UP academic co-chairs the Global Young Academy
Martie Meyer
Posted on 18 Apr 2011
The Global Young Academy (GYA), an international, independent, science-based institution that aims for excellence and impact that was launched last year, elected Prof Bernard Slippers of the University of Pretoria (UP) as the Co-chair. Prof Slippers is an Associate Professor from the Department of Genetics in the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute.
International expert appointed as the new Director of the Mammal Research Institute
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Posted on 18 Apr 2011
Prof Robert (Bob) Millar has been appointed as the new Director of the Mammal Research Institute (MRI) at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences from 1 April 2011.
Seventeen doctorates for Faculty of Theology
Posted on 16 Apr 2011
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria has celebrated the achievements of their students at the Autumn Graduation Ceremony on Friday, 8 April 2011. Seventeen students were awarded the degree Doctor of Philosophy.
TuksAthletics Academy athletes to represent SA
Academy office
Posted on 15 Apr 2011
Four of TuksSport High School learners were selected to be part of the SA team that will compete in the Southern Region Youth Championships in Windhoek, Namibia from 27-29 May. The four athletes have also qualified for the World Youth Championships that will be taking place in Lille, France in July this year.
Higher Education qualification for Head of Theology Department
Posted on 15 Apr 2011
Prof Graham Duncan, Head of the Department of Church History and Church Polity was awarded the Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) with distinction from the Faculty of Education at the Autumn Graduation Ceremony on 12 April 2011.
University of Pretoria supports appointment of its Senior Vice-Principal as Administrator of University of Zululand
Posted on 15 Apr 2011
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande's decision to appoint Prof Chris de Beer, Senior Vice-Principal of the University of Pretoria (UP) as Administrator of the University of Zululand enjoys the full support of UP.
UP academics nominated for NSTF Awards
Posted on 15 Apr 2011
Four of the University of Pretoria's academics and the University's Faculty of Veterinary Science have been named as finalists in this year's National Science and Technology Foundation (NSTF) Awards.
New Mamelodi Animal Health Clinic (MAHC) opens its doors to the public
SJ
Posted on 14 Apr 2011
The MAHC project was conceived a few years ago by Prof Gerry Swan, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science together with UP Mamelodi campus director, Mr Edwin Smith. The actual clinic premises were identified during a tour of the Mamelodi campus by Dr Henry Annandale, the Dean, Dr Roy Meintjies and Dr Liesel van der Merwe.
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