African history is a discipline on the rise – and one that raises many questions

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Back African history is a discipline on the rise – and one that raises many questions 10 May African history has gone through many incarnations as an academic discipline. Most recently, there’s been a global turn in African historiography. This shift has been prompted by a greater awareness of the powerful forces of globalisation and the need to provide … Read more

Message from the Vice-Chancellor

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Back Message from the Vice-Chancellor 18 May Dear Students, Alumni and Parents You will no doubt have seen the pictures on social media of offensive placards held up by certain students at a preliminary round of the Serrie competition earlier this week. We understand your reactions of sadness and disappointment, and reiterate that this behaviour … Read more

UL Health Science Courses

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UL Health Science Courses UL Nursing Courses UL Human Nutrition Courses UL Health Promotion Courses UL Optometry Courses UL Pharmacy Courses UL Medical Sciences Courses  

BScHons Applied Science Structures

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  BScHons Applied Science Structures Programme Information The BScHons (Applied Science) degree is conferred by the following academic departments: Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Mining Engineering Any specific module is offered on the condition that a minimum number of students are registered for … Read more

MEng Mechanical Engineering

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  MEng Mechanical Engineering Programme Information Unless the Dean, on recommendation of the relevant head of department, decides otherwise, the master’s degree is conferred on the basis of examinations of coursework and a mini-dissertation or a dissertation (including an examination on the dissertation). A minimum of 128 credits is required to obtain the MEng degree. … Read more

What is the difference between asbestosis and silicosis?

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Asbestosis and silicosis are both occupational lung diseases caused by the inhalation of specific mineral fibers, but they differ in terms of the type of fibers involved and their respective causes and characteristics: While both diseases are caused by the inhalation of mineral fibers, the specific types of fibers, their effects on the lungs, and … Read more

Memorable moments: what makes a tourist experience?

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Back Memorable moments: what makes a tourist experience? 23 May A new feature has been published on Research Matters. This month’s feature is titled ‘Memorable moments: what makes a tourist experience?’ The focus is on the work done by researchers in the Tourism Management Division in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and how … Read more

University of Pretoria Online Application

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University of Pretoria Online Application  Guidelines for Applying to Study at the University of Pretoria  General Application Information UP applications open on 1 March of the year preceding the year of study. Each prospective student must complete only one application form. On the application form the University of Pretoria offers a first and second choice in terms … Read more

CTI Education Group Courses

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CTI Education Group Courses Faculties and Programmes Faculty of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (CTI) Higher Certificate in Business Management (CTI) Faculty of Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (CTI) Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Information Systems (CTI) Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) (CTI) Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Internet Development) (CTI) Higher Certificate in … Read more