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Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity
A team of young researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) is developing an innovative health supplement that transforms citrus peel waste into a potentially powerful tool against lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol, while also improving the affordability and accessibility of preventative health products for[...]
Newly appointed director at the University of Pretoria’s Innovation Africa@UP unit aims to strengthen ties with the agriculture sector
A lack of adequate public investment and the absence of a coherent policy framework that is inclusive of all role-players hamper the development of the agriculture sector. While different industries are carving out commodity-specific plans with government, funding is an issue. This is the view of plant pathologist Dr[...]
University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science opens wildlife clinic
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science opened a dedicated wildlife clinic at its Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) on Friday, 6 March. The Faculty is the only one of its kind in the country and is celebrating its centenary this year. The OVAH provides world-class practical[...]
UP’s Faculty of Veterinary Sciences celebrates 100 years of animal production
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science on Friday celebrated a century of veterinary education in South Africa. Established by Professor Sir Arnold Theiler, a Swiss veterinarian in 1920, the first intake numbered eight students. Today it has 1 200 undergraduate and 300 postgraduate students. The Faculty’s training covers[...]
UP and AFMA sign MoA to establish Africa’s first training and research feed mill
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the University of Pretoria (UP) and the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) to the value of R50 million for the establishment of a feed mill research facility was officially signed on 11 December 2018. The MoA was signed by Prof Cheryl de la[...]