posted on May 12, 2025
The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. But is it? Professor Daniel Bradlow and Professor Robert Wade reflect on reform opportunities for the G20 under South Africa's presidency in the Conversation Africa article.
Posted on May 12, 2025
Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) may have identified the gene that is responsible for diet-related obesity. By exploring the role of the novel gene Slc7a8, they have made a potential breakthrough in current knowledge about the cellular mechanisms that drive fat accumulation. This...
Posted on May 09, 2025
PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded one of South Africa’s most distinguished science leaders, Dr Khotso Mokhele, an honorary doctorate in recognition of his extraordinary intellectual and leadership contributions to science, higher education and innovation in South...
Posted on May 09, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded veteran journalist Cornelius Johannes (Neels) Jackson (64) the Chancellor’s Medal in recognition of his lifelong commitment to telling the evolving story of church and faith in South Africa.
Posted on May 09, 2025
Standard Bank of South Africa has partnered with the University of Pretoria (UP) through its leading high-tech business incubator, TuksNovation, to launch the Standard Bank-TuksNovation Innovation Challenge 2025.
Posted on May 09, 2025
Thabang Motale from Soweto will be graduating from UP with a master’s degree in Practical Theology
Posted on May 09, 2025
Mavundla and Frost completed the 56km ultramarathon with times of 05:11:08 and 05:30:08 respectively
Posted on May 08, 2025
Research by UP is helping South African producers find new ways to grow white button mushrooms sustainably
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