Posted on October 03, 2022
The head of UP’s Department of Zoology and Entomology, Prof Armanda Bastos, credits its diversity of research, networks, and staff and student dedication for the ranking.
Posted on September 30, 2022
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) is improving service delivery by being the first faculty at UP to participate in the student administration call centre and service portal project.
Posted on September 29, 2022
Economic analysis shows food loss and waste in SA are estimated at 9 million tonnes per year. Proper post-harvest storage and the use of smart technology targeting insects can reduce small-scale farmers' losses, a UP researcher says.
Posted on September 28, 2022
The University of Pretoria (UP) recently participated in an international study led by the University of Miami to investigate termite and microbial wood discovery and decay. Termites release carbon from the wood as methane and carbon dioxide, which are two of the most important greenhouse gases...
Posted on September 13, 2022
NAS Faculty newsletter for September 2022 is now available
Posted on August 26, 2022
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) made inroads by having a very frank conversation on many topical issues, attended by both staff and students. The event was the Dean's Women's Month Lunch and Conversation on 19 August.
Posted on August 02, 2022
The world’s largest colony of nesting fish lives beneath the Antarctic ice
Posted on July 28, 2022
Onkgopotse Seabi is a UP MSc student with @SANBI_FBIP who is doing her bit to reduce the devastation wrought by fruit fly infestations in SA. Read about how her work can contribute to helping maintain affordable fruit and vegetable prices.
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