Category Archives: University of Pretoria (UP)

University of Pretoria Information

Prof Maree and his daughter graduate together

Back Prof Maree and his daughter graduate together 19 May Prof David Maree, Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Pretoria (UP), recently received his third doctoral degree (DPhil) at the University’s Autumn Graduation ceremonies. What was even more special was that this time he was joined by his daughter, Maryke Maree,… Read More »

Jazzing up leadership

Back Jazzing up leadership 7 June In these complex times that we live in, leadership in its broadest form is faced with dire challenges. The solutions to these challenges will require new and different approaches to leadership. R. Buckminster Fuller said that ‘You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build… Read More »

Top Food Science student wins Aubrey Parsons Bursary

Back Top Food Science student wins Aubrey Parsons Bursary 11 April ‘Nothing is impossible in life if you work hard.’ These were the words of an elated Kgomotso Dhlangamandhla, a fourth-year BScAgric student in Food Science and Technology at the University of Pretoria. She was recently awarded the Aubrey Parsons South African Association for Food… Read More »

BCom Entrepreneurship UP

BCom Entrepreneurship UP Programme Information The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with the necessary performance motivation, entrepreneurial and business skills to improve their entrepreneurial performance. The student is provided with the applicable theory, supported by the practical application thereof, to operate efficiently in a diversity of work environments. Specific attention is paid to… Read More »

LLB Law UP

LLB Law UP Important information on undergraduate study programmes for 2026 • In order to register for degree programmes, NSC/IEB/Cambridge candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies as well as the minimum requirements for the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the Admission Point Score (APS). The following persons… Read More »

CEA hosts PIRLS National Steering Committee meeting

Back CEA hosts PIRLS National Steering Committee meeting 17 March The Centre for Evaluation and Assessment (CEA) hosted the National Steering Committee for the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study of 2026 (PIRLS) in February. Members of the Steering Committee comprise experts from universities, non-governmental organisations, foundations, parastatals and government departments in the fields of… Read More »