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Back More than an oppressor’s language: reclaiming the hidden history of Afrikaans 12 May The language of Afrikaans remains a contested issue in South Africa. The controversy over the medium of instruction at traditionally Afrikaans universities such as Stellenbosch has brought this to the fore again. Should it be in Afrikaans, English, a combination, or a hybrid … Read more
Back Invitation: Be exam ready! 12 May FLY@UP, in collaboration with the Department of Library Services, cordially invites you to attend our workshop. Date: Tuesday, 30 May Time: 12:00–13:30 Venue: Auditorium, Merensky 2 Library, Hatfield Campus Presenter: Mrs Hestie Byles More information: Hestie Byles was a junior lecturer and later a lecturer in the Centre for … Read more
Back Public lecture by Prof Jürgen Moltmann 17 March Prof Johan Buitendag, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria, cordially invites you to a public lecture presented by Prof Jürgen Moltmann. The lecture will be preceded by a conference on the theme ‘Gateway to the future from a deconstructed past’ and … Read more
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
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
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 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
The Department of Library Services’ MakerSpace recently played host to an international delegation of innovation researchers.
Back UP Museums mark International Museum Day 17 May International Museum Day is celebrated annually on 18 of May. This day was established by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) in 1977 to create public awareness of the role museums play in the development of society. The popularity of International Museum Day has been steadily growing. … Read more
BCom Agribusiness Management UP Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Duration of study: 3 years Total credits: 412 Contact Prof JF Kirsten +27 (0)124203248 BCom Agribusiness Management UP Faculty Enquiries Economic and Management Sciences Ignatius Dire +27 (0)12 420 5278 ignatious.dire@up.ac.za Alta Erasmus +27 (0) 12 420 3062 alta.erasmus@up.ac.za Programme Information The purpose of this degree … Read more