UP’s EBIT launches computer lab as part of Adopt-A-School project aimed at giving back to the community

Posted on December 09, 2022

UP's Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology has launched a new computer laboratory at the Edward Phatudi Commemorative School in Atteridgeville as part of its Adopt-A-School project.

University Social Responsibility Month photo competition winners announced

Posted on November 30, 2022

The University of Pretoria congratulates the winners of the 2022 University Social Responsibility (USR) Month photographic competition. October is commemorated annually as USR Month, under the leadership of the global University Social Responsibility Network.

Storytelling project helps Mamelodi high school learners share sensitive stories

Posted on November 22, 2022

A group of UP students is working with community groups in Mamelodi to pilot a storytelling project aimed at helping secondary school learners share sensitive stories with their teachers using a mix of storytelling mediums and “storytelling boxes”.

Mamelodi Campus provides preschool teachers with training on sensory gardens

Posted on November 17, 2022

A pilot project to empower preschool teachers to grow small-scale sensory gardens at their creches was recently launched at UP’s Mamelodi Campus. Sensory gardens include features, surfaces, objects, and plants that stimulate our senses through touch, sight, scent, taste, and hearing.

UP guest lecturer: What drives homelessness in South Africa

Posted on November 01, 2022

Dr Marc Wegerif, lecturer and Development Studies programme coordinator, said it was a great opportunity for his class to hear directly from people who are involved in these kinds of organisations and initiatives.

UP Reproduction Clinic helps SA Guide-Dogs Association breed 100th artificial-insemination litter

Posted on October 18, 2022

Staff at the Reproduction Clinic of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at UP's Faculty of Veterinary Science joined the South African Guide-Dogs Association in celebrating the 100th guide-dog litter conceived via artificial insemination since the programme was launched in 2014.

UP is playing a pivotal role in addressing homelessness in Tshwane

Posted on October 05, 2022

Three UP professors are helping to combat homelessness in Tshwane by contributing to a national policy for the homeless, with a project that forms part of the framework for South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI), in collaboration with The Presidency of South Africa.

UP team wins second place in international climate solutions competition

Posted on September 21, 2022

A UP team has won second place in an international competition to find solutions to climate-related problems. ‘Team Tujenge’ developed a solar-powered water purification system using plasma technology to provide clean water to rural areas.