Posted on June 06, 2025
How UP researcher Dr Pfarelo Matsila’s journey of care and scholarship transformed personal challenges into insightful work on gendered care in South Africa’s informal economy.
Posted on June 06, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted a public lecture by Dr Stephen Wooten, a cultural anthropologist from the University of Oregon in the US.
Posted on June 06, 2025
Von Ludwiger’s interest in medicine stemmed from his love for biology, science, and connecting with people
Posted on June 05, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing how we work, play and relax. Whether you use ChatGPT to write a brief, Midjourney to generate visuals or MuseNet to create unique soundtracks, these technologies have opened up opportunities for richer content.
Posted on June 05, 2025
For Muhammed Samaria, five years at UP led to two degrees, lasting friendships and personal growth. Now pursuing his LLM and serving as an Academic Associate, he reflects: “All the effort, late nights and shared study sessions were worth it. UP gave me more than an education — it gave...
Posted on June 05, 2025
Prof Andrew McKechnie, Professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology and the holder of the South African Research Chair in Conservation Physiology (co-hosted by the South African National Biodiversity Institute and UP), was recently awarded a prestigious A2-rating by the National Research...
Posted on June 04, 2025
“When your qualification is purpose-driven, the motivation to keep going despite the demands is stronger,” says Sindisiwe Kubeka of UP’s Health Sciences Faculty, who balanced a demanding professional role with completing a master’s in Strategic Communication Management.
Posted on June 04, 2025
PRETORIA – The University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestra (UPSO) recently hosted the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra (UMSO) for a powerful cultural exchange.
Posted on June 04, 2025
Widely known as the “Science Oscars”, the NSTF-South32 Awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation.
Posted on June 04, 2025
Dr Bianca Frost will take on the Comrades Marathon to support UP’s missing-middle students.
Posted on June 03, 2025
Carol Nonkwelo, director of research & innovation support at UP, died aged 61
Posted on June 03, 2025
In a step to elevate the value of volunteerism, UNV and UP launched the Global Volunteer Index
Posted on June 02, 2025
“Make learning memorable. Make it meaningful. Make it stick.” These were the guiding words from globally acclaimed e-learning pioneer Professor Badrul Khan, who delivered a masterclass on SMART Blended Learning at the University of Pretoria (UP) on Friday, 30 May 2025.
Posted on June 02, 2025
PRETORIA – Africa must confront not just what it lacks, but what it has and how it can wield that power on its own terms. That was the recurring theme in the final plenary session of Africa Week 2025, titled: ‘What about Africa?’.
Posted on June 02, 2025
A breakthrough in rehabilitation for paraplegics may be just around the corner
Posted on June 02, 2025
UP and other South African institutions have launched a nationwide study to measure the burden of Type 1 diabetes
Posted on May 31, 2025
World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on 31 May to raise awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco use
Posted on May 30, 2025
Commercial property strategist, legal scholar and new University of Pretoria (UP) Master of Laws (LLM) graduate Johann Pretorius is hopeful that his master’s degree research could shape the future of retail leasing and data-driven decision-making.
Posted on May 30, 2025
Four UP staff members are set to tackle South Africa’s Comrades Marathon
Posted on May 30, 2025
The Principals Forum, arranged by the SANCB, was hosted at UP’s Groenkloof Campus
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