University of Pretoria Information
Back The Mimi Coertse Collection featured on DSTv Channel 147 7 April The Special Collections, which form part of the South African Music Collection and are housed in the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Merensky 2 Library, were recently highlighted as part of the television series ‘n Halfuur met Hanlie on DSTv Channel 147. Ms Eridine … Read more
Back WATCH: University Of Pretoria Academic Achievers’ Awards 11 May The UP Academic Achievers Award function took place on Tuesday, 10 May . This prestigious event has become a highlight on the UP calendar when the University pays tribute to staff who have excelled in their contribution to the Institution’s academic mission. The University congratulates … Read more
Back UP MasterCard Foundation Scholars graduate with distinctions 10 May Two University of Pretoria (UP) graduates from the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program graduated with an astounding number of distinctions this term. Jackline Muhanika received 30 distinctions over the course of her studies, while Revingstone Mwalugha received 17. Both students received BCom degrees. The University of … Read more
Back Scientists use statistics to differentiate African dolphin ‘dialects’ 22 May Understanding how and when animal species use their environment is a fundamental ecological question and one that can be surprisingly difficult to answer, particularly when working in the marine environment. The waters around southern Africa host a high diversity of marine life, including many … Read more
When asked to describe UP using just one word, ‘gobsmacking’, ‘amazing’, and ‘awesome’ were just a few that the learners chose at the Junior Tukkie Open Day, which was recently held in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP).
Back Using technology in the fight against malaria 9 May With World Malaria Day, 25 April , now a thing of the past, it is important to remember that the momentum behind malaria awareness must continue. That is exactly what the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC) aims to do. The … Read more
Back Opening up the world of autism 3 April Is a line just a line? Do people with autism see a simple black line drawn on a page the same way I do, or does it come to life like most things that attract the attention of these brilliant minds, the potential of which we … Read more
Back #ChooseUP: Applications for 2024 are open 5 June Applications for study at the University of Pretoria in 2024 are fully online. Application for admission to undergraduate study programmes for both South African and international citizens close on specific dates in the year preceding the year of study. Check the list of closing dates supplied … Read more
The University of Pretoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Tiaan de Jager as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, with effect from 1 March . He has been the Acting Dean of the Faculty since July 2024.
The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, Prof Cheryl de la Rey, cordially invites you to the 20th lecture in the UP Expert Lecture Series: ‘Rise of an invisible epidemic – Fighting hearing loss with advances in technology and connectivity’ presented by Prof De Wet Swanepoel, professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology … Read more