News & Events (Archive)

Crack shot Satu Mákelá-Nummela makes hpc a safe place
Posted on 17 Mar 2010

During the past three weeks the hpc has been the safest place in South Africa, being that Satu Mákelá-Nummela, the Olympic gold medalist shoot, and her husband, Matti Nummela, who is also a three time Olympian, had been staying here.

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TuksRugby off with a bang
Posted on 29 Mar 2010

TuksRugby started the 2010 Carlton Cup season with a bang, winning 5 of their 6 matches in the opening round.

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TuksCricket appoints new Technical Director
Posted on 26 Mar 2010

Pierre de Bruyn is the new Technical Director of TuksCricket.

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Blikkies new TuksRugby head coach
Posted on 26 Mar 2010

Blikkies Groenewald has with immediate effect been appointed interim head coach of Tuks’ Carlton Cup rugby team, announced TuksSport Director, Kobus van der Walt on Friday, 26 March.

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University of Pretoria honours exceptional achievers
Posted on 26 Mar 2010

The University of Pretoria (UP) honoured its academic achievers and researchers to recognise their commitment to quality education and research.

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Tuks make solid start in Carlton Cup
Morris Gilbert
Posted on 25 Mar 2010

Tuks have made a solid start to the 2010 Carlton Cup Competition, beating Naka Bulle 33-3 in the opening round on Wednesday, 24 March.

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Prof de la Rey addresses South Africans living abroad
Sanku Tsunke
Posted on 25 Mar 2010

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria Prof Cheryl de la Rey, addressed the audience at the Homecoming Revolution event held in London on 20 March 2010.

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South African Journal of Science takes another step forward
Academy of Science of South Africa
Posted on 25 Mar 2010

The South African Journal of Science, which has been fully open access since last year, has taken its next major step – moving to an online publishing platform.

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Quest science magazine launches interactive website
Posted on 25 Mar 2010

The popular science magazine Quest is launching an interactive website to make science more accessible and exciting for learners.

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UP's Mirage F1
Erika Schade
Posted on 25 Mar 2010

The University of Pretoria recently dusted off a retired Mirage F1, the aircraft is currently undergoing restoration work. This mirage will be placed on a stand outside the Sci-Enza building.

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