Computer project at Tweelaagte
Dr Martina Jordaan
Posted on 02 May 2010
Students from the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology started a basic computer project at Tweelaagte as part of their community project module.
Twin sisters receive Engineering Degrees
Posted on 28 Apr 2010
Beautiful and brainy twin sisters Talia and Tercia da Silva (22) from Haenertsburg in Limpopo Province were among the hundreds of engineering students who received their BEng degrees during the University of Pretoria’s (UP) graduation ceremony on 23 April. The sisters were not only awarded their degrees cum laude, but they were also among the top five students in the Department of Civil Engineering.
AmaTuks’ up to tough challenge because of their preparation
Mokgethi Maleka
Posted on 28 Apr 2010
AmaTuks rose to the occasion against Jomo Cosmos on Sunday (25 April) in their Nedbank Cup last 16 match because they left nothing to chance in their preparation.
Visit to Korea by the Director and Deputy Director of TuksSport
Posted on 28 Apr 2010
The Director and Deputy Director of TuksSport, Mr Kobus van Walt and Dr Rendani Mulaudzi recently visited Seoul, Korea at the invitation of the Korea Foundation. The period of the visit was 17 – 23 April 2010.
AmaTuks through to Nedbank Cup quarter finals
Posted on 25 Apr 2010
AmaTuks are still in seriuous business in the Nedbank Cup Competition after edging out Jomo Cosmos on Sunday (25 April) at the Rand Stadium in Johannesburg.
LectorSA project helps JuniorTukkies read better
Petrus Lombard
Posted on 24 Apr 2010
The JuniorTukkie Office at the Client Service Centre of the University of Pretoria has been involved in the LectorSA reading development programme for the past three years. So far, the project has delivered excellent results.
Investec Social Investment supports JuniorTukkie Programme
Setlogane Manchidi
Posted on 24 Apr 2010
A principle component of Investec's Social Investment strategy is to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through quality education, enabling them to take charge of their own destinies. We believe that, by opening doors to opportunities that exist and providing a helping hand, the many challenges facing our young students can be overcome. With Investec's assistance, achieving one's true potential can become a reality rather than staying a distant dream.
Sci-Enza Celebrates Earth day
Irene Schoeman
Posted on 22 Apr 2010
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Earth day, an environmental awareness day founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 is celebrated on 22 April across the world.