Posted on March 06, 2019
Dr Christel Hansen, a lecturer in the Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology at the University of Pretoria, and a professional geographic information science practitioner, was recently awarded the prestigious Society of South African Geographers (SSAG) Centenary Award for 2019.
Posted on March 06, 2019
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Veterinary Science course has been ranked 43rd globally in the QS World University Rankings for 2019. Furthermore, UP is among seven South African universities which have courses in the top 500 in the world, in this ranking system.
Posted on March 05, 2019
For many of us, wildlife has a great social value, and conservation is rightly seen as a priority for our sustainable existence on this planet. However, the manner in which wildlife conservation is best achieved has become an area of heated debate.
Posted on March 04, 2019
If you’re having difficulty following conversations in noisy places like restaurants, or find that you’re having to turn up the volume of the TV, it may be time to have your hearing tested, as you could be experiencing the first signs of hearing impairment.
Posted on March 04, 2019
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Pretoria is supporting the South African government in their reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a universal call to form partnerships to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people...
Posted on February 28, 2019
Tuks rower Thabelo Masutha made local rowing history in East London recently when he won the Silver Single Sculls-race at the Buffalo Regatta.
Posted on February 28, 2019
People need not fear the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as it’s an opportunity for job creation – as long as companies recognise the need for automation and upskill their workforce.
Posted on February 28, 2019
The University of Pretoria (UP) and the Collège de France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on research programmes, doctoral supervision and staff exchanges.
Posted on February 28, 2019
The University of Pretoria (UP) recently honoured top matric achievers at a celebratory dinner hosted by Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe.
Posted on February 28, 2019
The University of Pretoria has launched a new website, after analysing three years of user trends and other market research to identify what visitors want most from the site.
Posted on February 26, 2019
Medicinal Plant Science doctoral student Analike Blom van Staden of the University of Pretoria (UP) was recently awarded for her oral presentation on the effect of rooibos on hypopigmented conditions at the 45th annual congress of the South African Association of Botanists held in early January.
Posted on February 26, 2019
For the next few weeks Karabo Dhlamini’s primary focus will not be on scoring high marks in class tests, but on outfoxing some of the world’s best female footballers with her dribbling skills.
Posted on February 25, 2019
Ofentse Mathibela, an honours student in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, recently received the award for best poster in the Physiology/ Ecophysiology/ Biotechnology category at the 45th annual congress of the South African Association of Botanists held in early January.
Posted on February 25, 2019
Are you an aspiring rapper, a skilled MC, a slam poet, and a UP student? If so, UP wants to hear from you! You could win cool UP branded gear from the UP Shop by sending us a 15- to 20-second video or audio clip of you showing off your rapping skills or doing a slam poetry performance celebrating...
Posted on February 21, 2019
Dr Eyob Tesfamariam of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently accepted the President’s Award from the Soil Science Society of South Africa for delivering the best oral presentation at the society’s Combined Congress recently held in...
Posted on February 20, 2019
Professor Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria (UP), urged 63 students, who are the 2019 recipients of the prestigious Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, to give back to the community once they have completed their studies.
Posted on February 20, 2019
Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom visited the University of Pretoria recently for a preview of the Javett Art Centre at UP (Javett-UP) as construction of this new home for African art at the university’s Hatfield Campus nears completion.
Posted on February 20, 2019
Criminal law should not be used to punish the poor for being poor. However, many by-laws across South Africa prohibit sleeping in public spaces, begging, loitering, and trading without a permit. Offenders may be fined, arrested and detained.
Posted on February 19, 2019
Angola has decriminalised consensual same-sex acts between adults in private.
Posted on February 18, 2019
Dr Siona O’Connell talks to Tukkie about her documentary Uitgesmyt (“Thrown out”), which focuses on the effects of forced removals and land restitution.
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