Posted on September 05, 2023
The Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria takes immense pride in announcing the distinguished appointment of Associate Professor Trevor Nyakudya to two influential positions within the esteemed International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). These appointments underscore...
Posted on September 01, 2023
The Department of Physiology celebrated the arrival of spring in style on the 1st of September with a fantastic picnic at Hillcrest Campus. It was a day of sunshine, laughter, and bonding among our staff.
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...
Posted on July 31, 2023
The Department of Physiology takes great pleasure in extending a warm welcome to Ms Khanyisa Maswanganye and Ms Nibha Surajlal, our distinguished interns. Their appointment, made possible through the Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus (PYES) initiative, marks a significant step towards...
Posted on July 28, 2023
The Department of Physiology is proud to highlight the enriching experiences of two esteemed colleagues, Dr Nivash Rugbeer and Prof Alisa Phulukdaree, who participated in the Biostatistics Symposium held from July 3rd to 5th, 2023, at the Future Africa campus of the University of Pretoria.
Posted on July 17, 2023
Charlise Basson recently made significant strides in the field of biosciences by presenting her research at the International Conference on BIOMATH in Pomorie, Bulgaria.
Posted on June 03, 2023
Congratulations to all the remarkable postgraduate students of the Department of Physiology who have successfully completed their postgraduate studies. This momentous occasion marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, and you should be incredibly proud of your...
Posted on June 02, 2023
Cape Town, June 29, 2023 – Mrs. Maryna Botha, our esteemed departmental administrator, recently had the honor of attending the Professional Administrators Conference South Africa (PACSA).
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.
Posted on May 18, 2023
On May 12th, 2023, Ms. Zukisa Tshabalala, the coordinator of the BCMP program from the Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, delivered a compelling lecture on the Management of HIV/AIDS in South Africa to the 3rd year Psychoneuroimmunology and Higher...
Posted on May 12, 2023
We were honored to welcome the executive members of the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA) to our Department of Physiology, Division of Biokinetics and Sports Science.
Posted on April 12, 2023
Michael Stark began his research journey in the Department of Physiology in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Visagie and Professor Annie Joubert when he was only 19 years old. He is the first undergraduate student in the Department of Physiology to initiate his cell biology research...
Posted on April 07, 2023
The Department of Physiology had the privilege of hosting Dr Jill McMahon, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Human Anatomy at Michigan State University (MSU), during her research visit facilitated by the Department of Anatomy at the University of Pretoria. The engagement provided a...
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...
Posted on March 22, 2023
Dr van Rooy recently presented a lecture: "Teaching with the brain in mind" as a FLY@NAS event. Her talk focused on the ability of the brain to use sensory information to make sense of our surroundings and for survival.
Posted on March 14, 2023
Prof Joubert had the privilege to attend an Academic Leadership Workshop presented by Prof E Cloete.
Posted on March 10, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Janette Bester from our department for receiving a Y2 rating from the National Research Foundation!
Posted on March 02, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Abe Kasonga, Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, for achieving a Y2 NRF rating.
Posted on March 01, 2023
Physiology Dept. Head (Prof Joubert) completes elite UP Leadership Program.
Posted on February 27, 2023
Congratulations to Professor Trevor Nyakudya, an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences
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