Posted on September 27, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP researchers were elected to become the first members of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS).
Posted on September 26, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP’s doctors performed a world first heart operation in the Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
Posted on September 22, 2022
22 September 1961: 1000 votes. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby, reported that for the first time in Tukkie history, more than 1000 students voted in the Student Representative Council election.
Posted on September 21, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP’s Science Centre, SCI-Enza, celebrated the International Day of Peace by folding 1000 origami birds.
Posted on September 20, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" Tukkie’s student newspaper, the Perdeby reported on the students struggle with fashion.
Posted on September 19, 2022
19 September 1975: Squash courts at UP. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” the squash courts were inaugurated at LC de Villiers sports grounds.
Posted on September 16, 2022
16 September 1975: Fire in Old Agricultural building. At 16:00 on this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” a fire broke out on the top floor of the Old Agricultural building.
Posted on September 15, 2022
15 September 1967: The Building for Basic Medical Sciences inaugurated. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” the prime Minister B.J. Vorster opened the new building on the medical campus.
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