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Minister of Higher Education Dr Nobuhle Nkabane praises Dr Naledi Pandor's appointment as Honorary Professor at the University of Pretoria, highlighting her impactful contributions to South African higher education.
The University of Pretoria's Student Representative Council launches an innovative R5 million fundraising campaign, 'A Re Ageng Bokamoso', to support financially challenged students. With the university pledging to match all funds raised, this initiative aims to address the 'missing middle' crisis and ensure uninterrupted education for deserving students.
The University of Pretoria's Mamelodi Campus, in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, took some local high school learners through an innovative AI workshop focused on developing solutions for the visually impaired.
This technology allows researchers to control and monitor the amount of feed consumed by each animal, resulting in a significant reduction in both methane and CO2 emissions.
This technology allows researchers to control and monitor the amount of feed consumed by each animal, resulting in a significant reduction in both methane and CO2 emissions.
A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia has made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital.
The trachea stent that was imported from the US was inserted into the six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia, at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital. Previously the dog struggled with breathing problems among other symptoms.
A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia has made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital.
The Department of Statistics at the University of Pretoria (UP) is partnering with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) to develop the first-ever Global Volunteer Index.
The Department of Statistics at the University of Pretoria (UP) is partnering with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) to develop the first-ever Global Volunteer Index.
As the academic year approaches, the University of Pretoria implements enhanced security measures to ensure the safety of its students and staff, including real-time surveillance and partnerships with local authorities.
The University of Cape Town remains the top university in South Africa according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, despite growing criticism of the ranking system.
As the silent crisis of undernutrition in children looms, addressing nutrition could hold the key to safeguarding future generations from the devastation of preventable diseases like measles.
Discover the inspiring journeys and study strategies of KwaZulu-Natal’s top matric achievers of 2024, as they share their secrets to academic success and resilience.
Universities call on donors to open their hearts to fund students who cannot afford the fees.
Explore how South Africa’s top matriculants from the Class of 2020 adapted to university life amid the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, sharing valuable lessons and skills gained along the way.
These achievements are deeply aligned with UP's strategic goals, which emphasise sustainability, inclusivity and the creation of knowledge that is both globally relevant and locally impactful.
In October, a tactile art experience for the visually impaired, curated with Blind SA, provided an inclusive way to engage with apartheid-era sculptures.
Explore the alarming trend of unemployment among newly qualified junior doctors in South Africa, as budgetary constraints and recruitment inefficiencies leave many without jobs despite a critical need for healthcare professionals.
Practical tips for eco-tourists to navigate encounters with snakes, scorpions, spiders, and tickssafely while fostering biodiversity.
Last year, during campaign week on campus, she saw a gazebo with a telescope and space art, and she knew that’s where she had to be.
The book pays homage to the invaluable contributions of Nama midwives, whose knowledge is slowly fading away in the face of modern medicine.
The calf had been exhibiting signs of severe abdominal pain (colic) for two days and was urgently referred for treatment after refusing to drink from her milk bottle, signalling a potentially life-threatening condition.
The donation, will assist aspiring healthcare professionals to cover essential costs such as tuition, accommodation, and transport, ensuring that financial constraints don’t impede their progress.
The investigation found that the former Professor obtained a Master’s degree from a university that has never been accredited as a degree-conferring institution.