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By choosing to study Health Sciences at UP, you will receive quality education and excellence, while also undertaking relevant research that aims to make a difference in the medical field, both locally and globally.

29/10/2025

Awareness saves lives!

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Professor Annie Joubert, Head of the Department of Physiology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, reminds us that breast cancer awareness should not be confined to October. It is a lifelong commitment to early detection, regular screening, and self-awareness.

Dr George P. Babiolakis, a senior registrar in Prosthodontics at the University of Pretoria, recently won first place in...
29/10/2025

Dr George P. Babiolakis, a senior registrar in Prosthodontics at the University of Pretoria, recently won first place in the Postgraduate Competition at the 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research – South African Division (IADR-SA).

His research, “Colour stability of injectable composites exposed to dietary staining agents,” stood out among strong national competitors and brought international recognition to UP’s commitment to advancing dental research and innovation.

Dr. Babiolakis will now go on to represent the University of Pretoria and South Africa at the prestigious IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition internationally in March 2026.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement and for showcasing the excellence of the UP School of Dentistry both nationally and globally!

Professor Anri Human, Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria, was honoured...
28/10/2025

Professor Anri Human, Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria, was honoured with the distinguished Teaching Excellence Laureate Award for her outstanding contribution to teaching and learning. Celebrated for her innovative teaching approaches, academic leadership and impact in paediatric neurorehabilitation, Professor Human continues to elevate excellence in physiotherapy training at UP.

Professor Human holds a BPhysT (cum laude), an MPhysT, and a doctorate, as well as a PGCHE (cum laude). She is responsible for teaching all undergraduate paediatrics modules and providing clinical supervision to third- and fourth-year students during their paediatrics blocks. The University of Pretoria appointed Professor Human in 2022 to design and implement an integrative, comprehensive undergraduate paediatrics programme, with a mandate to expand this specialised focus into the postgraduate curriculum.

Since October 2024, Professor Human has taken on the role of postgraduate coordinator in the Department of Physiotherapy, contributing to the growth and mentorship of emerging researchers. Read more on hsup.co.za

At the University of Pretoria’s Annual Academic Achievers’ Awards, 63 C-rated researchers were celebrated for their sust...
28/10/2025

At the University of Pretoria’s Annual Academic Achievers’ Awards, 63 C-rated researchers were celebrated for their sustained excellence and impact, including 10 from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Among them were Dr Rodney Hull, Dr Mankgopo Kgatle, Professor Razia Khammissa, Professor Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, Professor Kgomotso Mokoala, Dr Jabulani Ncayiyana, Professor Nanette Oberholzer, Professor Natalie Schellack, Professor Nombulelo Sepeng, and Professor André Uys, recognised for their groundbreaking research, mentorship, and contributions to advancing healthcare and science.

C-rated researchers are established scholars whose ability to tackle complex problems with rigorous methods reflects UP130’s focus on transdisciplinary inquiry and societal relevance. Read more on hsup.co.za

NRF ratings reflect the quality, impact, and international recognition of South African researchers. At the University o...
28/10/2025

NRF ratings reflect the quality, impact, and international recognition of South African researchers. At the University of Pretoria’s 25th Annual Academic Achievers’ Awards on 23 October 2025, 18 newly B-rated scholars were honoured, including two from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Professor Wanda Markotter, director of UP’s Centre for Viral Zoonoses, is recognised internationally for her One Health research on emerging infectious diseases and pandemic prevention, while Professor Bernardo Rapoport, extraordinary professor in Immunology, is acclaimed for his work in cancer care, immuno-oncology, and groundbreaking clinical trials. Read more on hsup.co.za

Faculty of Health Sciences researchers were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the University of Pretoria’...
28/10/2025

Faculty of Health Sciences researchers were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the University of Pretoria’s 25th Annual Academic Achievers’ Awards, held on 23 October 2025. Among the recipients of the Exceptional Academic Achievers Award was Professor Ericka Noelle L’Abbé, honoured for her significant contributions to forensic anthropology, research, and postgraduate mentorship.

Professor Ericka Noelle L’Abbé is a forensic anthropologist in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, where she serves as the director of the Forensic Anthropology Research Centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

She earned her bachelor’s and master’s of arts degrees in the United States before completing her doctorate at the University of Pretoria in 2005. She has been a diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Anthropology since 2010, and she has consulted on over 375 forensic anthropology cases for the South African Police Service (SAPS) and forensic pathology units across the country.

Professor L’Abbé teaches human osteology, human evolution, and forensic anthropology and mentors postgraduate students. Her research spans forensic anthropology, skeletal biology, taphonomy, and the use of digital technologies in education and research. Read more on hsup.co.za

Faculty of Health Sciences researchers continued to shine at the University of Pretoria’s 25th Annual Academic Achievers...
28/10/2025

Faculty of Health Sciences researchers continued to shine at the University of Pretoria’s 25th Annual Academic Achievers’ Awards, held on 23 October 2025. Among the distinguished recipients of the Exceptional Academic Achievers Award was Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg, Head of the Department in the Section of Sports Medicine and newly appointed Director of the Sports, Exercise Medicine, and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI). Her award recognises her sustained contributions to advancing sports medicine, exercise science, and athlete health on both national and international levels.

Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg is a full professor and the Head of the Department in the Section of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences.

She is the recently appointed Director of SEMLI (Sports, Exercise Medicine, and Lifestyle Institute). A qualified rheumatologist, she also holds an undergraduate medical degree (MBChB – cm laude), a MSc degree in sports and exercise medicine and a MMed degree in physical medicine (rheumatology – cm laude). She earned her doctorate (DMed) in internal medicine. Read more on hsup.co.za

Professor Llewellyn Padayachy, Head of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of the Brain Tumour and Translational...
28/10/2025

Professor Llewellyn Padayachy, Head of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of the Brain Tumour and Translational Neuroscience Centre (BTC@UP) at the Faculty of Health Sciences, was honoured at the University of Pretoria’s 25th Annual Academic Achievers’ Awards on 23 October 2025. The awards recognise excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. Prof. Padayachy received the Exceptional Academic Achiever Award in recognition of his sustained contributions to advancing neurosurgery, pioneering research, and academic leadership. Read more on hsup.co.za

The Department of Anatomy at the University of Pretoria recently marked World Anatomy Day with the theme “Me in Anatomy....
24/10/2025

The Department of Anatomy at the University of Pretoria recently marked World Anatomy Day with the theme “Me in Anatomy.” Postgraduate students shared creative, funny, and heartfelt reflections on their research journeys – through talks, poems, and art – showing the human side of science. Read more on hsup.co.za

Congratulations to Professor Fathima Paruk, Head: Clinical Department of Critical Care & Emergency Services at Steve Bik...
23/10/2025

Congratulations to Professor Fathima Paruk, Head: Clinical Department of Critical Care & Emergency Services at Steve Biko Academic Hospital and the University of Pretoria, for two outstanding achievements:

Recipient of the Critical Care Society of Southern Africa (CCSSA) President’s Award, in recognition of her exceptional leadership, dedicated service, and significant contribution to the field of Critical Care.

Elected Treasurer of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care Council (WFICC), a prestigious international role that underscores her global influence and commitment to advancing critical care medicine.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice:Prof Daleen Casteleijn of has transformed the Vona du Toit Model of Creati...
23/10/2025

Bridging the gap between theory and practice:

Prof Daleen Casteleijn of has transformed the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdTMoCA) into an evidence-based, globally relevant tool for clinical practice. Through the development of the APOM, her work is changing the face of occupational therapy across South Africa, the UK, and Australia — empowering practitioners and improving lives.

Read more about how her research is driving hospital-wide transformation and proving the value of OT in a complex healthcare landscape. Read more on hsup.co.za

22/10/2025

💡🎓Exam time is here, and our final-year students are getting closer to completing their qualifications! Here’s some motivation and guidance from Sihle Mogorosi.💙

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