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Congratulations to UP alumnus Professor Kithure Kindiki, who was recently sworn in as a new Deputy President of Kenya. Prof Kindiki, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the International Criminal Court, obtained his master’s degree in International Human Rights Law and Democracy in 2001, and his PhD in International Law in 2003, both from the University of Pretoria.

Prof Kindiki, on behalf of the UP community: May your tenure bring positive transformation, foster peace, and uplift the lives of all Kenyans. We wish you strength, resilience and success as you work to build a brighter future for Kenya.

Congratulations to three-time UP alumna Dr Lizette Spangenberg, whose Talk was recently named a TEDx Talks Editor’s Pick and shared with the group’s 41.8 million YouTube followers. “It was extremely exciting and surreal finding out that my talk was selected,” she said. “It's any researcher's dream to reach as wide an audience as possible, and I'm humbled that something I'm so passionate about has been this well-received. My talk explored how human-centred design can be used to create better healthcare solutions, which is what I'm extremely passionate about.”

In her talk, she presents a case study she did as part of her PhD research, which looked at how prioritising the human element revolutionises healthcare solutions. The study took place in a South African public hospital and reveals how empathetic understanding can transform a radiology environment. Dr Spangenberg holds a BA, MA and PhD in Information Design.

Watch her TEDx Talk here: http://surl.li/ikboks

VISION BEYOND THE MIC: UP alumnus Clement Manyathela, known for his incisive interviews with South Africa's leaders, is our guest on the latest LeadUP Podcast. In this insightful episode he steps into the spotlight himself, reflecting on how he prepares for interviews, his life lessons from marathon-running, and his vision for the future.

Get homegrown success tips from some of the University of Pretoria’s most successful alumni – go to www.up.ac.za/alumni/podcasts, find LeadUP Podcast in your favourite podcast app, or search for LeadUP Podcast on YouTube.

George, it’s 25 October 2024, and we still don’t have the shoes! 👀😅 But what we DO have is limited edition merchandise just waiting to be snatched! 🎉

So, whether you’re a treater like George or just want to spoil yourself (you deserve it!), our exclusive items are ready for you. Don’t miss out—get yours before they’re gone!

Shop now: https://upshop.up.ac.za/collections/tuks-alumni-range

ELECTION OF CONVOCATION PRESIDENT: We are pleased to announce that Dr Hinner Köster has been re-elected as the President of the University of Pretoria Convocation. His second term will commence on 31 October 2024 and end on 31 October 2029. We congratulate Dr Köster on his reappointment and thank him for making himself available to serve in this capacity for this further term.

Annual general meeting of the Convocation of UP: This evening at 18:00 (SA time) the Convocation will hold its virtual AGM, and all members (if you are a graduate of UP, you are automatically a Convocation member) are invited to attend. Please click here to join the live event: http://bit.ly/3XMtfJE

🌸💜 It’s that time of the year again! The jacarandas are in full bloom, transforming our campus into a breathtaking purple carpet. 🌸💜

Comment or share your favourite jacaranda moments with us.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF THE CONVOCATION: All members of the Convocation of the University of Pretoria (if you are a graduate of UP, you are automatically a Convocation member) are invited to attend its virtual AGM on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 18:00 (SA time). Members are encouraged to send written questions to the UP Alumni Relations Office via email ([email protected]) by Monday, 14 October 2024. Responses to these questions will be addressed during the AGM’s question-and-answer session. To join the live event, please click here: http://bit.ly/3XMtfJE

CONVOCATION ELECTIONS: The electronic voting process for the President of the University of Pretoria Convocation is now closed.

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HONOURING EXCELLENCE: Today, we celebrated all 19 alumni and friends of UP who were named on this year’s Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list of youth making significant impact across a wide range of industries.

The UP-affiliated honourees attended a luncheon with the newly appointed UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Francis Petersen.

“Your hard work and dedication have clearly paid off, and it’s inspiring to see the impact you have made in your respective fields,” Prof Petersen said. “As I look out at this gathering of remarkable individuals who have been recognised for their solution-driven, community-oriented contributions across a variety of sectors – from healthcare and financial services to law, the arts and education – I am struck by the profound impact that this institution has had on shaping young leaders and innovators in such diverse fields. Today, we not only applaud your accomplishments, but pay tribute to the trajectory that you are on, as bright young minds who will continue to raise the bar, buck the trend, and forge new paths.”

Congratulations again to all our UP-affiliated honourees!

HONOURING EXCELLENCE: Earlier today the University of Pretoria celebrated all 19 alumni and friends of UP who were named on this year’s Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list of youth making significant impact across a wide range of industries.

The UP-affiliated honourees attended a luncheon with the newly appointed UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Francis Petersen.

“Your hard work and dedication have clearly paid off, and it’s inspiring to see the impact you have made in your respective fields,” Prof Petersen said. “As I look out at this gathering of remarkable individuals who have been recognised for their solution-driven, community-oriented contributions across a variety of sectors – from healthcare and financial services to law, the arts and education – I am struck by the profound impact that this institution has had on shaping young leaders and innovators in such diverse fields. Today, we not only applaud your accomplishments, but pay tribute to the trajectory that you are on, as bright young minds who will continue to raise the bar, buck the trend, and forge new paths.”

Congratulations again to all our UP-affiliated honourees!

Our iconic landmark, the Old Arts Building, holds countless memories for our UP community. Share yours in the comments below! Let’s celebrate the moments that make our campus unforgettable. 💙🆙

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CONVOCATION ELECTIONS: The electronic voting process for the President of the University of Pretoria Convocation is now open. Only members of the Convocation* of UP may vote for the duly nominated candidates. To cast your vote, please go to https://votech.co.za/index.php/election/108. Voting closes on Monday, 14 October 2024.

* The Convocation includes alumni, members of UP’s Executive, current permanent academic staff, professors emeriti, and other retired academic employees.