The Second Annual Public Lecture of the Community of Mandela-Rhodes Scholars, hosted at the University of Pretoria
Posted on 21 Sep 2010
The Community of Mandela-Rhodes Scholars (CMRS) was formed in 2008 as a non-profit alumni association of the Mandela-Rhodes Scholarship recipients to effectively organise their collective knowledge, skills and talents to make a meaningful contribution in areas of leadership, education, entrepreneurship and reconciliation in Africa. The CMRS is a scholar-driven initiative that is functionally independent from the Mandela-Rhodes Foundation (the MRF).
Tukkies wins moot court competition on children's rights.
Posted on 20 Sep 2010
The final round of the first South African Child Law Moot Court Competition was held on Saturday, 18 September 2010. TuksLaw team Natasha Watt and Khomotso Moshikaro from UP won the Competition.
Two UP Archaeology Students discover Anglo-Boer War midden along Roper Road
Posted on 20 Sep 2010
Have you ever thought about what is under your feet? Each day we walk on top of the remains of the past in the form artefacts left by our ancestors. These artefacts can be stone handaxes millions of years old, or yesterday?s lunch remains. Most city dwellers forget that the city is just one more layer of history.
Prof Marie Muller first recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted on 16 Sep 2010
Prof Marie Muller, former Head of Department of Political Sciences (1996-2000), former Dean of Humanities (2000-2008) and currently a senior professor in Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria, is the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS).
UP Arts Presents: Simply Stunning Soloists
Philippa Lotzé
Posted on 15 Sep 2010
The University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestra, under the auspices of UP Arts will be staging a carnival of concerti in their new programme, Simply Stunning Soloists. Showcasing the various talents within the orchestra, nine students will present movements from concerti that highlight their virtuosic nuances.
Tuks' Karin breaks African record
Posted on 14 Sep 2010
With over 252 participants from 19 countries, the 10th Senior African Swimming Championships in Morocco kicked off with 11 medals and 4 Championship Records for Team South Africa.
UP takes lead with research on climate and malaria
Dr Jane Olwoch
Posted on 14 Sep 2010
A research project at the University of Pretoria (UP) which aims to put management and adaptation structures in place to bring relieve to thousands of people in Africa that is affected by malaria has recently been launched.
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