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We proudly launched REACH-AFRICA at UP’s Future Africa – a United Nations University Hub focused on Resilience in Environment, Agriculture, Climate, and Health. African-led. Globally connected. Locally impactful. Read more: ow.ly/wPvz50WvS1q #UniversityOfPretoria…




#MondayMotivation: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain Begin this week with strength and continue to move forward! #UniversityOfPretoria #MakeTodayMatter

🎧 The next #LeadUPPodcast drops Tuesday 29 July! Guest: Puno Selesho – UP alumna, poet, entrepreneur & creative director. Law grad turned changemaker. Creative agency founder. Voice of impact and hope. Till then, catch up on previous episodes! up.ac.za/alumni/podcasts…

Global ties, shared purpose: UP alumni in NYC gathered with VC Prof Petersen to reconnect. As Dr Samantha Castle said: “Wherever you are in the world, your voice, your knowledge, and your experience matter.” Read more: ow.ly/915K50WvgGb #UniversityOfPretoria…

Tuks FM is celebrating 45 years of stories, sound, and student spirit! From one small studio to a national voice, #TuksFM45 marks the station’s legacy through a documentary series, throwback content, and iconic memories. Read more: ow.ly/Lwm850WvfLG. #UniversityOfPretoria




🏛️Fun Fact Friday! Did you know the AE du Toit Auditorium was designed without windows? Not an oversight – it’s to block out traffic noise in University Road. Named after UP’s first maths prof and former principal, it’s been around since 1957. A quiet classic.…




🎙DON’T MISS IT: Our next LeadUP Podcast drops next Tuesday! For now, catch up on previous episodes at up.ac.za/alumni/podcasts or find the LeadUP Podcast in your favourite streaming app. Got a UP alum in mind for the next season? Tag them below! 👇 #UniversityOfPretoria…
UP Giving Month: “Funding helped me grow as a person and network with other students," – Hector Shivambu, BCom Economics & Management Sciences final-year student. Watch the video here: youtu.be/PyOF6j6HdGc Giving changes lives. Give today: upnet.up.ac.za/donate/signon.……

Colette Uys, Tuks medical student and 3-event thrower, took bronze in the shot put (17.34m) at the World University Games in #rhineruhr2025, then returned today to qualify for the discus final with a 56.60m throw. Read more: ow.ly/Cbbm50WuuNH #UniversityOfPretoria…

In just 90 minutes, Tuks swimmer Pieter Coetzé claimed gold in the 50m backstroke (24.49s) and silver in the 100m freestyle (48.12s) at the #WorldUniversityGames! Well done, Pieter! #UniversityOfPretoria #ProudlyUP

UP graduates don’t just succeed — they drive transformation in their communities, industries, and beyond. Read more: up.ac.za/usr/news/post_… #UniversityOfPretoria #MakeTodayMatter

BREACHING THE BEYOND: The digital afterlife could be a chance to connect from beyond the grave. “Creating digital traces of life after death highlights the need for new rituals to cope with loss” – Prof Jaco Beyers. Read more: ow.ly/ezxQ50WtUEZ #UniversityOfPretoria
Big congrats to @UPLawFaculty student Kiara Ramluckun on being awarded the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary! She’ll join top SA students in the UK for a leadership and learning tour this December. Read more: ow.ly/Zm4q50WtZjw. #UniversityOfPretoria #ProudlyUP

UP Vet alumni! You’re invited to an exclusive brunch with Prof Vinny Naidoo on 7 Aug 2025, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the OTDC Building, Onderstepoort Campus. Reconnect, explore opportunities & shape the Faculty’s future. RSVP by 30 July: ow.ly/FN4z50WtOfL…

Water Game Changers Day is happening on 28 July at Future Africa. Open to all UP students and the public, the event will explore sustainable water solutions and launch the Water Game Changers Award. Watch the video to learn more: ow.ly/cJ7250Wt4uM #WaterGameChangers…

Congrats to Dr Timothy Adeliyi of UP’s Dept of Informatics for receiving a Y2 rating from the NRF! His work in applied computing aims to simplify life through tech from AI to cybersecurity. “This recognition validates years of sacrifice & dedication,” he says. Read more:…

Give. Pack. Create impact. Join us on 30 July at Hatfield Campus for our Food Pack-a-Thon as part of UP Giving Month! Entrance = 1 non-perishable food item. Register now to secure your spot: ow.ly/lgQq50Wtkwh #UniversityOfPretoria #InfiniteImpact

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences hosted its annual Career Day today. Students explored career paths, engaged with professionals, and connected with potential employers. From aspiring CA(SA)s to future corporate leaders, the future looks promising!…



Every student deserves a fair shot — this #UPGivingMonth, help us fight student hunger and financial exclusion at UP by supporting our Pack-a-Thon on 30 July, donating here: ow.ly/XuxV50WsB2O. Reading more about the initiative here: ow.ly/uPay50WsB2P…

Huge congratulations to Pieter Coetze on his Gold Medal & for breaking the FISU Record in the Men's 100m Backstroke at the #rhineruhr2025 World University Games. #StripeGeneration | #Elevate2Greatness