#UPGraduation2024: UP’s fully online programmes celebrate record number of graduates

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.

Empowering Education: Lindeni Hlatshwayo's journey in online learning

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.

Excellence at UPOnline: Get to know our educators

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...

Women of UPOnline - Julia Mamabolo

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...

Women of UPOnline - Simla Bhawanipersad

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...

The transformative power of sports: Building community and enhancing health through dedicated coaching

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.

UPOnline Excellence: Meet our Educators

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.

Rethinking mathematics preparation with COES online module

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...