“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.