#UPGraduation2024: Newlyweds share their UP PhD graduate journey

Posted on September 06, 2024

Building a life together as newlyweds is already a challenge for most. Add to that studying for a doctorate, and it takes ‘couple goals’ to a new level. But for Jean-Pierre Stander (28) and René Stander (27), who both graduated with PhDs in Mathematical Statistics at the University...

Beating the odds: UP graduate on balancing life with Miller syndrome

Posted on September 05, 2024

NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH: Meet new UP PhD graduate Dr Hanri Kriel, who shares her story of living with Miller syndrome and overcoming the challenges that came with hearing loss.

#UPGraduation2024: University of Pretoria confers honorary doctorate on internationally acclaimed Afrikaans poet Antjie Krog

Posted on September 04, 2024

The University of Pretoria has awarded one of South Africa’s most celebrated Afrikaans poets, Professor Antjie Krog, an honorary doctorate in recognition of her contributions to literature, language and social justice.

UP graduate’s research reveals the power of social media in promoting green behaviours.

Posted on September 04, 2024

A major driver of the climate crisis is the global culture of consumerism and the consequent increase in household waste. It is this issue that sparked the research conducted by recent Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing Management graduate and UP lecturer Dr Euodia Botha

#UPGraduation: ‘Earning a degree can boost confidence and credibility,’ says UP LLM graduate

Posted on September 03, 2024

New UP master’s degree graduate Seipati Lepele’s research could help build greater stability in South Africa’s banking system.

More than 2000 students set to receive qualifications at UP Spring Graduation

Posted on September 02, 2024

UP’s Spring Graduation ceremonies are under way! It will be conferring degrees, diplomas and certificates on over 2000 students this week, with more than 26% receiving donor-funded support.

Master’s graduate becomes first UP recipient of Wenner-Gren anthropology fellowship

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.

UP awards honorary doctorate to renowned African Studies and History scholar Professor Toyin Falola

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.