UP CA Students are tops once again!
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 01 Jul 2009
The results of the first part of the 2009 Qualifying Exam (QE 1) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) were released on 26 June 2009 and once again the University of Pretoria achieved excellent results in this very challenging professional exam written by 3373 candidates.
Information Design student excels at Design Achievers Awards
Posted on 01 Jul 2009
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Humanities is proud to announce that Alexander Melck, a fourth year Information Design student shone as the third runner-up in the 2009 Design Achievers Awards.
Study Shows Furosemide Decreases Bleeding into Airways in Racehorses
Posted on 29 Jun 2009
Furosemide, used in the United States and Canada to treat bleeding into the airways in racehorses, decreases the frequency and severity of haemorrhage according to the results of a novel study. The study, conducted by the University of Pretoria in South Africa, Colorado State University, and the University of Melbourne, provides a foundation for racing authorities to make decisions regarding the use of this medication, which is the subject of heated debate and controversy around the world.
University of Pretoria and South Korea’s Sogang University strike a partnership on Students Exchange Programmes
Posted on 26 Jun 2009
The University of Pretoria and South Korean-based Sogang University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to start a partnership involving a student exchange program.
University of Pretoria and the Modjadji Dynasty collaborate on research project into rainmaking customs
Posted on 25 Jun 2009
The University of Pretoria (UP) has joined hands with the Balobedu community to start a research project in the form of drama productions aimed at collecting and recording traditional mythologies, stories and traditional customs surrounding rainmaking associated with the Queen Modjadji Dynasties.
Centenary Building officially opened
Posted on 24 Jun 2009
The Centenary Building was officially opened on Wednesday, 17 June 2009. The Centenary Plaque was unveiled by the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Calie Pistorius.
Tuks' women shine in Reunion
Morris Gilbert
Posted on 22 Jun 2009
Tuks’ women have good reason to be very proud of themselves after keeping the University’s flag flying high at an international sevens rugby tournament from 18 to 21 June on the island paradise of Reunion.
Faculty announces new Deputy Deans
Phindiwe Nkosi
Posted on 22 Jun 2009
University of Pretoria’s Vice-Principal, Prof Ramaranka Mogotlane recently handed over the letter of appointment to Prof Brenda Wingfield, one of UP’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences’ new two Deputy Deans. The hand over ceremony took place during the Heads of Departments and Directors meeting.
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