UP lecturers call for volunteers to boost IT skills training programme for Mamelodi residents

Posted on June 19, 2025

Over the past decade, free computer literacy courses have become a staple of the community engagement programme at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Mamelodi Campus. Courses on basic computer usage, drawing up spreadsheets and CVs, and the use of LinkedIn and creative programmes such as...

‘There are big changes ahead for plant and animal biosecurity in SA,’ say speakers at UP-hosted National Biosecurity Summit

Posted on June 19, 2025

Major changes in how South Africa prevents and deals with outbreaks of plant and animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease, could be on the horizon. These include possible new biosecurity legislation, criminal prosecution of those who flout regulations and protocols, the introduction of a...

UP celebrates culinary creativity with launch of papaya-inspired recipe book by Culinary Arts lecturer Dr Hennie Fisher

Posted on June 19, 2025

UP has launched a 376-page recipe book celebrating the vibrant tropical fruit papaya.

YOUTH MONTH: UP SRC Deputy President Tshiamo Kaybee Makunye on leading with resilience and vision

Posted on June 19, 2025

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June and Youth Month throughout June, the University of Pretoria (UP) is profiling young adults among our students, staff and alumni who embody UP’s commitment to its values of Action, Collaboration, Excellence, and Diversity.

Javett-UP temporarily closes to install a new exhibition

Posted on June 17, 2025

The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (Javett-UP) will temporarily close its doors from 14 June to 03 July 2025 to make way for the installation of a major new exhibition titled One and the Many.

UP EXPERT OPINION: YOUTH MONTH: UP expert on the urgency of investing in adolescent health and well-being

Posted on June 17, 2025

As we celebrate Youth Month, we are reminded that the choices we make today play a role in shaping the future of our nation

YOUTH MONTH: ‘We’re not just the leaders of tomorrow; we are the leaders of today’ – UP SRC President

Posted on June 16, 2025

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the University of Pretoria (UP) is spotlighting young leaders who are shaping the present and reimagining the future. One such individual is Vhutshilo Muambadzi, President of the Student Representative Council (SRC), whose commitment to student...

‘Bringing down our unemployment rate requires a national, coordinated effort’ – UP Vice-Chancellor & Principal

Posted on June 16, 2025

As we head into the second half of the academic year, which has been marked by several student protests related to student accommodation and registration challenges, it is also impossible to ignore the shadow cast by South Africa’s persistently high unemployment rate – a challenge...