Posted on June 06, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby, reported on the design of the climbing wall on the Hillcrest Campus.
Posted on June 06, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and the Department of Science and Innovation signed a Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate in the area of smart transport, cities and environments.
Posted on June 06, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP honored the life of botanist, Prof Margaretha Mes.
Posted on June 06, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the foundation stone of the Old Arts Building was laid by Lord Gladstone.
Posted on June 06, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" Professor Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UP, presented his inaugural address as part of the Faculty of Humanities.
Posted on June 06, 2023
On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” the first tree-planting ceremony took place to welcome first year students on campus.
Posted on June 06, 2023
On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” UP graduate, Shudufhadzo Musida was crowned the new Miss South Africa.
Posted on June 06, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Aula was inaugurated by the Governor General, Dr E.G. Jansen. This event was covered by the local and national press.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Pretoria Chapter of the United Nations Association of South Africa hosted their first Green Week on the campus.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" Dr R.E. Moraka,the first black Dean of Students resigned at UP to take up the position of Vice-Principal at the University of the Free State.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" President Thabo Mbeki opened the new Law building.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP launched a law clinic on its Mamelodi Campus. This clinic operated as a branch of UP’s Law Clinic that was founded in 1981. This clinic is managed by an attorney, a secretary and four candidate attorneys.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP’s Department of Security Services warned students against scam artists. The article, featuring the most prevalent 2015 scams targeting students, was printed in the student newspaper the Perdeby on this day.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP conferred an honorary doctorate on the Honorable Goh ChokTong, a senior minister of the Republic of Singapore. Senior Minister Goh was awarded a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) (honoris causa). Vice-Chancellor and Principal of...
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the construction of the Chemistry building started. The Chemistry building was built to accommodate the growing number of medical students at the institution.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the UP Vice-chancellor and Rector, Prof Cheryl de la Rey, opened the Groenkloof campus.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, the Perdeby, reported on the environmental impact of the photocopy machines on campus.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the UP Council implemented a flexible language policy.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP’s student newspaper, Perdeby, included an article on the history of rugby at the University.
Posted on June 05, 2023
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the first professor in Surgery, Prof H.J. Besselaar, was appointed in the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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