Latest newsContrary to the stereotype of universities as bastions of privilege, studies show a different – and often grim – reality for many South African students. At universities across the country, levels of food insecurity range from 11% to 38%, which means a significant portion of our future leaders are trying to study on an empty stomach, or are distracted from their books by worries over where their next meal will come from. 15 Jul 2025 Read more The University of Pretoria (UP) is calling on alumni, partners and the broader public to stand in solidarity with students facing hunger and financial hardship by supporting UP Giving Month, which launched in July 2025. 8 Jul 2025 Read more The University of Pretoria’s (UP) alumni relations office has launched season five of its acclaimed LeadUP podcast, with the first episode featuring UP alumna Sumarie Greybe, co-founder of Naked Insurance and a leader in South Africa’s insurtech sector. 4 Jul 2025 Read more Between lectures, training sessions and international swimming competitions, University of Pretoria (UP) students Tumelo (18) and Owethu Mahan (20) have little time to slow down. And now the brothers are making a name for themselves as high-performance swimmers representing both UP and South Africa on the international stage. 25 Jun 2025 Read more The Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) has launched a 376- page recipe book celebrating the vibrant tropical fruit papaya. Beyond the Smoothie: Papaya Recipes for Every Occasion, written by UP Culinary Arts lecturer Dr Hennie Fisher, is being launched during June to mark Papaya Month. 24 Jun 2025 Read more At an age when most teenagers are still navigating high school, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli will be donning her graduation gown this autumn as one of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) youngest-ever graduates – obtaining a degree in Actuarial Science that she’d completed at the age of 17. 29 May 2025 Read more The University of Pretoria (UP) has conferred an honorary doctorate upon South Africa’s most celebrated and multi-award-winning editorial cartoonist, Jonathan Shapiro - better known as Zapiro. 27 May 2025 Read more A veterinary team from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science recently gave four-year-old white rhino bull Houdini a breath of life after performing fully invasive surgery for more than five hours to remove a severe obstruction from his nasal passage. 26 May 2025 Read more "SA managers, investors and entrepreneurs could do with a decision-making mind shift." – Prof Charlene Lew during inaugural address. 16 Apr 2025 Read more The Covid-19 pandemic unwittingly became a huge, focused experiment in remote and flexible work. While the advantages of working away from a fixed office space were clearly prompted by the pandemic, the number of people working remotely continues to increase as the workplace changes. 9 Apr 2025 Read more Once an unofficial rubbish dump and a hotspot for illegal activity, Moja Gabedi at 384 Festival Street in Hatfield has been transformed into a thriving community engagement hub thanks to the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Unit for Community Engagement. What was once an eyesore is now a lush urban garden, a centre for student learning and a safe, green haven for the local community. 7 Apr 2025 Read more After the launch of his latest book, Professor Adekeye Adebajo, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria (UP), said that he hopes the book will provide South African audiences specifically with insights into African economics and politics and the role South Africa plays in Southern Africa’s broader economy. 27 Mar 2025 Read more The inauguration of a vice-chancellor is more than a ceremonial event; it is a moment charged with reflection, vision, and the promise of what lies ahead. This sense of anticipation and renewal filled the auditorium as a 200-strong University of Pretoria (UP) symphony orchestra, youth choir and cultural ensemble graced the stage at the inauguration ceremony of UP’s vice-chancellor and principal, Professor Francis Petersen. 24 Mar 2025 Read more The University of Pretoria (UP) Museums is proud to present a new, thought-provoking exhibition that brings together a selection of textiles from across the globe, showcasing both the simplicity and complexity of the medium, and highlighting its historical and cultural significance. 12 Mar 2025 Read more The tobacco industry has set its sights on Africa, exploiting regulatory loopholes and targeting a rapidly growing youth population with new nicotine products. 11 Mar 2025 Read more Professor De Wet Swanepoel of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of Pretoria (UP) has received the International Award for Hearing from the American Academy of Audiology. 28 Feb 2025 Read more The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Pretoria (UP) is proud to announce the launch of A Re Ageng Bokamoso, a student-led fundraising campaign that aims to raise R5 million to support students who are facing financial hardship. UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Francis Petersen has pledged that the University will match the funds raised, effectively doubling the impact of the initiative. 17 Feb 2025 Read more The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted its annual Welcome Day event to induct first-year students who will soon be embarking on their university journey. Held on Saturday, 1 February 2025 at Rembrandt Hall on Hillcrest campus, this special event saw incoming students along with their parents and guardians visit the campus for a day that was filled with anticipation, celebration and a sense of community, setting the tone for what promises to be a memorable and impactful experience at UP. 7 Feb 2025 Read more
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