UP’s Prof. Nyakudya earns C2 NRF rating for Research in Phytomedicine

Posted on September 11, 2024

Professor Trevor Nyakudya, an associate professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria, has been awarded the prestigious C2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Research on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Featured in Forbes Africa

Posted on September 10, 2024

Dr. MacMillan and team’s research on RED-S in African athletes featured in Forbes Africa.

Bridging the Neuroscience Gap: A Collaborative Networking Event

Posted on August 13, 2024

On 8 August 2024, the Brain Tumor and Translational Neurosciences Centre (BTC) hosted a unique networking event at the University of Pretoria's Future Africa Campus.

International partnership explores Vitamin D signalling in Keloid Pathogenesis

Posted on February 07, 2024

In a ground-breaking effort to combat the challenges of keloid treatment, Professor Janette Bester of the Department of Physiology has forged an international partnership with Professors Fiona Wood and Mark Fear from the Burn Injury Research Unit at the University of Western Australia aimed at...

Celebrating Excellence: Prof Janette Bester and Dr Michelle Visagie Appointed to Editorial Roles at Frontiers

Posted on September 12, 2023

The Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of two distinguished members of our faculty, Prof Janette Bester and Dr Michelle Visagie. Both have been selected for prestigious editorial roles at Frontiers, a leading platform for...

Prof Annie Joubert: A remarkable academic & mentor in focus

Posted on August 16, 2023

In recognition of Women's Month, we celebrate the remarkable career of Prof Annie Joubert, a distinguished academic known for her exceptional mentorship of junior researchers and her significant contributions to research, teaching and learning. With an illustrious journey spanning over two...

Exciting TURF Symposium Ignites Research Passion Among University of Pretoria Students

Posted on May 31, 2023

The Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted the highly anticipated TURF Symposium, marking the opening of TURF for the year 2023. Undergraduate students from all disciplines were warmly welcomed to participate in this enlightening event.

Empowering Rural Schools to Improve Learning and Health: A Collaborative Research Project

Posted on March 31, 2023

We are thrilled to share an exciting collaborative research project in which the Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria is playing a significant role. This initiative, titled "Schools as Enabling Spaces to Improve Learning and Health-Related Quality of Life," is a groundbreaking...