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UP professor awarded Fulbright scholarship to study perceptions of the role of female police officers in the US

Posted on May 06, 2020

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout from the Faculty of Humanities has been selected as a principal candidate for the Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program (SARSP) for the 2020-2021 academic year.

IN MY OPINION: Why government must lift the ban on tobacco sales – UP experts weigh in

Posted on April 30, 2020

Despite several calls by smokers and the legal tobacco industry, on 29 April, government confirmed its uncompromising stance on the ban. Strangely, this announcement follows only six days after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that government planned to lift the tobacco ban as South Africa...

COVID-19 and mental illness: ‘We must be sensitive to the needs of those living with a dual burden,’ says UP academic

Posted on April 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic poses an urgent threat to both the physical welfare of individuals and the collective economic health of our communities. But there is also a looming mental-health crisis just waiting to erupt.

COMMENT: ‘The fight against gender-based violence is everyone’s responsibility’

Posted on December 06, 2019

The announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that 200 social workers will be employed to provide targeted services to survivors at social work centres is an important beginning. However, much more needs to be done to prevent GBV.

Eight winners of University Social Responsibility Photography Competition announced

Posted on October 31, 2019

University Social Responsibility efforts have been highlighted throughout October. As part of the campaign, UP held a photography competition in which students were encouraged to take a picture which encapsulates a social responsibility project they’re involved in.

Triumph of the spirit: Tinyiko Gwambe inspires on graduation stage

Posted on April 12, 2019

The University of Pretoria (UP) congratulates Tinyiko Cathrine Gwambe on graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree with distinction, and welcomes her back to UP to pursue her postgraduate studies.

Reineth Prinsloo elected as vice-president of the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG)

Posted on January 28, 2019

Prof Reineth Prinsloo was elected as vice-president of the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG), Inc. Founded in 1979, IASWG is the premier international association for social workers and allied helping professionals engaged in group work.

Launch of book by Prof Lourie Terblanche

Posted on September 28, 2018

A book authored by Prof Lourie Terblance of our Department was officially launched on 19 September 2018 at the annual conference of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association in Port Elizabeth.