Posted on September 11, 2024
Prof Jane Knight, a leading global scholar in the field of international higher education, research and innovation, has received an honorary doctorate from UP.
Posted on September 11, 2024
The new Women in Leadership Programme (WLP), launched at the University of Pretoria (UP) on 16 August, sets out to increase the number of women in leadership positions in higher education.
Posted on September 10, 2024
#UPGraduation2024: UP's fully online programmes continue to make education more accessible, with a record 400 UPOnline graduates receiving their qualifications during UP’s recent Spring Graduation ceremonies.
Posted on September 10, 2024
UP EXPERT OPINION: On World Suicide Prevention Day, we should start talking more about suicide prevention strategies, says Dr Hanlé Kirkcaldy, Clinical Psychologist and Head of the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Pretoria.
Posted on September 10, 2024
Prof Baldwyn Torto, an Extraordinary Professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently inducted into the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) as an International Fellow.
Posted on September 09, 2024
Six years ago Tshinangi Fabrice Kapya was working as a car guard at a Pretoria mall. Today he’s a lecturer at the University of Pretoria, and a new PhD graduate.
Posted on September 09, 2024
This was the observation of Karin Blignault, a passionate horse rider, author and occupational therapist from Cape Town, who is among the proud graduates at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Spring Graduation ceremonies. Earning her master’s degree in occupational therapy at the age...
Posted on September 09, 2024
Kotze's impact on UP and its students will be remembered for years to come. Her innovative teaching methods, boundless enthusiasm and deep empathy have left an enduring legacy. The posthumous award of her PhD is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to education and the...
Posted on September 07, 2024
At a time when most people are considering retirement, Peet Bloem (66) made the bold decision to pursue his lifelong calling of becoming a minister. After a distinguished 36-year career at Sasol, Bloem took the leap and enrolled at the University of Pretoria (UP) to study theology full-time.
Posted on September 06, 2024
"At UP, we believe in the transformative power of research, and this ranking reaffirms our standing as a research-intensive institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and contributing meaningfully to global scholarship,” said Professor Sunil Maharaj, UP Vice-Principal for...
Posted on September 06, 2024
Celeste Fourie discovered she had a brain tumour while studying for a master’s degree in meteorology at the University of Pretoria (UP) in 2022. “I was overcome with joy and tremendous relief,” she says. “With all the challenges, I was happy to reach the finish line. But...
Posted on September 06, 2024
Building a life together as newlyweds is already a challenge for most. Add to that studying for a doctorate, and it takes ‘couple goals’ to a new level. But for Jean-Pierre Stander (28) and René Stander (27), who both graduated with PhDs in Mathematical Statistics at the University...
Posted on September 05, 2024
Yesterday at the Paris Paralympic Games, Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole won bronze in the men's quad-doubles, beating Brazil's Leandro Pena and Ymanitu Silva. It is the first time African wheelchair players have medaled at the Games.
Posted on September 05, 2024
NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH: Meet new UP PhD graduate Dr Hanri Kriel, who shares her story of living with Miller syndrome and overcoming the challenges that came with hearing loss.
Posted on September 04, 2024
The University of Pretoria has awarded one of South Africa’s most celebrated Afrikaans poets, Professor Antjie Krog, an honorary doctorate in recognition of her contributions to literature, language and social justice.
Posted on September 04, 2024
A major driver of the climate crisis is the global culture of consumerism and the consequent increase in household waste. It is this issue that sparked the research conducted by recent Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing Management graduate and UP lecturer Dr Euodia Botha
Posted on September 03, 2024
New UP master’s degree graduate Seipati Lepele’s research could help build greater stability in South Africa’s banking system.
Posted on September 03, 2024
South Africa's built environment professionals gathered at the University of Pretoria for the annual #BIMHarambeeAfrica conference, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology in collaboration with BIMcommUNITY.Africa.
Posted on September 02, 2024
UP’s Spring Graduation ceremonies are under way! It will be conferring degrees, diplomas and certificates on over 2000 students this week, with more than 26% receiving donor-funded support.
Posted on August 30, 2024
Young people say a key factor in encouraging more girls to take up studies and careers in scientific fields is support from successful women academics. This was a key message from the three youngest speakers at the UP’s 6th Women in Science Symposium.
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