University of Pretoria

Experts and Volunteers Spearhead First Large-Scale Magaliesberg Aloe Reintroduction

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025 99 0

The critically endangered Magaliesberg aloe is being planted in areas where it once thrived; the aloe reintroduction project hopes to boost the population and save the species.   Magaliesberg, South…

The Giving Garden: A Place Where Kindness Grows!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 5, 2025 80 0

Kindness grows where it’s planted and at the University of Pretoria’s Giving Garden, it’s flourishing. This extraordinary space is more than just a garden… it’s a source of food, knowledge…

SA Professor Wins Global Award for Revolutionising Hearing Care

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 1, 2025 5,619 1

Professor De Wet Swanepoel of the University of Pretoria has been honoured with the International Award for Hearing, recognising his groundbreaking work in mobile hearing care that is making hearing…

UP Professor Uncovers Genetic Links To The Risk Of Heart Disease And Diabetes In South Africa

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 25, 2025February 27, 2025 970 0

While cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes surge in South Africa, the genetic underpinnings of these conditions within the country’s diverse populations remain largely unexplored. Professor Alisa Phulukdaree’s groundbreaking work…

This Giving Garden Supports Around 100 Community Gardens 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025 218 0

A local university’s ‘Giving Garden’ has become a hub of green generosity. With free cuttings, seedlings and tubers to share, it has supported around 100 community food gardens in Gauteng!…

Astronomy Research Team Explore ‘Cosmic Fountains’ in Ground-Breaking Study 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 13, 2025February 12, 2025 325 0

A powerhouse research team led by the University of Pretoria have helped astronomers on their journey to explore the fascinating formation of giant radio galaxies, the ‘cosmic fountains’ of the…

New Center Tackles Climate Change and Infectious Disease Threats

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyDecember 10, 2024 134 0

As our planet warms, the spread of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases is accelerating, and zoonotic viruses are increasingly spilling over from animals to humans. The University of Pretoria (UP) and…

University of Pretoria Student Credited With Provisional Asteroid Discovery!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024 867 0

Rorisang Mahomo has officially been credited with a provisional asteroid discovery, something she describes as “a different kind of good news”!   Pretoria, South Africa (06 December 2024) — You’d…

Meet the Team Behind Little White Rhino Binti’s Life-saving Surgery!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 28, 2024November 27, 2024 4,073 0

An incredible team made a life-saving surgery possible for little white rhino Binti; an orphaned tot in the care of The Rhino Orphanage.   Pretoria, South Africa (28 November 2024)…

Art Exhibition Offers a Sensory Tactile Experience for the Visually Impaired

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024 156 0

The Javett-UP Art Centre at the University of Pretoria is breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity in the arts. Their latest exhibition, “We, The Purple,” offered a unique opportunity for…