Welcome to Research Matters. This curated site highlights some of the University of Pretoria’s most impactful and innovative research which addresses some of our society’s most pressing concerns so that we can transform lives and communities. We are rated as the number one university in South Africa for research outputs. Our vision is to be a leading research-intensive university in Africa that is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact. We develop people, create knowledge and strive to make a difference locally and internationally.
Every year around autumn people marvel at the sight of acres and acres of bright red vineyards decorating the landscape of the Cape Winelands.
“There are more than 6 million HIV+ people living in our region, and some would say we are the 3rd most obese nation in the world,” says Prof Michael Pepper, Director of the recently launched Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) at the University of Pretoria (UP).
How do you get a crocodile to urinate in a cup? That is one of the questions that Dr Jan Myburgh from the University of Pretoria (UP) and his colleagues have had to research in order to develop reliable, effective ways of monitoring the health of farmed crocodiles in anticipation of a coming boom in the local industry.
With most of the world’s population now living in cities and the current rate of urbanization showing no signs of abating, the sustainable management of urban areas has become one of the most important development challenges of our time.
Food safety is vital for public health and well-being. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognizes this and used it as the theme for World Health Day 2015 celebrated on 7 April.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern that affects both human and animal health.
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