The articles in this edition showcase work from all nine of our faculties, and underscore our University’s slogan ‘Make today matter’.
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RE.SEARCH provides an impactful and insightful snapshot of research and innovation across UP’s faculties, institutes, units and centres. We share it with our influential stakeholders such as government, diplomatic corps, donors and funders at UP’s high-profile events, and with media to show the scope of UP’s impact in and on society under a single theme. You can view previous editions of the publication on the magazine landing page.
We would not be able to live up to our slogan ‘Make today matter’ without the passion of all our staff who are working towards building a more sustainable future. In all aspects, our research aims to make a positive impact on society by changing lives and shaping a better future.
In this bumper 10th edition, we show how we make today matter by:
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November 22, 2024
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This edition is curated around the concept of One Health, in which the University of Pretoria plays a leading role globally, and is based on our research expertise in the various disciplines across healthcare for people, the environment and animals.
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Paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Llewellyn Padayachy, Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Steve Biko Academic Hospital, is redefining how brain-related diseases are diagnosed and treated, especially in low-resource settings. He’s at the forefront of pioneering work in non-invasive techniques to assess and measure raised pressure inside the skull,...
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Africa faces immense challenges in neurosurgery, such as severe underfunding, a lack of training positions and a high burden of disease. There is one neurosurgeon per four million people, far below the WHO’s recommendation of one per 200 000. This shortage, compounded by the lack of a central brain tumour registry and limited access to diagnostics, severely impacts patient outcomes.
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