Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the launch of our new Digital Transformation Hub website, a dedicated resource to keep you informed on the university’s strategic initiatives and advancements in technology and innovation. This platform will serve as a hub for updates, resources,...
Dear UP community, As part of the University of Pretoria’s commitment to innovation and transformation, we are excited to announce the approved Ethical Governance of Digital Technology Guideline. This guideline is a cornerstone of our Digital Transformation Strategy and reflects our...
UP's Mamelodi Campus hosted students from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to teach local high school learners how to use AI to create solutions to real-world problems.
The University of Pretoria (UP) is commemorating 117 years of shaping minds and transforming lives. From its humble beginnings in 1908 to its current status as one of Africa’s leading institutions, UP’s journey embodies the spirit of progress and dedication to knowledge creation.
The World Economic Forum is set to launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa, which will be hosted at the University of Pretoria (UP).
Prof Vukosi Marivate is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria.
Machdel Matthee, a professor in the Department of Informatics in the University of Pretoria (UP)’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, delivered her inaugural address on 28 November 2024. The title of her presentation was “Being human in the age of...
“Disruptions are inevitable. The question isn’t if they’ll happen but how we’ll respond when they do.” This guiding philosophy sums up Professor Marius Pretorius’ approach to business strategy in distress.
UP has excelled in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024. “This underscores UP’s role in Africa and demonstrates its commitment to addressing the continent’s challenges through impactful research, innovation and inclusivity,” said VC and...
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms society, many universities have responded by banning its use outright, choosing prohibition over adaptation. Rather than capitalising on AI's immense potential, these institutions have opted to restrict the use of AI out of fear of misuse. Yet,...
Dear UP community, We are pleased to announce that we have applied significant updates to our University of Pretoria UP Mobile App, with the updated version scheduled for release today, 16 August 2024.
The future of work is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and economic shifts. Dr. Sean Kruger highlights the critical need for today's youth to develop skills like creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy.
UP law lecturer Dr Chijioke Okorie has received about R1 million in funding from Meta and the Mozilla Foundation for the research she’s doing at her Data Science Law Lab. She chats more about this windfall and what drives her work.
Congratulations to the three UP researchers who triumphed at last night’s NSTF-South32 Awards, which celebrate excellence in science, engineering, technology and innovation.