A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 21 August 1941

21 August 1941: Council appoints committee to investigate expansion of grounds. On this “"Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP appointed M.C. Botha, Gerard Moerdyk and J. Postmus to purchase grounds between Burnett street and the train line.

 The following aerial images show how the Hillcrest campus UP has expanded during the years:

UP Aerial photo 1950s © University of Pretoria Archives

UP Aerial photo 1960s © University of Pretoria Archives

UP aerial photo 1970s © University of Pretoria Archives

UP aerial photo 1980s © University of Pretoria Archives

The UPA preserves the history of the University of Pretoria. We have an extensive photo collection and earlier copies of the senate and council minutes. Please contact us  on [email protected] to share your memories of Tukkies or access our collection virtually.