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A new study co-authored by a University of Pretoria conservation scientist argues that widely cited claims of catastrophic global wildlife decline may overstate biodiversity loss in Africa

University of Pretoria study challenges ‘70% wildlife decline’ narrative

A new study co-authored by a University of Pretoria conservation scientist argues that widely cited claims of catastrophic global wildlife decline may overstate biodiversity loss in Africa

Call for South Africa to support the UN Resolution on the return of the Ukrainian children

Supporting the return of Ukrainian children is consistent with South Africa’s constitutional values and its long-standing commitment to human rights

Rare plant experts from the University of Pretoria are spearheading the re-introduction of thousands of critically endangered Magaliesberg aloe (Aloe peglerae) seedlings into the wild.

How the University of Pretoria is saving the Magaliesberg aloe from extinction

A breakthrough conservation project is under way to save endangered species

Members of UP’s Innovation and Contracts Management Division joined the CEO of the hearX Group to sign an agreement to transfer UP’s Intellectual Property in the hearScreen invention to hearScreen (Pty) Ltd on 18 November 2024. From left: Refilwe Ngoato, Manager: Technology Transfer Office; Simon Thanyani, Manager: Research Contracts and Innovation; Nic Klopper, CEO of hearScreen (Pty) Ltd; Adv Lawrence Baloyi, Head: Innovation and Contracts Management; and Gerrie Moster, UP commercialisation specialist

Spin-out company of the University of Pretoria achieves an important milestone

Stellenbosch University (SU) is on a mission to empower each member of its community to become an agent of change

South African higher academic institutions have called for a ceasefire and the promotion of education in Palestine-Israel

University of Pretoria still reviewing resolution on Palestine

Students and staff at the university who are sympathetic to Palestine have asked that it boycott all Israeli academic institutions

Prof Mike Sathekge with the Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) team.

The medical masters

NuMeRI’s groundbreaking facility reshapes medical research and patient care

New research shows that Hadedas are able to detect vibrations in the soil by their prey, such as earthworms. (Photo by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Hadedas have a sixth sense that has helped them expand their range

New research shows they are able to detect vibrations in the soil from their prey, such as earthworms

Photo: Getty Images

Climate change: Challenges, opportunities and the road ahead

Collaboration between the government and academia could help mitigate climate change in South Africa, professor says