SEMLI

06/03/2026

Ethics, athlete safety, and integrity remain central to modern sport.

Join us for our upcoming TopUp Tuesday session, where Dr Lervasen Pillay will lead an interdisciplinary discussion on:

“Risk mitigation, ethics and approaches in drug-free sport.”

🗓 Date: 10 March
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 13:30
📍 Venue: SEMLI Sport Science Unit
🎓 CPD Accredited: 1 CPD Point

TopUp Tuesdays continue to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and professional development within sport and exercise medicine.

06/03/2026

Do you really need to lift heavy weights to build strength? 💪

This Saturday at 06:15, SEMLI joins Gugs on 702 to chat about the science behind strength training — and why training smarter can be just as effective as lifting heavier.

We’ll unpack what research says about building strength safely, challenging your muscles effectively, and avoiding common training myths.

📻 Tune in to 702 this Saturday at 06:15

05/03/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring!

UP Clinical Services Pty Ltd is looking for an Operations Manager to join the team at SEMLI (Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute) at the University of Pretoria.

This role will oversee the operational functioning of five medical practices and the Sport Science Unit, helping ensure efficient systems, strong governance, and excellent service delivery across our multidisciplinary environment.

If you have experience in operational leadership within healthcare or a regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Hillcrest Campus, University of Pretoria
📅 Applications close: 18 March 2026

🔗 View the full job description and apply here:
https://semli.co.za/career/operations-manager-position/

04/03/2026

High performance takes preparation 💪

As the SA Protea Long Casting Team prepares for the upcoming World Championships in Italy, the Sport Science team at SEMLI has been supporting their journey through:

✔️ Specialised testing designed for the demands of long casting
✔️ Strength & conditioning support
✔️ Structured training plans for the selected athletes and team manager

Wishing the team every success as they represent South Africa on the international stage 🇿🇦

02/03/2026

Collaboration between EWP@UP, SEMLI Biokineticists, and TuksSport marked the first wellness activation of 2026 on the Hatfield Campus Fitness Trail (Yellow Route).

The event brought together members of the University community to prioritise movement, connection, and preventative health at the start of the new year. Initiatives such as these reinforce the role of structured physical activity in supporting workplace wellbeing and long-term health outcomes.

Embedding health into everyday campus culture is essential — not as a once-off event, but as a sustained commitment.

2026 begins with momentum.

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25/02/2026

SEMLI was proud to be present at the University of Pretoria’s 118-year birthday celebrations, hosted at our very own home turf — the Faculty of Health Sciences today!

As an institute rooted in research, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration, our participation in this milestone celebration reflects our deep integration within the UP community.

We are honoured to contribute to a university with such a rich legacy of academic excellence and innovation in health sciences. Here’s to continued impact, collaboration, and growth within the UP family.



Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Pretoria

23/02/2026

Collaboration in Action 💙

SEMLI joined the Department of Physiotherapy to unpack search strategies and database searching for upcoming systematic and scoping reviews.

Strong research starts with strong foundations — and that includes building precise and comprehensive search strategies.

We’re excited about the publications that will emerge from this collaboration. 👀📚

Watch this space.


Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Pretoria

20/02/2026

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A look back at the SEMLI team celebrating the University of Pretoria’s birthday at the Onderstepoort Campus 💙

We’re proud to be more than just a sport and exercise medicine institute — we’re part of the UP family. Events like these remind us how connected we are to the wider university community.

From research and clinical care to campus celebrations — SEMLI is proud to show up, support, and celebrate together.

Here’s to community, collaboration and continued impact 💛

17/02/2026

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For over six years, Chris has been working alongside our biokineticist, Tracy Steenkamp.

Along his journey with Parkinson’s and stage 0 cancer, movement has remained a constant — a space for strength, structure, and resilience. His story is one of commitment, courage, and the power of guided, professional support.

We are truly grateful to Chris for sharing his experience with us. It is stories like these that remind us that every person who walks through our doors deserves care that is personal, compassionate, and empowering.

At SEMLI, we believe every individual is a — and that living unrestricted looks different for everyone.

Disclaimer: This testimonial has been shared with the client’s full consent. The content of this video reflects a personal experience and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health, rehabilitation or exercise decisions.

13/02/2026

✨ Welcome to our 2026 Sport Science Interns! ✨

At SEMLI, we don’t just develop athletes — we develop professionals too.

We pride ourselves on teaching, mentoring and exposing young minds to their profession in real-world, high-performance environments. From hands-on experience to multidisciplinary collaboration, our interns step into a space where learning is practical, purposeful and impactful.

We’re excited to walk this journey with you and help shape the next generation of sport science professionals.

Here’s to growth, learning and the future of sport 💙

11/02/2026

At SEMLI, we stand for something bigger than sport.

We stand for 💙

Each letter represents the values that fuel us:
Leadership. Integrity. Fitness. Excellence. Adaptability.
Teamwork. Heart. Longevity. Energy. Tenacity. Education.

These aren’t just words — they are the reason we show up every day.

They guide how we treat.
How we support.
How we research.
How we care.

Because whether you’re a professional athlete or part of our wider community, you are a life athlete.

And our goal is simple:
To help you walk out stronger.
To help you move forward confidently.
To help you live a life unrestricted.

09/02/2026