Posted on November 18, 2022
18 November 1916: Prime Minister address staff and students at Transvaal University College (TUC). On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” Johannesburg newspaper the Rand Daily Mail reported on the end of year ceremony of the TUC.
Posted on November 16, 2022
16 November 1968: UP’s angling club goes on tour. On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria” fishing enthusiasts went on tour.
Posted on November 15, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Orchestra of the Department of Preforming Arts performed of the Technikon Pretoria performed in UP’s Musaion theatre.
Posted on November 14, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP launched the Benfield Natural Centre for Africa. The aim of this centre was to act as a multidisciplinary platform where postgraduate students and researchers could find solutions for the African continent that have been greatly impacted...
Posted on November 11, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP launched Dr Hespina Rukato's book, Future Africa: Prospects for democracy and development under NEPAD, at the Faculty of Law.
Posted on November 10, 2022
10 November 2015: Meal assistance. On this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria”, UP assisted its resident students with meals.
Posted on November 09, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria”, Tukkie swimmer Cameron van den Burgh shattered another world record.
Posted on November 04, 2022
04 November 1991: Prof. Danie Joubert’s farewell function. This "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria", ended with the farewell function of UP rector Daniel Malan Joubert (1928-1994).
Posted on November 03, 2022
03 November 1946: UP showcased legendary artist. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria", the University celebrated Bettie Celliers-Barnard art work at a public exhibit.
Posted on November 02, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the opera “Lilac Time” was performed in the Aula.
Posted on November 01, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" Prof CM de la Rey was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria replacing Prof Callie Pistorius who resigned in March 2009 to accept the position as Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hull.
Posted on October 28, 2022
28 October 1977: Human Sciences building opened. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria", the HSB which cost approximately R5 600 00 to build, was officially opened.
Posted on October 27, 2022
27 October 1988: Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Public Health officially opened. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the rector and vice-chancellor Prof DM Joubert opened the new facilities on the Onderstepoort campus.
Posted on October 25, 2022
25 October 1985: Kya Rosa officially opened. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" Dr. Anton Rupert officially opened the replica of Kya Rosa built on the Hatfield campus.
Posted on October 24, 2022
24 October 1964: Students may graduate stars. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria", the Johannesburg based newspaper the, Rand Daily Mail, reported on the theatre and film courses that will be presented at UP.
Posted on October 21, 2022
21 October 1983: Indoor sport center opened. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP rector Prof DM Joubert opened the indoor sport center.
Posted on October 20, 2022
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 October 19, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP’s Department of Security Services warned students against scam artists. The article feature the most prevalent 2015 scams that target students was printed in the student newspaper the Perdeby on this day.
Posted on October 18, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP conferred a honorary doctorate to the Honorable Goh Chok Tong, a senior minister of the Republic of Singapore. Senior Minister Goh was awarded a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) (honoris causa). Vic-Chancellor and Principal of...
Posted on October 17, 2022
17 October 1942: New Chemistry cornerstones laid. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the construction of the Chemistry building started. It was built to accommodate the growing numbers of medical students at the institution.
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