New laboratory contributes to research
Martie Maree
Posted on 26 Nov 2010
"The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences have a strong research ethos focusing on creating new knowledge. In order to continue doing this, we need supportive industry partners. Today's event is an excellent example of such a symbiotic relationship."
TuksCricket : Tuks' AB de Villiers breaks SA record
Posted on 23 Nov 2010
Proteas middle order batsman AB de Villiers held the Tuks name high over the weekend by becoming the highest South African runs scorer in a single innings in a test match.
Identity, history and Mapungubwe
Posted on 22 Nov 2010
Prof Marié-Heleen Coetzee presented a paper at an international conference at Goldsmiths University, London, on the transformations of narrative in the postcolonial era. The conference was from 11 to 13 November 2010.
Ms Maria Ramos delivered the Anton Rupert Memorial lecture at UP
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 17 Nov 2010
Ms Maria Ramos, the Group Chief Executive of Absa Group Ltd delivered the Anton Rupert Memorial Lecture at the University of Pretoria on Tuesday, 16 November 2010.
UP student receives outstanding international award at the 7th Inkaba ye-Africa workshop in Potsdam, Germany
Prof Hannes Rautenbach
Posted on 17 Nov 2010
Mr. Cilence Mungemuzulu, currently a BSc(Hons)(Geology) student at the University of Pretoria (UP), received an outstanding award for the Best poster presentation: Runners-up at the Inkaba ye-Africa workshop for his MSc project proposal presentation entitled: Determination of intercontinental plate velocities in Africa to support the establishment of the African Geodetic Reference Frame (AFREF).
UP wildlife expert receives prestigious award
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Posted on 16 Nov 2010
Prof Koos Bothma, emeritus professor at the University of Pretoria (UP) Centre for Wildlife Management recently received the sought after Orde van die Berghaan award from the SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SAHGCA) / Suid Afrikaanse Jagters en Wildbewaringsvereniging (SAJWV).
Launch of Seminar Series in Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Martie Maree
Posted on 16 Nov 2010
The Faculty launched its Seminar Series on 10 November 2010 with Prof Richard Stirzaker, Extraordinary Professor in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences as the first guest speaker in this series.