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Applications are invited for Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) at University of Pretoria in South Africa. Scholarships are open for early- to mid-career African researchers in all disciplines including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts and the humanities. The programme […]
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
Back Mining Resilience Research Centre established at UP 29 May A multidisciplinary Mining Resilience Research Centre (MRRC) was launched in the Department of Mining Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of Pretoria (UP) on Thursday, 25 May . The focus of this Centre is on multi-disciplinary research … Read more
Back Prestigious Henry Oppenheimer Fellowship awarded to Prof Robert Millar 9 June The prestigious Henry Oppenheimer Fellowship was presented to University of Pretoria (UP) and University of Cape Town (UCT) faculty member Professor Robert Millar on Friday, 2 June, for his work in neuroendocrinology. The Oppenheimer Fellowship is awarded to researchers and academics who show … Read more
Back Memorable moments: what makes a tourist experience? 23 May Dear UP staff and students We would like to inform you that 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 … Read more
Back Get your smart access card 30 May Have you received your new smart access card yet? Over 37 000 cards have been issued to staff, students and contractors since 20 April . In order to provide a convenient service mobile stations will be visiting each campus as follows during normal UP office hours: Sports … Read more
Back Opinion: Constitutional Court judges face much more than legal questions in Zuma case 2 June South Africa has been treated to an overdose of legal arguments as its Constitutional Court grapples with whether or not a parliamentary vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma should be conducted by secret or open ballot. The country’s … Read more
The TuksWomensRugby 7s side made history when they beat Sweden’s Jesters to win the Stanislas Sevens Tournament in Nancy, France on Sunday. An elated Riaan van der Merwe (head coach) described it as the team’s best result since 2002. It is no exaggeration to say the Tuks players dominated the tournament. In six games, Tuks … Read more
Back Use of the Green Route 30 May The Green Route Project is one of numerous pro-active initiatives and professional services launched by the University in its attempt to provide and maintain a secure work and study environment for students and staff members. The Route makes specific provision for students and staff members to be … Read more
Back New oral and maxillofacial pathology app developed at UP 2 June An exciting new oral and maxillofacial pathology mobile app has been developed by the Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology in collaboration with the Department for Education Innovation at the University of Pretoria (UP). The visuals and information presented in the app … Read more