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American Students from University of Florida at UP Again
Just on a decade and half ago the University of Florida (UF) chose UP as a partner in their study abroad program to South Africa.
The Role of the Past and Future in the South African Economy: A South Africa – Germany Research Collaboration
On 6 May 2019, PD Dr (habil) Juergen Schraten gave a seminar on ‘The role of the past and the future in the present South African economy’ in the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies.
UP, HSRC and DST launch “rich and timely” publication on poverty and inequality
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in conjunction with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently launched a flagship publication entitled Poverty and Inequality: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Responses, described by former Minister of Public Enterprises Alec Erwin as “a rich and timely contribution to a national reflection on the establishment and quality of our democratic nation state”.
UP’s Department of Historical & Heritage Studies acknowledges top achievers at annual award ceremony
Recently, the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies held its annual award ceremony to reward outstanding performances by the students in the department at both undergraduate and honours levels.
International Jazz Day: A day for celebrating South Africa’s contribution to global jazz
In November 2018, UNESCO’s Director General, Audrey Azoulay, announced that the International Jazz Day Global Host City for 2020 will be Cape Town, South Africa, marking the first time the now established celebration is hosted by an African city. As the 2020 Global Host City, Cape Town will showcase a unique jazz history and heritage. The 2020 Global Host City event theme, “Tracing the Roots and Routes of African Jazz,” includes discovering, through jazz music, African identity and the creative potential of Africa to inspire global music making.
Dr. Michel’s book lauded by leading international scholars
Dr Eddie Michel, a Research Associate in the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies has been feted for his recent book entitled The White House and White Africa: Presidential policy toward Rhodesia during the UDI era of 1965-79.
UP to host 16th World Congress of Music Therapy in 2020
A media launch was held recently for the 16th World Congress of Music Therapy, which will be hosted for the first time in Africa, at the University of Pretoria (UP) from 7 to 11 July 2020. The congress will be hosted in partnership with the World Federation of Music Therapy, the South African Music Therapy Association, MusicWorks, the Tshwane School of Music, the City of Tshwane and Gauteng Tourism.
‘The Rivonia Generation and the turn to armed struggle in South Africa’ conference
On 26-27 March, Associate Professor Thula Simpson joined with Nic Wolpe, the CEO of the Liliesleaf Trust, to co-host a two-day conference on ‘The Rivonia Generation and the turn to armed struggle in South Africa’.
Beating the odds: four-time cancer survivor receives master’s degree
“Katsuzo! Zettai makenai!” This is Japanese for “I will win! I’ll never give up!”, and it’s a phrase that certainly applies to Lisa Sanders, who’s just graduated with a master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting Studies, from the University of Pretoria’s Department of African Languages.
UP Professor addresses Travel and Tourism Research Association’s 2019 European Chapter Conference
Professor Berendien Lubbe, a Research Associate of the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies presented a paper to the Travel and Tourism Research Association’s 2019 European Chapter Conference
UP Campus Tours celebrates 16 years
The University of Pretoria Campus Tours (UPCT) recently celebrated its 16th birthday. Initiated by Prof Karen Harris, UPCT has grown to become an excellent business simulation exercise for the Heritage and Cultural Tourism honour’s programme students from the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies.
UP’s Humanities Faculty commemorates 100 years with gala concert
The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria (UP) marks its centenary this year, and recently celebrated this milestone with a Dean’s Concert at UP’s Musaion, a concert hall for musicians.
UP Museums celebrate and engage with International Museum Day 2019
The University of Pretoria Museums (UP Museums) are joining more than 40,000 museums in 152 countries to celebrate on and around the 18 May 2019, International Museum Day (IMD). This day represents a unique moment for the museum community to engage with their public and highlight the role of museums as institution that serve society and its development.
UP presents at the 7th Annual NDT Research Seminar
The Department of Historical and Heritage Studies (DHHS) once again represented the University of Pretoria (UP) at the 7th Annual National Department of Tourism’s (NDT) Research Seminar, held at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria on 15 March 2019.
Triumph of the spirit: Tinyiko Gwambe inspires on graduation stage
The University of Pretoria (UP) congratulates Tinyiko Cathrine Gwambe on graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree with distinction, and welcomes her back to UP to pursue her postgraduate studies.
UP hosts 2019’s Strategic Committee meeting between South Africa and the French Embassy
Delegates from the French Embassy in South Africa, including the ambassador of France to South Africa, Christophe Farnaud, gathered at the Humanities Faculty, University of Pretoria (UP) recently to discuss cooperation in the field of science, education and culture.
Japanese tourism students from Rikkyo University enjoy a UP campus tour
Tourism students from Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan were taken on a tour of the Hatfield Campus by two members of UP Campus Tours, Thando Mthimkulu and Danolien van den Berg
UP Emeritus professor sets 'record straight' on Concentration Camps in the South African War
Professor Fransjohan Pretorius, an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies, published an article to The Conversation in February 2019 in response to comments made by British Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg on the South African or Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).
International Mother Language Day 2019
The Theme International Mother Language Day 2019: The days is observed on February 21 every year. The theme of this year's International Mother Language Day will be: INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES AS A FACTOR IN DEVELOPMENT, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION. The Significance The annual observance of International Mother Language Day is done to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism. February 21 is celebrated as the International Mother Language Day worldwide, as declared by the United Nations in 2000. The annual observance is marked to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism "Best wishes to all on International Mother Language Day. Respect all languages but take pride in your mother tongue,"
Dr Michel awarded the prestigious Arthur M. Schlesinger Fellowship
Research Fellow in the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies, Dr Eddie Michel, was awarded a highly competitive Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., Fellowship by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Foundation.