The University issues media releases on major announcements and research findings, while journalists regularly call the media office for expert comment on topics such as the economy and food security. We’re home to some of the world’s best experts in a variety of academic disciplines across all nine faculties and our business school. We do research that is focussed on changing lives for the better, and we’re on the cutting edge of scientific endeavour.

We host many events, exhibitions and conferences, thereby offering you impactful news you can use.

To read and search through all UP’s latest news, please click here. 

For a list of UP’s biggest research findings, news stories, and other media releases issued, see the list below:

• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2025
• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2024
• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2023
• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2022
• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2021
• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2020
• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2019
• Major research stories and media releases issued in 2018

Media contacts

Should you have an inquiry, please send an email to:

Sashlin Girraj – Public Relations & Events Manager
Tel: 012 420 2252
E-mail: [email protected]

Sithembinkosi Tlale – Deputy Director: Marketing and Communication 
Tel: 012 420 4228
E-mail: [email protected]

Rikus Delport – Director, Department of Institutional Advancement
Tel: 012 420 4888
Email: [email protected]