Posted on September 07, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Department of Business Management awarded six doctorates at a single ceremony for the first time in department’s history. This graduation pointed to the growth of the department in recent years.
Posted on September 05, 2022
5 September 1944: Senate announced that Spring day will be a University holiday. In a letter to the Student Council on this “Day in the life of the University of Pretoria UP’s management stated that they will adhere to the student’s request and grant them the official holiday...
Posted on August 19, 2022
19 August 1977: UP’s student newspaper, Die Perdeby, wins best national student newspaper of 1976. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" Die Perdeby shared the first prize with Irwa, the University of the Orange Free State’s, student paper.
Posted on August 18, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the two MBA (Master in Business Administration) programmes at TUKS was combined.
Posted on August 17, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the two departments in the Faculty of Theology amalgamated to form a single Faculty in which two of the South African churches would be represented.
Posted on August 15, 2022
15 August 2016: The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UP, Prof Cheryl de la Rey officially opened the Tšwelopele Building on the Prinshof Campus. This "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" increased the Health Sciences capacity by 100%.
Posted on August 12, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Perdeby, reported on the achievements of the Tukkie sports team at the 2002 Manchester Common Wealth Games.
Posted on August 11, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Department of Communication Pathology celebrated the 100th birthday of Prof Pierre Pienaar.
Posted on August 10, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" prof. Nico de Bruyn, explained the impact and importance of the University's research work done on the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme.
Posted on August 08, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the local newspaper, Pretoria News, reported on the appointment of one of the youngest deans in the Faculty of Law.
Posted on August 05, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Perdeby, reported on the achievements of the Tukkie gymnastic team.
Posted on August 04, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Perdeby, reported on the appointment of a new cafeteria manager.
Posted on August 03, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the foundation stone of the Transvaal University College was laid by Lord Gladstone.
Posted on August 02, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the report on the extraordinary design of the new engineering building on campus.
Posted on August 01, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Education Faculty publication In-Tuition reported on a new childhood reading series developed by staff members.
Posted on July 29, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the University’s drama, dance, vocal and orchestra group performed Loeloeraai in the Arena, Pretoria State Theatre.
Posted on July 28, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Tuks air squadron became part of the UP Commando.
Posted on July 27, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" UP honored the life of botanist, Prof. Margaretha Mes.
Posted on July 26, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" The TUKS 85 drama and dance group performed the play “Gansdans (Goose dance)” at the Opera in the State Theatre.
Posted on July 25, 2022
On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) awarded the Harvey Shacklock Gold medal to prof. Madeleine du Toit.
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