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.
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.
GIBS launches online learning platform
GIBS News
Posted on 15 Feb 2012
Recognising the challenges of taking time out to study, the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) has joined the growing ranks of world-class business schools that offer online learning, harnessing the information-sharing ability of technology to deliver truly flexible education.
Honorary doctorate for forestry expert
Martie Meyer
Posted on 13 Feb 2012
Prof Mike Wingfield, Director of the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria and an internationally renowned researcher, has been selected to receive an honorary degree from the University of British Columbia.
Advocate Thuli Madonsela calls on law students to strengthen democracy in Africa
Ryan Kilpatrick
Posted on 13 Feb 2012
South Africa’s Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, addressed aspiring human rights lawyers from across the continent at the opening ceremony of the Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa, a programme of the Centre for Human Rights in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria.
An older UP makes new plans
Corporate Communication & Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking
Posted on 10 Feb 2012
Today, 10 February 2012, the University of Pretoria is 104 years old – two years older than the Hatfield Campus and the Old Arts Building. This week also saw UP proudly participating in the 100th birthday celebrations of its oldest living alumna, Ms Tilly Fick.
The annual Tuks Rag Procession will be held on Saturday, 11 February 2012. A new slightly shorter route and earlier timeslot have been introduced for the procession.
TuksRAG UP Beatz Festival
UP
Posted on 10 Feb 2012
The TuksRAG UP Beatz Festival will be presented at the Rag Farm on Friday, 10 February 2012. This charity fund-raiser music festival will comprise performances by a number of local and national artists who will provide non-stop entertainment from 14:00 right through to 23:00.
New Centre for Welding Engineering and postgraduate programme announced
Department/Departement
Posted on 10 Feb 2012
At a launch event held on 18 November 2011, and with funding support from the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), the University of Pretoria (UP) announced the establishment of a new Centre for Welding Engineering and a new postgraduate programme for welding engineers and welding technologists.
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