(Archive)

Physics department is hosting SAIP 2012 conference
Johan Janse van Rensburg
Posted on 11 Apr 2012

The Department of Physics at the University of Pretoria is hosting the 57th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics from 9 to 13 July 2012.

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Fellowship awarded to UP student
Alta Terblanche, edited by/geredigeer deur Philip Snyman
Posted on 27 Dec 2011

A paediatrician associated with the University of Pretoria was awarded fellowship training in a state of the art hospital in Australia.

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New space for teaching and learning opened at the University of Pretoria
Sanku Tsunke
Posted on 23 Apr 2012

A new lecture hall complex, the Thuto Building, which will add about 2 400 seats to the lecturing facilities at the University of Pretoria has been officially opened by the University’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Cheryl de la Rey.

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Donation from PPS secures new underwater treadmill for Faculty's Animal Rehabilitation Service
CvB/PPS
Posted on 23 Apr 2012

The Onderstepoort Animal Rehabilitation Service (OARS) at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) - the training and reference hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria - has recently upgraded its hydrotherapy programme with a new underwater treadmill following a donation of R70 000 from PPS, the specialist financial services company focused on graduate professionals.

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"Streetlights" shine for Presidency
Chris Broodryk
Posted on 23 Apr 2012

The Drama Department was invited to perform as part of the Presidency's Freedom Day commemorations on Monday 16 April.

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MEC for Education receives postgraduate qualification from University of Pretoria
Nicolize Mulder
Posted on 20 Apr 2012

The MEC for Education in Mpumalanga, Ms Reginah Mhaule, was among the thousands of proud graduates taking part in the autumn graduation ceremonies this week.

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Faculty celebrates academic excellence at Top Achievers function
Martie Meyer
Posted on 19 Apr 2012

“We live in an interconnected world with a wealth of opportunities. There is an incredible amount of knowledge to generate and share – and the University of Pretoria (UP) is one of the institutions through which this can be done.”

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Tuks FM the king of campus radio at MTN Radio Awards
Nicolize Mulder
Posted on 19 Apr 2012

Tuks FM 107.2 rocks!

This fact was officially confirmed over the weekend when the campus broadcaster of the University of Pretoria (UP) almost made a clean sweep at the annual MTN Radio Awards. During the award ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, the energetic Tuks FM team heard that they’ve won seven awards as a campus radio station, one of which was the coveted title of Campus Station of the Year 2012.

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Prestigious medal for the best paper
Hettie Terblanche
Posted on 18 Apr 2012

Sharon Smulders of the Department of Taxation received the prestigious Cedric Sandford Medal for the best paper at the ATAX 10th International Tax Administration Conference that was hosted by the Australian School of Business in Sydney, Australia, from 2 to 3 April 2012.

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Shavathon 2012: Thank you Tuks!
Mia Badenhorst
Posted on 18 Apr 2012

Students and staff showed their true colours at this year’s Tuks CANSA Shavathon, which took place on four campuses between 11 and 17 April 2012. Many went bald for the cause and some brave ladies even parted with their ponytails.

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