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Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating. May the Festival of Lights bring joy, peace, prosperity and hope to you and your loved ones. Wishing you a bright and meaningful celebration. #HappyDiwali #UniversityOfPretoria

#HelloTuksAlumni: The UP Convocation AGM is almost here! 10 Nov 2026 | 18:00 SAST | 💻Virtual Be part of the conversation shaping our university community. RSVP here: ow.ly/Oqv25103ZCI #UniversityOfPretoria #MakeTodayMatter

Two medals in two days! At the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Chanel Veldsman secured her medals, winning silver in the 100m breaststroke and setting a new personal best of 1:09.48. Congratulations to Chanel on an inspiring performance and for proudly representing South Africa. #UniversityOfPretoria #TuksSport #YouthOlympicGames

UP's Mamelodi Campus is helping bridge the digital divide. Through free computer training and community-based initiatives, community members gain practical digital skills, from basic computer literacy to digital branding and LinkedIn training, helping to unlock opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. Read more: ow.ly/NgJO5104p0E #UniversityOfPretoria #DigitalSkills

🏛️Fun Fact Friday! Did you know the Old Merensky Library opened in 1939 thanks to a donation from geologist Dr Hans Merensky? Designed by Gerhard Moerdyk, it blends art deco and African influences. #UniversityOfPretoria #CampusHistory #LoveYourCampus

Exams start tomorrow. To all UP students, good luck for the weeks ahead. Trust your preparation, do your best and remember, we're rooting for you every step of the way. #UniversityOfPretoria #UPExams #MakeTodayMatter

Malaria elimination in southern Africa requires approaches that respond to changing environmental conditions, human movement and health system pressures. UP experts Prof Tiaan de Jager and Dr Taneshka Kruger highlight the need to turn scientific knowledge into action through stronger surveillance, regional collaboration, accessible services and resilient health systems. Read more: ow.ly/bNs9510410Q #UniversityOfPretoria #MalariaAwareness

Some children enter school without foundational communication skills, while others spend years without their developmental difficulties being identified. Prof Jeannie van der Linde’s research is exploring how smartphone technology could help close these gaps Read more: ow.ly/QmLH51042se #UniversityOfPretoria #SpeechTherapy

Help put the result of their hard work into their hands. 🎓 Team #Ride4UPDegrees is taking on 97 km at Ride Joburg to raise R100,000 for #DegreesDelivered. Donate here: backabuddy.co.za/organizatio… #UniversityOfPretoria #UPGivingMatters

#HelloTuksAlumni: The UP Convocation AGM is almost here! 10 Nov 2026 | 18:00 SAST | 💻Virtual Be part of the conversation shaping our university community. RSVP here: ow.ly/Oqv25103ZCI #UniversityOfPretoria #MakeTodayMatter

Catch up with Christopher Williams, Karishma Ramdev and Michelle Mokone, then explore past conversations with Sipho Ngwenya and more. Listen now: up.ac.za/alumni/podcasts #LeadUPPodcast #UniversityOfPretoria

From UP to the global technology stage! UP alumnus Dr Jannes Venter, CEO of INSiAVA, shares how research, innovation and entrepreneurship helped transform a university idea into smart-sensor technology with global applications. Read about INSiAVA's innovation journey in Campus Catalyst: ow.ly/scp15102Vjs #UniversityOfPretoria #CampusCatalyst #UPAlumni

UP’s new ‘Campus Catalyst’ publication showcases 10 spin-out enterprises turning university research into practical solutions, from smartphone-based hearing assessments to construction materials made from composite waste. Read more: ow.ly/pfHR5103e9E #UniversityOfPretoria #CampusCatalyst

UP graduates Nosipho Koza and Innocent Masango received their certificates through #DegreesDelivered. Help us deliver 500 degrees by year-end. Read the story here: ow.ly/cBXn5103eM3 #UniversityOfPretoria

Congratulations to Leah Markgraaff, the 17-year-old TuksSport swimmer who claimed South Africa’s first medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, winning silver in the 400m freestyle. An outstanding achievement and a proud moment for South African sport. Read more: up.ac.za/news/markgraaff-win…. #UniversityOfPretoria #TuksSport #YouthOlympicGames

Africa’s energy transition requires solutions rooted in the realities of its countries and communities. The Handbook on Energy Transitions in Africa, edited by University of Pretoria’s Prof Roula Inglesi Lotz, brings together 35 contributors from 16 African countries to explore how African perspectives can shape more sustainable and just energy futures. Read more: ow.ly/arlQ5102TN5 #UniversityOfPretoria #EnergyTransition #JustEnergyTransition

New week. New month. New possibilities. A fresh start to the month and a new week to focus on your goals. As exam season approaches, keep pushing forward and trust the work you've put in. #UniversityOfPretoria #MondayMotivation

Since 2018, @PowerfleetAIoT has invested more than R12.5m in bursaries, supporting 228 UP students. From easing financial stress to opening career opportunities, this partnership is shaping brighter futures. Read more: ow.ly/9kyt5102mnS #UniversityOfPretoria #UPGivingMatters