Tuks RAG: Crowning of Miss Tuks RAG Queen
Shaun Carvalho-Malekane
Posted on 02 Feb 2012
The crowning of the Debutante who will take up the role of Miss Tuks RAG Queen sees the final step in a 7-month programme which started with over 80 girls who have now been pared down to the Top 19.
Tuks RAG Procession 2012 in partnership with City of Tshwane, Pick 'n Pay and Vodacom
Thato Moagi
Posted on 02 Feb 2012
The Tuks RAG Procession is a parade which is one of the biggest annual events in Pretoria. On display will be a parade of floats constructed by Tuks students from residences and day houses, all in aid of charity.
Carlyn Fischer, hpc-sponsored triathlete, won in Cape Town
hpc
Posted on 20 Feb 2012
Tuks student, Carlyn Fischer, sponsored by the High Performance Centre’s (hpc) Sport Science and Medical Unit, got her season off to an excellent start when she won the women’s title at the 2012 Cape Town ITU Sprint Triathlon African Cup on Sunday, 19 February.
UP awarded additional SARChI Chairs
Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking
Posted on 20 Feb 2012
The National Research Foundation (NRF) under their South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) has awarded the University of Pretoria with four Research Chairs. This brings the number of SARChI Chairs at the University to 11.
UP Arts presents: The Real Group
UP Arts/UP Kunste
Posted on 02 Feb 2012
The Real Group is a professional a cappella ensemble from Sweden, who have been constantly developing and renewing their style since their formation 27 years ago. The Real Group is one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music today.
Fulbright specialist visits Faculty
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 24 Feb 2012
Dr Dolores Burton, a Senior Fulbright Specialist in Education, joined the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on Friday, 3 February 2012, for a three-week period.
CIPS SA joins hands with the University of Pretoria
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 24 Feb 2012
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Southern Africa (CIPS SA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Pretoria to further professionalise the procurement and supply chain profession.
Brand new residence at Onderstepoort provides impetus to the University’s plans to expand its Faculty of Veterinary Science
Chris van Blerk
Posted on 24 Feb 2012
The brand-new, modern student accommodation that was officially opened by the University of Pretoria at the Onderstepoort Campus on 22 February 2012 will contribute to the University’s plans to significantly expand its Faculty of Veterinary Science. This was according to Prof Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria and also the keynote speaker at the event.
Tuks and hpc-sponsored rowers on a trophy heist at Buffalo Regatta
TuksRowing/TuksRoei
Posted on 22 Feb 2012
The Tuks and High Performance Centre (hpc)-sponsored rowers made waves at the 125th annual Buffalo Regatta in East London from 17 to 18 February, where Peter Lambert won both the magnificent trophies at stake – the Buffalo Grand Challenge (for Senior A Coxless Fours) and the Silver Sculls (for Senior A Single Sculls), which was last achieved in 1994.
Supply Chain and Logistics Programme launched
GIBS News
Posted on 22 Feb 2012
The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, recently launched a Supply Chain and Logistics Programme. The partnership provides advanced teaching and research in the fields of logistics, supply chain and transportation management.
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