The UPSpace URL has now been changed to http:/repository.up.ac.za
Following an Executive Management decision in 2008, line and operational management of the Education Technology section of the Department for Education Innovation was transferred to the Department of Information Technology Services from 1 January 2009.
Mandela Day celebrates the idea that each individual has the ability to transform the world, to make an imprint.On this day, we raise our hands in celebration and renewed commitment to the making of a just society. Nelson Mandela teaches us that every
The Influenza A/H1N1 epidemic has now also reached South Africa. The University of Pretoria has put action plans together to try and curb the spread of this infection amongst the members of staff and the students.
Message from the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Chris de Beer, regarding the upcoming Student Assembly elections.
Please take note that, as in previous years, there will be no lectures or tests on Spring Day, 9 September 2009, as determined by the Rectorate (Rt23/91 of 1991-01-15).
Read the statement by Acting Principal, Prof Chris de Beer, on the University of Pretoria's position on protest action on the campus.
The South African Development Corporation (SADEC) countries are exploring opportunities to extract considerable economic wealth through the beneficial exploitation of its myriad of indigenous plants at a Greengold Symposium in Pretoria from 14 to 16 Septe
The Ron Brown Institute in partnership with the Institute for Women
Scientists throughout the world will celebrate the second annual International Stem Cell Awareness Day on Wednesday September 23, reaching out to leaders and the public at large to champion the stem cell cause and its importance to humanity.
Please note that a few of the new 2010 access cards issued during the last two weeks, have been issued with incorrect personal details. Students that have received access cards with erroneously printed last names are requested to use these cards until 25
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the National Research Foundation (NRF) will host an ASSAf-DST-NRF South African Young Scientists? Conference on 12-13 October 2010 at
The University of Pretoria currently only has a physical address for postal deliveries.
Students of Tukssswa ? Tuks Student Social Work Association - are participating in a global drive to collect unwanted and new shoes for children without shoes.
Dear Colleague You are probably aware by now that our Tuks 1 Rugby Team beat the University of Johannesburg in the semi-final of the Varsity Cup last Monday. Of course, we are very pleased and proud of this achievement! This has (for the first time) w
I refer to the general circular regarding the annual salary adjustments which was sent out on 12 May 2011.
Its that time of the year again where the heartbeat of tuks social life recruits new members for the Tuks RAG general commitee.
In light of the moratorium on the issuing of liquor licenses, which was issued by the Gauteng MEC for Economic Development and took effect on 8 August 2011, the University has been unable to secure temporary liquor licenses for the Spring Day functions of
This issue features articles on perhaps the oldest animal fossil yet discovered, the reappearance of a disease after 60 years, electric vehicles, the recent climate change negotiations and the potential spin-offs of the MeerKAT telescope project.
Route: This year the procession will take a completely new route, as follows:
