Have you ever been so lucky as to spot an otter out in the wild? Your sighting can help vital marine and freshwater research in South Africa! Pretoria, South…
When organising this year’s Principal’s Concert, the University of Pretoria set out not only to stage a stunning showcase celebrating our African heritage, but also to put hard-earned degrees directly…
Ayoba! South African institutions make it onto the latest world rankings for the best universities and take top place in Africa. South Africa (02 October 2026) – The Times…
University of Pretoria’s Prof Elsabe Kearsley has found a way to transform dilapidated inner-city buildings by using sustainable cement and concrete aggregates made from the construction waste dumped in the…
Dexter the pup has made veterinary history! He has become the first patient at Onderstepoort’s veterinary hospital to undergo a minimally invasive procedure to correct a congenital heart condition. …
South African researchers have discovered how naked mole-rat queens use their scent to stop other females in the colony from breeding. This solves a biological mystery scientists have been puzzling…
Having found it difficult to apply maths procedures and formulae without understanding why they actually worked, Matome Matsepe was inspired to become an educator and create a new framework that…
A doctorate before 30 is a big feather in the academic cap! Dr Jamie Spies’ research puts the practical wisdom of SA’s teachers under the spotlight. Pretoria, South Africa…
To celebrate her 21st birthday, medical student Asekho Mbokodo decided to run 21 × 21.1km races to raise funds to purchase stethoscopes for fellow students who couldn’t afford this essential…
By bringing virtual reality and new ways of experiencing science directly to local classrooms, the University of Pretoria’s Sci-Enza team is showing young learners that bright futures in STEM belong…
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