Posted on September 06, 2020
06 September 1958: Aula opens. On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” the Aula was officially opened by the Governor General, Dr EG Jansen.
Posted on August 20, 2020
20 August 1976: Drama productions at the Masker. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby (featured below), announced a drama production week at the Masker.
Posted on August 18, 2020
18 August 1950. (New) UP blazers available! On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper the Perdeby announced that the UP blazer, Alumni blazer, rugby jersey and socks as well as the UP tie and honorary blazers were finally available to buy at Grant Mackenzie.
Posted on August 16, 2020
16 August 2013: Audiences attended the first public performance of the newly installed Rieger Organ in the UP Chapel. This "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" ended with an evening performance by Wim Viljoen, Ockie Vermeulen and Theo van Wyk. The installation of this organ improved...
Posted on August 30, 2017
Unlike most musical instruments, the pipe organ is commonly defined by the place where it's often played: church. Prof Theo van Wyk, Head of the Department of UP Arts, clears up some preconceptions about this amazing instrument.
Posted on August 17, 2016
The University of Pretoria curates and manages one of the most extensive ceramic collections in South Africa.
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