Posted on May 07, 2025
When Tebogo Mampane first heard of the fully online Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, she recognised it as an answer to her prayers. Having worked in public health nutrition for nearly two decades, Mampane had been searching for an opportunity to further her studies and advance her career.
Posted on April 09, 2025
UP Online continues to go from strength to strength, with more than 10 000 students from all over the world having enrolled in programmes to date!
Posted on March 27, 2025
Dr Mari van Wyk, Senior Learning Designer at Comprehensive Online Education Services (COES), is passionate about turning online learning into an engaging and meaningful experience. Combining her enthusiasm for gamification and interactive learning, she is spearheading the use of FrameVR within...
Posted on March 20, 2025
Kgetsi Nkoana’s story is one of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of dreams. A true multitasker, Nkoana has found the perfect balance between her love for sports and her flair for baking by enrolling in the UPOnline Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences.
Posted on March 13, 2025
Since its launch in 2020, the fully online Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Management, offered through UPOnline, has been steadily shaping the future of public-sector professionals. What began as a small cohort of six graduates in 2022 has grown significantly, with 87 graduates crossing...
Posted on October 22, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for teaching and learning were the main topics of discussion at the fourth annual Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) hosted by the University of Pretoria (UP).
Posted on September 10, 2024
#UPGraduation2024: UP's fully online programmes continue to make education more accessible, with a record 400 UPOnline graduates receiving their qualifications during UP’s recent Spring Graduation ceremonies.
Posted on August 23, 2024
Meet Lindeni Hlatshwayo, Junior Learning Designer at Comprehensive Online Education Services, whose dedication and expertise are essential to the success of our UPOnline programmes.
Posted on August 16, 2024
At the core of UPOnline’s success is a team of dedicated educators. Among them, Louise Janse van Rensburg, a registered industrial psychologist since 2004, with a master’s degree in Human Resource Management, facilitates modules for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public...
Posted on August 16, 2024
As the Student Administration and Support Services Officer and call centre agent Julia Mamabolo, is students' and prospective students' first point of contact when they have questions or need assistance. Her role is crucial as it ensures students are heard, supported and well informed from their...
Posted on August 08, 2024
This Women’s Month we are celebrating the women of UPOnline who contribute toward fully online learning excellence at the University of Pretoria. As the Senior Management Assistant at the Comprehensive Online Education Services (COES), Simla Bhawanipersad is the face and voice of COES. As...
Posted on July 31, 2024
Sports build community and enhance health through dedicated coaching. Former Olympian LJ van Zyl from UP highlights the impact of trained coaches. Programmes like UP's Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences foster unity and promote healthier lifestyles.
Posted on July 25, 2024
With qualifications in Public Administration, Economics and Business Administration Prof Michel Tshiyoyo brings valuable experience to UPOnline students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management.
Posted on July 17, 2024
Transitioning from high school to university mathematics has been a notable challenge for students enrolling in mathematics-intensive degrees at the University of Pretoria (UP). Despite possessing reasonable Grade 12 results, many students need to prepare for the rigour of first-year mathematics...
Posted on July 09, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) is celebrated for its sports achievements and champions, producing sports stars who have excelled nationally and globally.
Posted on May 22, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) will virtually host delegates from around the world for its fourth annual Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) from 17-18 October 2024.
Posted on May 20, 2024
Raeesa Dawood was already a three-time graduate, working a demanding full-time job in pharmaceutical services. Now she’s graduated a fourth time – and her latest, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, was completed fully online via UPOnline
Posted on May 20, 2024
"My passion for public health motivated me to sign up for the UPOnline programme," Mavis van Wyk (53) says about going “back to school” for the fully online Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Health.
Posted on May 08, 2024
Several Comprehensive Online Education Services (COES) staff members obtained qualifications at the University of Pretoria's 2024 autumn graduation, underscoring a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Posted on November 06, 2023
Participants among the more than 100 delegates from across Africa and beyond who gathered virtually for the annual Fully Online Distance Education Symposium hosted by UP reiterated that AI is not just a fleeting trend but a transformative force in education.
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