Posted on May 16, 2024
Gwaha Madwette, graduates with a master’s degree and has become the first UP recipient of the Wenner-Gren Wadsworth African Fellowship. The award will support him in making progress on a research project that will look more deeply into healthcare processes.
Posted on May 15, 2024
UP has honoured globally acclaimed African Studies and History scholar Professor Toyin Falola with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his distinguished academic achievements and outstanding contributions as a public intellectual.
Posted on May 15, 2024
17 doctoral candidates received their degrees during UP’s Autumn Graduation ceremonies.
Posted on May 14, 2024
University of Johannesburg lecturer Dr Terence Fenn, recently graduated with a doctoral degree in Informatics from UP’s EBIT Faculty. His thesis explores how smart technologies can enhance urban spaces while prioritising community needs.
Posted on May 13, 2024
Dr Harry Owen (74) graduated from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Humanities with a PhD in Creative Writing.
Posted on May 10, 2024
Dr Victory Sumanu, an example of resilience and dedication, recently graduated with a PhD in Veterinary Physiology from UP. Her research explores alternative options for sustainable poultry farming practices.
Posted on May 10, 2024
"Receiving a PhD in the year I turn 80 is a special gift," says Meiring du Plessis, who graduated from UP with a doctorate in Soil Science at the age of 80.
Posted on May 09, 2024
“Having degrees from UP broadens my horizons – I do not feel limited to South Africa alone when it comes to the trajectory of my career,” says three-time mining engineering graduate Divine Ile, whose master’s thesis earned her a distinction.
Posted on May 09, 2024
Dr Samuel Imevbore, the proud recipient of a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) degree, having battled through the complications of sickle cell anaemia to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor.
Posted on May 08, 2024
South African musician, Nicholas Joubert, has orchestrated a symphony of success, juggling academic pursuits with a flourishing music career at UP.
Posted on May 07, 2024
Khensani Sombani, an educator who teaches in Mavalani Village in Limpopo, has become an inspiration to many after overcoming all the obstacles in her path to receive her master’s degree in education from UP recently.
Posted on May 03, 2024
“Clothing is a complete language that has internal and external influences on all of us,” says Zandile Zamela (33), who will be graduating from the University of Pretoria (UP) with a master’s degree in Consumer Science, specialising in Clothing Management.
Posted on May 03, 2024
At first, he cared mostly for sports – now it’s human rights. UP diversity and inclusion specialist Tumelo “Duke” Rasebopye has graduated with a master’s specialising in leadership and gender equality.
Posted on May 02, 2024
“I am excited to see UP growing in astronomy, especially as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and MeerKAT are such important, high-profile international projects,” said Dr Button of the two projects in which UP is involved. “I am honoured that my PhD constitutes a milestone in...
Posted on April 30, 2024
After “volumes of work, moments of self-doubt, meltdowns, and time away from friends and family”, Samantha Castle, head of Alumni Relations at UP, has realised her dream of obtaining a PhD.
Posted on April 24, 2024
Duané Kitching (24), a Junior Marketer at UP & recent Master of Commerce in Marketing Management graduate, scored her latest academic success with a research study focused on Nando's tongue-in-cheek adverts related to loadshedding.
Posted on April 23, 2024
UP has awarded world-renowned conservation scholar, Professor Stuart Pimm, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of conservation biology.
Posted on April 19, 2024
UP has awarded World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contribution in Africa and beyond as a leader, global health expert, advocate and diplomat.
Posted on April 18, 2024
“The key to social media marketing is accepting new trends and being at ease with change. It's important to be adaptable, since what's fashionable now might not be so tomorrow," says Munaka Muthambi graduating with a BCom Marketing Management (Hon) degree from UP.
Posted on April 17, 2024
Dr Reuel Jethro Khoza, leadership pioneer and accomplished businessperson, academic and author, was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal by UP during the autumn MBA graduation ceremony held by UP’s business school, GIBS.
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