Posted on May 29, 2020
In an effort to continue supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic, various faculties and units at the University of Pretoria (UP) have rolled out projects and initiatives to make this difficult period more manageable for our student body.
Posted on May 25, 2020
The release of offenders during the COVID-19 crisis is not unique to South Africa – many countries have pardoned thousands of prisoners in order to convert prisons into medical facilities or to create social distancing.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Posted on September 18, 2018
Prof Christiaan Bezuidenhout from our Department was invited to present a paper at the International Police Executive Symposium (IPES) in Vienna, Austria. The symposium was hosted at The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) from 19 to 23 August 2018. IPES aims to bring police...
Posted on July 30, 2018
As an initiative of UPSSWA (University of Pretoria Student Social Workers Association), Ms Juliet Sambo and fifteen social work students spent Mandela Day volunteering at the Amandea Safe House for Children in Pretoria North.
Posted on July 30, 2018
A group of staff members of our Department spent their 67 minutes in honour of the legacy of Nelson Mandela at Funanani Trust in Mamelodi.
Posted on June 29, 2018
The International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG) honoured Prof Reineth Prinsloo with a lifetime award as their IASWG International Honoree 2018 at their 40th annual international symposium held in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, in June this year.
Posted on June 15, 2018
Every year, June 15 is internationally recognised as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of the elderly as a vulnerable group in society.
Posted on May 25, 2018
Congratulations to two staff members of our Department, Prof Lourie Terblanche and Prof Francois Steyn, who were acknowledged as NRF-rated researchers at a formal dinner in honour of the University’s Exceptional Academic Achievers and NRF-rated Researchers.
Posted on December 06, 2016
A research project by researchers at the Centre for Child Law in collaboration with Enterprises UP, examined laws, policies and related sources that impact adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights in 23 African countries.
Posted on October 17, 2016
The Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI) expressed concern over the current circumstances in higher education across South Africa.
Posted on May 31, 2016
National Child Protection Week provides an opportunity for duty bearers and civil society to reflect on our progress in creating a more just society by putting children first.
Posted on May 25, 2016
Two of our staff members, Laetitia Coetzee and Phillicia Ledwaba, were awarded degrees at the Autumn Graduation Ceremony of the University.
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