Welcome to Research Matters. This curated site highlights some of the University of Pretoria’s most impactful and innovative research which addresses some of our society’s most pressing concerns so that we can transform lives and communities. We are rated as the number one university in South Africa for research outputs. Our vision is to be a leading research-intensive university in Africa that is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact. We develop people, create knowledge and strive to make a difference locally and internationally.
Stories
The story centres on the coloured community in Elandskloof, in the picturesque Cederberg region of the Western Cape. The community was forcibly and violently removed from this area in 1962 when, as a result of the Group Areas Act of 1950,
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Professor Chika Sehoole, Dean of the Faculty of Education received thesis from the Minister of Higher Education and Training Honorable Dr Naledi Pandor
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Chaos, a 16-year old lion from the Lory Park Zoo, yesterday underwent his second round of radiation for skin cancer at the Mediclinic Muelmed in Pretoria following the discovery of the condition by veterinarians in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at UP.
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Almost two months ago, on 25 January, the second chapter of a remarkable flamingo rescue story was written when 900 day-old lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) chicks arrived in Gauteng from Kimberley.
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When you believe in yourself, you have faith and are determined to succeed, nothing will get in your way to reach your goals.
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