UP in a Nutshell 2012/13

Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria Pretoria 0002 Suid Afrika South Africa Afrika-Borwa Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3111 www.up.ac.za CONTENTS

UP2025 3 Student Services 35 Overview 3 Client Service Centre 35 Department of Student Affairs 36 FacULTIES 8 Department of Residence Affairs and Faculty of Economic and 8 Accommodation 38 Management Sciences Faculty of Education 10 Academic SUPPORT 40 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment 11 Academic Administration 40 and Information Technology Education Innovation 40 Faculty of Health Sciences 18 Quality Unit 41 Faculty of Humanities 21 Faculty of Law 22 Infrastructure and Services 42 Faculty of Natural and 24 Library Services 42 Agricultural Sciences Facilities Management 43 Faculty of Theology 27 Security Services 43 Faculty of Veterinary Science 28 Department of University Relations 44 Gordon Institute of Business Science 29 TuksSport 45 Campus Enterprises 45 Research and Postgraduate 33 hpc 49 EducATION UP Arts 51

UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 1 UP AT A GLANCE Mission In pursuing recognition and excellence in its core Overview functions of research, teaching and learning, and integrating engagement with society and UP 2025 communities into these, the University of Pretoria The University of Pretoria’s long-term Strategic uses quality, relevance, diversity and sustainability Plan, UP2025, captures the essence of a shared as its navigational markers. vision and understanding of the University’s role and identity, and the strategic priorities it pursues. The University of Pretoria celebrated its centenary Central to this strategy, UP aims to sustain in 2008 and has seen its academic tradition and its quality and relevance as a university firmly stature mature over the century. In 104 years rooted in Africa, and to harness its existing and the University of Pretoria has delivered close to future diversity potential. At the same time, UP 215 000 alumni. strives to ensure that it is recognised in the global marketplace of knowledge production. Faculties and the business school The University has nine faculties and a business Vision school, namely: To be a leading research-intensive university in • Economic and Management Sciences; Africa, recognised internationally for its quality, • Education; relevance and impact, and also for developing • Engineering, Built Environment and people, creating knowledge and making a Information Technology; difference locally and globally. • Health Sciences; • Humanities; • Law; • Natural and Agricultural Sciences;

UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 3 • Theology; students. The University has almost 18 000 students belong. The high performance centre Each faculty is responsible for launching various • Veterinary Science (the only faculty of its distance education students, and nearly 4 000 (hpc) comprises the TuksSport high school, a community engagement projects to provide kind in South Africa) and international students, of whom more than hotel and sports training resort that hosts top staff and students with platforms to contribute • the UP Gordon Institute of Business 67% are from Southern African Development national and international athletes as well as an to and engage with society and to strengthen its Science (GIBS). Community countries. applied sports science and medical unit. stakeholder relationships.

Many of the faculties are subdivided into schools. Students had access to more than R500 million The Institute for Sports Research (ISR) conducts Campuses (see map on p 53) The academic programmes are offered in 140 in financial study aid. The University has a research and does sports testing to benefit the The University has nine faculties and a business academic departments and 85 centres, institutes multilingual student body and teaches through the country as a whole. school, spread over five campuses in Pretoria and and bureaux. medium of Afrikaans and English. Sepedi is also UP Arts is responsible for the promotion of arts one in Johannesburg. The six campuses together used as a general language of communication at and culture at the University of Pretoria, facilitating comprises 1 214 hectares and there are 781 UP’s OFFERING the University. and supporting the integration of the art and buildings on this land. UP offers 230 qualifications involving 1 669 In 2010 the University produced 15% of all three- heritage collections at the University into teaching The Hatfield Campus houses the faculties academic study programmes, 1 343 of which are year bachelor’s degrees, 14% of all professional and research. It has three sections: Museums of Humanities; Law; Theology; Economic and postgraduate programmes. four-year bachelor’s degrees, 18% of all master’s and a conservation research laboratory, UP Management Sciences; Natural and Agricultural In 2011 13 650 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and 16% of all doctoral degrees in Theatres including a costume wardrobe and décor Sciences; Engineering, Built Environment degrees, certificates and diplomas were awarded South Africa. The University also contributed workshop, and music and dance ensembles. and Information Technology, in addition to the by UP of which 5 197 were postgraduate degrees 29% of all engineers (with BEng degrees), 6% central administration and a number of women’s UP Arts provides opportunities for students from and included 206 doctoral degrees. of all healthcare professionals, 18% of all natural residences. The L C de Villiers Sports Grounds all disciplines to participate in cultural activities on scientists and all veterinary scientists in the accommodates the University’s main sports The rich cultural diversity of the South African Campus. country. (These figures are valid for traditional population is reflected in the total student facilities, most of the men’s residences and the universities in South Africa.) Experimental Farm. population of almost 62 500 students in 2011. Community ENGAGEMENT There were almost 45 000 contact students of TuksSport is responsible for ten sports academies Community engagement has been incorporated whom 54.9% are female and 45.9% are black and 30 sports clubs, to which approximately 9 000 into the academic programmes in the faculties.

4 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 5 The Groenkloof Campus houses the Faculty of elected by the alumni (4), elected by the donors International PARTNERSHIPS • 21 institutions on the African continent Education, a number of residences and sports (2), those appointed by the local metropolitan The University of Pretoria’s international • 61 in Europe, (including Central and Eastern facilities. authority (1), student representatives (2), those partnerships contribute to its research profile Europe) elected by the Senate (3), those elected by and strengthen its aspirations for international • 10 in Scandinavia and the Baltic countries The Mamelodi Campus is home to a number academic and non-academic staff members (2), acknowledgement. They reflect the University’s • 23 in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East of foundation programmes and many of the those appointed by the Council on the basis of goal to play a significant role in the development • 45 in the Americas (North America, South University’s community engagement projects. relevant expertise and experience (6), and those of scholarship, both globally and in Africa. UP America, and Canada). The Prinshof Campus accommodates the appointed by the executive management (5). engages with institutions abroad, establishes Faculty of Health Sciences, which is adjacent to The position of Chancellor is a strictly ceremonial international agreements based on research the Steve Biko Academic Hospital that is used by one, and carries no governance or management collaboration, through staff and student exchange, the University. responsibilities. postdoctoral fellowships and enrolment of international students at undergraduate and The Onderstepoort Campus houses the Faculty MANAGEMENT postgraduate level. of Veterinary Science, the University’s Veterinary The Executive Management comprises the Vice- The University fosters international partnerships Academic Hospital and the Animal Teaching Unit. Chancellor and Principal, a Senior Vice-Principal, through inter-institutional agreements with higher four Vice-Principals (whose main focus is on the The Sandton Campus in Johannesburg houses education institutions across the globe. These academic core business), a Registrar and three the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). agreements facilitate research collaboration and Executive Directors (who manage various support study exchanges, and support the engagement functions and institutional advancement). The next of staff and students in the respective partner UP CouncIL management level consists of deans of faculties institutions. UP currently has more than 160 active The University is governed by a Council. The and directors of support service departments. The agreements with universities and institutions majority of members are not employees of the Senior Management of the University comprises across the world, including: University, but are drawn from a number of the executive management, deans of faculties and constituencies. These include the members directors of support service departments. appointed by the Minister of Education (5), those

6 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 7 Faculties degrees with specialisation in Economics and are highly regarded professional qualifications in In co-operation with other faculties, BCom Econometrics. Graduates are typically employed accounting in South Africa and enjoy international degrees with specialisation in Statistics, Law, The Faculty of Economic and as analysts, consultants, researchers, traders recognition. Recreation and Sports Management, Informatics Management Sciences or academics in both the private and public and Agribusiness Management are also offered. sectors. The government, central bank, private Degrees in Management Sciences The Faculty of Economic and Management Chairs, institutes, centres, units and other and commercial banks, leading stockbrokers and The departments of Business Management, Sciences is one of the largest faculties at the entities of the Faculty: consultancies, both locally and internationally, Human Resource Management, Marketing University of Pretoria in terms of registered Centre for Communication and Reputation employ graduates in Economics. and Communication Management, and contact students. Management Tourism Management offer degrees in the Centre for Inclusive Banking in Africa The Faculty consists of ten departments and takes Degrees in Financial Sciences fields of management sciences, and BCom to pride in the comprehensive portfolio of academic The Department offers BCom to DCom and DCom and PhD degrees with specialisation Department of Economics programmes it offers. At undergraduate level, the PhD degrees with specialisation in Investment in Entrepreneurship, Tourism Management, South African Reserve Bank Chair in Monetary Faculty offers 23 BCom and BAdmin degrees Management, Accounting Sciences, Financial Communication Management, Human Resource Economics that are accredited by national and international Management Sciences, Internal Auditing and Management, Business Management, Marketing African Tax Institute professional bodies. At postgraduate level the Taxation. Specialisation in the financial sciences Management and Supply Chain Management. Department of Accounting Faculty offers 90 programmes up to doctoral level. offers career opportunities in professions such Unit for Forensic Accounting as chartered accountancy, investment, auditing, Degrees in Public Management and The research outputs of the Faculty reflect both analysis and asset management, financial and AdMINISTRATION Department of Business Management theoretical and applied issues, and contribute cost management and taxation specialisation. The School of Public Management and Administra- Chair in Logistics and Entrepreneurship substantially to the creation of the country’s tion offers BAdmin degrees in International Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership knowledge base in the fields of economic, financial The BCom (Accounting Sciences) is an accredited Relations and Public Management. Students are Business Clinic and management sciences. The Faculty boasts a programme that forms part of the requirements for introduced to the managerial and administrative Business Incubator number of NRF-rated researchers. training as a CA(SA), both in and outside public functions performed in the public sector and are For more information on the Faculty, see: Degrees in Economic Sciences practice and allows registration as a registered familiarised with appropriate legislative and policy www.up.ac.za/bcom. The Department offers BCom to DCom and PhD auditor (RA). The CA(SA) and RA qualifications requirements.

8 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 9 The Faculty of Education The Faculty has five academic departments early childhood education, arts, languages, human The Faculty of Engineering, Built namely: movement studies education, social studies, and The Faculty of Education is one of the largest Environment and Information many more. and most diverse residential faculties in Southern • Education Management and Policy Studies Technology Africa for the initial and advanced training of • Educational Psychology The Faculty of Education is internationally The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment education professionals in South Africa and further • Early Childhood Education recognised and qualifications are reviewed and Information Technology offers programmes afield. It has built its reputation on excellence in • Humanities Education and updated regularly to ensure that students that are not only at the forefront of the various research and innovation in teaching. The Faculty • Science, Mathematics and Technology are exposed to the latest developments in disciplines, but also equip graduates to be leaders is currently undertaking a comprehensive renewal Education education. Selective admission is applicable in their chosen professions. of its BEd programmes to ensure that it is at the to all undergraduate and diploma programmes The Faculty houses four research and cutting edge of teacher development and research as well as all BEd Hons, master’s and doctoral The Faculty comprises four schools: the School of development centres and one unit, namely: innovation. programmes. Engineering; the Graduate School of Technology • the Centre for Evaluation and Assessment Management; the School for the Built Environment The Faculty of Education’s innovative learning (CEA) Centres and units of the Faculty: and the School of Information Technology. programmes serve approximately 23 000 students • the Joint Centre for Mathematics, Science • C e n t r e f o r E v a l u a t i o n a n d A s s e s s m e n t (3 800 contact students and 20 000 distance and Technology (JCMSTE) • Interuniversity Centre for Education Law Training and research programmes are supported education students). The formidable residential • UNESCO the International Institute for and Policy by the Faculty’s Institute for Technological programme for full-time (undergraduate) and Capacity Building in Africa • Unit for Educational Research on Aids Innovation and the Graduate School of part-time (postgraduate) students co-exists with • the Centre for Educational Law and Policy Technological Management – both the first and a well-managed distance education programme (CELP) only ones of their kind in South Africa. For more information on the Faculty, see that trains close to 15 000 practising educators • the Unit for Distance Education www.up.ac.za/education. The national and international accreditation of the in a curriculum that has been internationally Faculty’s programmes, strong ties with industry, benchmarked through independent quality The Faculty prepares pre-service students for and collaboration with international universities assurance processes. teaching, using the new national curriculum, from ensure that the Faculty adds value to its degrees Grade 1 through to Grade 12, with specialisation in and that its graduates are in strong demand. science, mathematics and technology education,

10 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 11 The School of Engineering The School of Engineering offers the following The School of Engineering is one of the largest degrees: of its kind in the country and produces the biggest • BEng number of engineering graduates of all South • BEngHons African universities. Undergraduate student • MEng numbers have more than doubled since 2000 • PhD and new, state-of-the-art facilities on the Hatfield • BScHons, MSc, PhD in Applied Science Campus have helped provide additional capacity for lecturing and research activities. These degrees are offered in the following departments: The School has close ties with industry through a number of research chairs across all departments. • Chemical Engineering These include chairs in Maintenance Engineering, • Civil Engineering Pyrometallurgy, Fluoro-material Science and • Electrical, Electronic and Computer Process Integration, Carbon Technology and Engineering Materials, Reaction Engineering, Tribology and • Industrial and Systems Engineering Environmental Engineering, Railway Engineering • Materials Science and Metallurgical and Broadband Multimedia Communications. Engineering • Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering The University has established a number of • Mining Engineering institutional research themes that are aimed at multidisciplinary research across departmental The Engineering Augmented Degree and faculty boundaries. One such theme in this Programme (ENGAGE) Faculty, seeks to address national energy priorities An engineering degree is very demanding. The through projects in advanced materials, nuclear workload is high, the pace is fast and the modules fuel, the environment and renewable energy. are academically challenging. To address these and other challenges, the School of Engineering

12 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 13 offers a five-year Engineering Augmented Degree competitiveness, optimising product life cycles, Construction Economics and Town and Regional • MSc(Applied Science)(Construction Programme (ENGAGE). technology transfer and positioning technological Planning. Management) abilities within the international context. • MSc(Real Estate) ENGAGE is available in all the engineering The School for the Built Environment offers the • MSc(Applied Science)(Real Estate) disciplines, and provides a carefully structured The Graduate School of Technology Management following degrees: • B(Town and Regional Planning) curriculum that helps students to adjust to offers the following degrees: • BScArch(Architecture) • M(Town and Regional Planning) and university life and cope with the demands of • BEngHons(Technology Management) • BScInt(Interior Architecture) engineering studies. • PhD in Architecture, Landscape • BScHons(Technology Management) • BScLArch(Landscape Architecture) Architecture, Interior Architecture, and The Graduate School of Technology • MEng(Technology Management) • BArchHons PhD(Architecture)(Applied Science), Management (GSTM) • MSc(Technology Management) • BScHons(Applied Science) Quantity Surveying, Construction The GSTM offers internationally recognised • MEng(Engineering Management) • BIntHons Management, Real Estate, Town and management development programmes that • MSc(Engineering Management) • BScHons(Architecture)(Applied Science) Regional Planning address different needs in the fields of management • MEng(Project Management) • BLArchHons of technology, engineering management and • MSc(Project Management) • MArch(Architecture) The School of Information project management. Programmes are offered at • PhD(Technology Management/Engineering • MInt(Interior Architecture) TecHNOLOGY honours, master’s and doctoral levels. The School Management/Project Management) • MLArch(Landscape Architecture) Established in 1998, the school is a unique is involved in community activities and offers • MSc(Applied Science)(Architecture) institution for tertiary education in the field of several certificate programmes and short courses The School for the Built Environment • BSc(Quantity Surveying) information technology and consists of three in collaboration with Continuing Education at The School for the Built Environment is one of • BSc(Construction Management) academic departments: Computer Science, University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (or CE at UP). The the largest of its kind in the country and – like • BSc(Real Estate) Informatics and Information Science. goal is to develop individual and organisational the School of Engineering – provides by far • BScHons(Quantity Surveying) The School of Information Technology offers the skills gained from research-based knowledge the greatest number of graduates of all South • BScHons(Construction Management) following degrees: offered by experienced lecturers who are leaders African universities. This School covers the entire • MSc(Quantity Surveying) • B(Information Technology) in the industry. A strong focus on research ensures spectrum of programmes in the built environment • MSc(Applied Science)(Quantity Surveying) • BCom(Informatics) relevance to the market in terms of increased and comprises three departments: Architecture, • MSc(Construction Management) • BSc(Computer Science)

14 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 15 • BScIT(Information and Knowledge Systems) EBIT Faculty: • Centre for Telecommunications Engineering Department of Mining Engineering • BScIT(Information and Knowledge Systems) • Institute for Technological Innovation for the Information Society (CeTEIS) • Sasol Chair in Safety, Health and the Four-Year Programme; • Centre of New Energy Systems Environment • BIS with specialisation in Information School of ENGINEERING • SANEDI Hub in Energy Efficiency and • Kumba Iron Ore Mine Design Center Science, Multimedia, Multimedia Four-Year Demand Side Management Department of Chemical Engineering Programme and Publishing; • Electronic Defence and Radar School for Information Technology • M(Information Technology) and • SARChI Chair in Carbon Technology and • Antennae for Communication and Radar • honours, master’s and PhD/DPhil/DCom Materials Department of Computer Engineering programmes in all of the abovementioned • SARChI Chair in Fluoro-material Science Department of Mechanical Engineering • SARChI Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Process Integration fields. • Chair in Maintenance Engineering • Institute for Advanced Materials • Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute Department of Informatics Chairs, institutes, centres, units and other Department of Civil Engineering (EPPEI) Specialist Centre in Plant Asset • AST Chair in Informatics entities of the Faculty: • Chair in Railway Engineering Management The Faculty hosts a vast array of research units Department of Information Science

which are closely aligned with national and Department of Electrical, Electronic and Department of Materials Science and • African Centre for Excellence in Information industry initiatives to further its teaching and Computer Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Ethics learning activities. There are a number of South • Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Micro- • Anglo-American Chair in Pyrometallurgy Graduate School of Technology African Research Chairs as part of the South Electronics (CEFIM) • Bateman Chair in Minerals Processing Management African Research Chair Initiative, as well as • Sentench Chair in Broadband Wireless • SAIW Chair in Welding Engineering industry chairs. Multimedia Communication • Xstrata Chair in Modelling of Department of Engineering and Technology • Exxaro Chair in Energy Efficiency Management Research and industry chairs centres, institutes, Pyrometallurgical Processes • Advanced Computing Centre • Centre of Excellence in Pyrometallurgy • Institutional Research Theme in Energy units and research groups are located in • Centre for Advanced Sensor Networks • Industrial Metals and Minerals Research The Faculty has a vast array of research groups departments of the Faculty. Among these are: • Centre for Electromagnetism Institute information about which can be obtained from the • Centre for Radio and Digital faculty website, see www.up.ac.za/ebit Communications

16 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 17 The Faculty of Health Sciences The School of dENTISTRY The School of Dentistry is responsible for training The Faculty of Health Sciences is one of the dentists and dental specialists and offers training largest in South Africa. It has, throughout the in all the major disciplines of dentistry, such years, produced healthcare professionals who as restorative dentistry, maxillofacial and oral have played an important role in providing health surgery, orthodontics, oral pathology, periodontics services to the South African population and and oral medicine and prosthetics. who have been in demand internationally. An emphasis on community-based education has The School of Healthcare Sciences ensured that graduates are equipped to address The School of Healthcare Sciences offers students the demands of rural South Africa when they start professional, integrated training in clinical as well their professional careers. as in community environments. The Faculty is an outstanding institution in terms It consists of five departments: Nursing of its research and clinical service. It offers Science, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, bachelor’s degrees in the various healthcare Physiotherapy and the Division of Human disciplines, as well as postgraduate courses at Nutrition. A variety of undergraduate and honours, master’s and doctoral levels and various postgraduate programmes are presented in the postgraduate diplomas. different disciplines. The Faculty has established public-private The School of Health Systems and partnerships to gain a competitive edge that will Public HEALTH ensure that it remains internationally competitive, The School of Health Systems and Public Health while at the same time achieving local impact. The provides opportunities for advanced education, Faculty is divided into four schools. research and consultancy in the many fields of public health. Only postgraduate educational

18 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 19 programmes are presented. These focus on The Skills Laboratory was the first of its kind in The Faculty of Humanities editing, language planning, language teaching disciplines such as epidemiology and biostatistics, South Africa and is widely recognised as a world- and training, lexicography (dictionary compilation), health policy and management, monitoring and class facility. Here students from the schools of The mission of the Faculty of Humanities is to train translation and interpreting. evaluation, environmental and occupational Medicine and Healthcare Sciences acquire their highly competent students by ensuring that its Social sciencES health, disease control, and health promotion. psychomotor skills before exposure to real-life teaching programmes are not only internationally The Faculty offers social sciences teaching patients. competitive, but also locally relevant. The School of MedicINE programmes that draw on a variety of disciplines, The School of Medicine is responsible for training Institutes, centres and units of the Faculty: This Faculty is one of the most comprehensive including anthropology and archaeology, medical doctors (general practitioners), specialists • Institute for Bio-medical Sciences humanities faculties in the country with 17 biokinetics, sport and leisure sciences, and medical scientists. It is the largest of the • Applied Morphology Research Centre different academic departments, two teaching communication pathology, historical and heritage four schools in the Faculty and is also one of • Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation units and a number of specialised research studies, social work and criminology, philosophy, the largest of the eight medical schools in South Centre centres. The Faculty is committed to sustaining political sciences, psychology, sociology, and at Africa. The School has 28 departments and 11 • Forensic Anthropology Research Centre critical intellectual inquiry and makes a significant postgraduate level, augmentative and alternative divisions within the broader surgical, medical • UP Centre for Sustainable Malaria Control contribution to the development of South Africa’s communication. and basic medical science disciplines, and is the • Inflammation and Immunity Research Unit human resource capacity. These social science degree programmes only School of Medicine in South Africa to offer a • Maternal and Infant Health Care Strategies LANGUAGES equip students with the knowledge, skills and Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine through Unit Studies in languages afford a variety of career competencies required in a number of careers in distance education. options, including journalism and creative writing. both the public and private sectors, and form the For more information on the Faculty, see The Steve Biko Academic Hospital was officially The following languages are currently offered: foundation for postgraduate training in a number www.up.ac.za, choose faculties and then Health opened in 2007. It is an 800-bed tertiary training Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, of fields. Sciences hospital specifically designed for the training of Greek, Hebrew, Latin, isiNdebele, Sepedi, Arts healthcare professionals and boasts state-of-the- Spanish and isiZulu. In addition to the language The Faculty offers a wide range of advanced art equipment and facilities. and literature programmes, students can also take related modules focusing on topics such as media professional degrees in Drama and Performance and communication, document and text design, Studies, Music and the Visual Arts. This includes

20 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 21 two four-year BA degrees in Fine Arts and • Centre for Research in the Politics of Constitution and other legislation, and in the Rights and Democratisation in Africa, Insolvency Information Design, a four-year bachelor’s Language (CentRePol) reform processes of the African Union and Law, International Trade and Investment Law, degree in Music (BMus) and BA degrees in Visual • Unit for Academic Literacy (UAL) the United Nations. The Faculty hosts a large Labour Law, Law of Contract, Mercantile Law, Studies, Music and Drama. All undergraduate • Unit for Creative Writing (UCW) contingent of foreign students. Private Law, Procedural Law, Space Law and Tax packages lead to postgraduate degrees requiring • Cochlear Implant Unit (UPCIU) Law. Undergraduate: LLB independent research and coursework in diverse • Itsoseng Psychology Clinic The Faculty offers one undergraduate programme, Short cOURSES fields of specialisation. An Advanced Certificate the four-year LLB degree. The LLB is the basic The Faculty offers a wide range of short courses, in Education (Group Music) and a University For more information on the Faculty, see requirement for entry into the legal profession. focusing on areas such as insolvency law, Diploma in Church Music are also offered. www.up.ac.za/humanities. This degree is internationally recognised and insolvency litigation and administration practice, Institutes, centres, units and other entities of comprises compulsory and elective modules. In advanced labour law, legislative drafting, sport the Faculty: The Faculty of Law their final year students may select courses from a law, and Trust law • Institute for Sport Research (ISR) wide range of electives, covering areas as diverse Departments • Institute for Strategic and Political Affairs The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria is as Street Law, International Humanitarian Law This Faculty comprises the following academic (ISPA) often described as a ‘Global Law Faculty in Africa’, and Critical Race and Gender Theory. However, departments: Jurisprudence; Mercantile Law; • Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies as many alumni are leaders in their respective an increasing number of students first complete Private Law; Procedural Law; and Public Law. (IWGS) specialisation legal fields in South Africa and BCom (Law) or BA (Law) degrees before joining • Centre Academia Latina internationally. The Faculty has entered into the LLB programme for two years. Institutes, centres, units and other entities of • Centre for Augmentative and Alternative various co-operative agreements with several the Faculty: leading international universities, and many Postgraduate: LLM and LLd Communication (CAAC) • Institute for International and Comparative textbooks and articles on the law of South Africa The Faculty offers a wide variety of postgraduate • Centre for Early Intervention in Law in Africa and of Africa are authored by Faculty members. programmes consisting of various master’s Communication Pathology • Centre for Advanced Corporate and programmes (through coursework or research) • Centre for Leisure Studies Insolvency Law Faculty members have been involved as experts and doctoral programmes. LLM coursework • Centre for Mediation • Centre for Child Law in legal reform in a range of subject areas in programmes include Administrative Law, Child • Centre for Human Rights South Africa, including the writing of the current Law, Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Human

22 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 23 • Centre for Intellectual Property Law International Researcher), and together represent • Centre for Medicine and Law 40% of the University’s ten A-rated researchers. • Sports Law Centre in Africa The Faculty also manages the Experimental Farm • International Development Law Unit adjacent to the University’s Hatfield Campus. • Law Clinic The Faculty is one of the most diverse science

faculties in South Africa. It consists of 17 For more information on the Faculty, see departments specialising in highly relevant http://web.up.ac.za/law. programmes within the biological, mathematical, physical as well as agricultural and food sciences. The Faculty of Natural and Biological SciencES Agricultural Sciences Biological Sciences comprise the following The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences departments: Biochemistry, Zoology and provides leadership in the fields of basic natural Entomology, Genetics, Microbiology and Plant sciences and mathematics. It contributes Pathology, and Plant Science. substantially to the building of research and teaching capacity in South Africa, by producing Mathematical Sciences highly skilled graduates, as well as generating Mathematical Sciences comprise the following new scientific knowledge through world class departments: Statistics, Insurance and research. Actuarial Science and Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Currently the Faculty has 125 researchers with NRF-ratings, constituting about 40% of the Physical SciencES rated researchers at the University of Pretoria. Physical Sciences comprise the following Four Faculty professors are A-rated (Leading departments: Geology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology.

24 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 25 Agricultural and Food Sciences • Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology • STATOMET (Bureau for Statistical and Survey The Faculty has developed strong international Agricultural and Food Sciences comprise the Institute (FABI) Methodology) (including Africa) strategic alliances, and hosts a following departments: Agricultural Economics, • Institute for Applied Materials • Sci-Enza number of international conferences and scholars. Extension and Rural Development, Plant • Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being The Faculty encourages its students to engage Production and Soil Science, Animal and Wildlife • Mammal Research Institute For more information on the Faculty, see in societal issues, and outreach projects are Sciences, Food Science, and Consumer Science. • UP Water Institute www.up.ac.za/. organised annually. These are initiated by the • African Centre for Gene Technologies (ACGT A variety of three- to four-year degrees are various centres and institutions that investigate with CSIR and Wits) offered, which range from basic natural sciences The Faculty of Theology issues such as HIV/AIDS, poverty and • Aon Benfield Natural Hazard Centre Africa to applied sciences including biological, unemployment, environmental conservation, and • Centre for Environmental Economics and The Faculty of Theology is the largest of its kind agricultural, mathematical and consumer science ecumenical co-operation. Policy in Africa (CEEPA) in South Africa. An important characteristic of degrees. Postgraduate studies are offered in all • Centre for Environmental Studies (CFES) the Faculty is its holistic mission which includes Institutes, centres and other entities of the disciplines at honours, master’s and doctoral • Centre for Geo-information Sciences nurturing transformative leaders, promoting peace Faculty: level, and ongoing cooperation and collaboration • Centre for Nutrition and justice, and engaging with people on the • The Institute for Missiological and with industry and other tertiary institutions offer • Centre for Sustainable Malaria Control margins of society. Ecumenical Research (ISWEN) students exciting possibilities for international • Centre for Wildlife Management • Centre for Contextual Ministry (CCM) exposure. The Faculty maintains an exemplary research • Joint Centre for Mathematics and Technology • Centre for Public Theology (CPT) record and is the largest contributor per capita to The content and structure of qualifications are Education • Excelsus (Dutch Reformed Church: Centre the research output of the University of Pretoria. continuously revised and adapted to keep abreast • SADC Centre for Land Related, Regional & for Continuing Ministerial Development) Two accredited academic journals are linked to the of world trends and train versatile problem solvers Development Policy • Bible and Religious Studies Programme Faculty, with HTS Theological Studies/Teologiese who can easily adapt to changing circumstances. • Bio-informatics Unit • Reformed Theological College Studies and VE (Verbum et Ecclesia) being the • Conservation Ecology Research Unit (CERU) Schools, institutes, centres, units and other first open-access online academic journals at the • Laboratory for Microscopy and Micro-analysis For more information on the Faculty see: entities of the Faculty: University of Pretoria. http://web.up.ac.za/theology • Postgraduate School of Agriculture and Rural Development

26 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 27 The Faculty of Veterinary Science The Faculty’s academic, research and community reflects a strong mix of local, continental and The Gordon Institute of Business engagement activities are managed and European students. Science (GIBS) The Faculty of Veterinary Science is the only facilitated by the five academic departments, Community engagement programmes are fully veterinary faculty in South Africa and the second namely Anatomy and Physiology, Companion As the “business school for business”, the integrated with the training programmes of the oldest of the 46 such faculties in Africa. Graduates Animal Clinical Studies, Paraclinical Sciences, University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Faculty at under- and postgraduate levels. A of the Faculty are held in high esteem nationally Production Animal Studies and Veterinary Tropical Business Science (GIBS) has as its purpose to community veterinary clinic at Hluvukani within and internationally, and its BVSc degree is Diseases. In addition, the Faculty has 17 specialist significantly improve the competitive performance the Mnisi Traditional Authority near the Kruger recognised for registration purposes by the Royal laboratories rendering routine and specialist of individuals and organisations through business National Park provides a unique academic in- College of Veterinary Surgeons (London) and the services to the Faculty and the community. education. Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, as well as service training and community engagement in Malaysia. The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital opportunity, as does the newly established clinic Founded in 2000, GIBS is an internationally (OVAH) has world-class facilities, internationally on the University’s Mamelodi Campus. accredited business school based in The Faculty trains veterinarians (BVSc degree accredited clinicians and skilled support staff, Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub. Chairs and centres of the Faculty: programme) at undergraduate and postgraduate and is a vital part of the Faculty. The Faculty has Consistently rated as one of the top business level and also offers a University Diploma in a library, which is particularly well equipped and • Chair in Primary Animal Healthcare (PAHC) schools in South Africa, in 2011 the GIBS MBA Veterinary Nursing. A selection process applies serves as a reference library for the subregion. • The Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Studies was the only business school in Africa to be ranked to the undergraduate degree and diploma • The Equine Research Centre (ERC) among the top 100 business schools globally in programmes. The Faculty has developed close links with • UP Biomedical Research Centre the prestigious Financial Times Executive MBA faculties of veterinary science in Africa, especially Rankings. The 2011 FT survey also ranked GIBS The Faculty’s postgraduate training programmes those in the Southern African Development For more information on the Faculty, see as the only African business school to be placed offer opportunities to study to the level of PhD. Community (SADC). www.veterinary.up.ac.za. in the top 50 business schools worldwide for its Its MMedVet programmes provide training in percentage of woman students. 21 specialist fields, and an online-based MSc Increasing numbers of professionals from programme in Veterinary Tropical Diseases abroad join the Faculty’s clinical and preclinical attracts a range of national and international programmes and the postgraduate student body veterinary students.

28 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 29 Doctorate in Business Administration accredited MBA programmes, including the full- (DBA) time Entrepreneurship MBA, and the choice of The GIBS DBA, an advanced study programme either a modular block release or part-time evening that builds on the solid foundation of a first- GIBS MBA programme. From January 2013 a full- class MBA, is the highest qualification awarded time general management MBA programme will by GIBS. Intended for top echelon business also be offered. scholars interested in deepening their knowledge A good business school recognises shifting of selected topics in the field of business science dynamics within the industry and accommodates and administration through intensive study and them in its curriculum. The compulsory global research, the DBA runs over four years and module, a distinctive element of the GIBS MBA comprises two main parts: directed learning and programme, allows students to study first-hand research. how their peers in diverse markets operate. In Master’s in Business Administration turn, that learning is translated back into their own (MBA) companies. Potential destinations include India, The GIBS MBA curriculum creates an opportunity Latin America, China, Japan and the East and to become a well-rounded and effective manager West Coast of the USA. and boost the long-term strategic value of their Postgraduate Diploma in Business careers through a mix of classroom lectures, case Administration (PDBA) studies, business simulations, company visits and The PDBA is a one-year modular block release syndicate projects, as well as relevant exposure programme that is aimed at fast-tracking high- to the best practices of South African and global potential young graduates into the world of leadership. business. Covering the same fundamental GIBS offers prospective postgraduate students business principles as the MBA, the PDBA offers the choice of three world-class, internationally an interactive learning process that combines

30 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 31 a broad understanding of business concepts together the emerging and current leadership Research and Themes and the building of collaborations with with practical applications, as well as making a of South Africa to create a shared vision postgraduate education industrial, national, and international partners. significant contribution to the personal growth of necessary for the building of a successful nation. at UP Research fundING those admitted to the programme. Students study Programmes include: Nexus, Leading Women, the Research activity at UP was supported by funds 13 subjects spread over six modules. The PDBA Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Programme Introduction amounting to a total of R387.2 million during offers five full credits towards the GIBS MBA, and Spirit of Youth. Research at the University of Pretoria 2011. The major portion of these funds was from which is conditional on students attaining a 65% encompasses a broad range of disciplines across For more information on GIBS programmes, or to external sources – an indication of the recognition aggregate in these subjects and commencing the its nine faculties and more than 60 research apply, see www.gibs.co.za. that UP is receiving as a leading, research- MBA within five years of completing the PDBA. institutes, centres and units. The University’s intensive university. high level of research productivity has continued, In addition to its postgraduate programmes, GIBS with UP making a contribution of 12% to the total External funding awarded to the University also offers a range of certificate programmes national research output for 2010. In 2010 there included R83.3 million for research contracts, including the Programme for Management was an increase of 4% in the proportion of UP R39 million from international funders, and R84.4 Development (PMD) and a Certificate in Finance; publications in internationally accredited journals million from government funding agencies. a comprehensive array of executive education and a 9% increase in the number of NRF-rated programmes ranging from GIBS Forums and researchers at UP. Research producTIVITY conferences, to one- to three-day short courses; The University of Pretoria’s strong performance in a number of senior executive development Postgraduate education at the University research outputs continued in the 2010 reporting courses, including the premier Global Executive contributed to the national complement of highly year, with the award (by the Department of Higher Development Programme (GEDP) as well as in- skilled people through the graduation of more than Education and Training) of 1 187.46 units for house, company-specific programmes designed 5 000 postgraduate students in 2011. research output publications in internationally and to meet clients’ specific needs. nationally accredited research journals, including Strategic planning, focusing on research 23.63 units for books and chapters, and 75.90 Over and above the traditional business school performance and international recognition, has units for published conference proceedings. offering, the Centre for Leadership and Dialogue been a major activity during 2011, together with offers a series of programmes aimed at bringing the establishment of the Institutional Research

32 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 33 The highest number of publications was achieved groupings, led by recognised international leaders External collaborations and STUDENT SERVICES in the fields of agricultural and related biological in their disciplines. A second tier of Faculty partnerships fields (17%), engineering (10%), health (15%), Research Themes (FRTs) involves collaborative The University continues to build and strengthen The Client Service Centre physical sciences (12%) and social sciences participation within faculties. its relationship with South African industry, through The Client Service Centre (CSC) is a leader (12%). research contracting with major companies as The University of Pretoria’s research makes in South Africa and globally in terms of its industrial partners. In 2011, 17 research contracts Long-term analyses show that, among the South excellent contributions in the fields of veterinary, range of integrated services and the number of with industry were formalised, generating income African universities, on average over the period agricultural and biological sciences, and in communication channels available to clients. The of R19 million. 1990 to 2009, the University of Pretoria produced engineering and the social sciences (according CSC makes contact for clients with the University

the highest percentage (14%) of the total national to international databases). The UP Institutional more convenient, effective and professional. It Innovation research output. Research Themes (IRTs) are aligned with these absorbs 80% of general enquiries and trans- The University of Pretoria is committed to adding strengths in the focus areas of: actions at first contact, facilitates client-friendly value through innovation by turning research processes and coordinates online self-service. National Research Foundation ratings - biotechnology and the management of results into economically viable products and During 2011 the number of NRF-rated researchers animal and zoonotic diseases; services and developing and applying appropriate The CSC is a one-stop service for all the on UP’s staff increased from 283 to 305. - energy; technology to complement the operations of the University’s clients (including current and - food, nutrition and well-being; and University. prospective students, international students, - genomics. parents and alumni) in response to student- Research collaborations During 2011 six new licence agreements were related enquiries and services. These services negotiated and concluded, including the licensing Institutional Research Themes and The Faculty Research Themes are based on can be accessed via walk-in visits, web, email, of technologies developed by the faculties of internal cOLLABORATION specific areas of expertise including: fax, telephone and post or general consultation. During 2011 internal collaborations were actively - sustainable control of malaria (Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, developed through the establishment of the Health Sciences) Built Environment and Information Technology, Services provided by the CSC include: Institutional Research Themes (IRTs). This - molecular medicine (Faculty of Health and Veterinary Science. • undergraduate student recruitment; major new initiative supports and encourages Sciences) and • general enquiries (voice, walk-in, email, participation from diverse faculties and - international and comparative law (Faculty of web, fax) departments in strong multidisciplinary research Law).

34 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 35 • residence placement; responsible for organised student life, student support services for special needs students; The Student Representative Council • applications for study; support and development. and a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies. (SRC) • payments and student accounts; The Student Representative Council (SRC) is Student SUPPORT Student dEVELOPMENT • study financing; elected by the Student Parliament (SP) from The following services are available at the Student The Student Development division is involved in: • access cards and parking; the ranks of students to represent them and Support division, which focuses on different • graduate career placement of students; • the Student Parliament (SP) and Student serve their interests at a governance level. SRC aspects of students’ wellbeing: • international student enquiries; and Representative Council (SRC) representatives come from all nine faculties, • course consultation. • Academic support is offered to students in • Constitutional Tribunal (CT) and the Student registered student societies, the residences and the form of career planning, career choices, Disciplinary Advisory Panel; day students and serve a one-year term of office. The International Students Division aptitude and vocational tests, reading skills, • Student Sport, Student Culture, TuksRag, (ISD) study methods, handling of academic stress, and the Perdeby (student newspaper) The SRC is the vehicle through which students are The ISD is responsible for the pre-care, in-care time management and prioritising. • More than 100 societies are registered with represented on UP governance structures such as and post-care of non-RSA citizens who intend to • Student Health Services provides com- the SRC (political, social, academic, sport, the University Council, Senate, Institutional Forum enrol for studies at the University. This service prehensive primary healthcare to students by religious, cultural and other) and other institutional committees. It plays a key includes the logistics and care of postdoctoral qualified healthcare professionals on all UP • Vividus Men, Vividus Women, Zeus and role in the coordination of organised student life and fellows, with services ranging from immigration, campuses. This includes the fully accredited Luminous day houses; must ensure that the extracurricular programme banking and medical cover issues to assistance in Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) • Nine faculty houses and contributes to the overall development of students. orientation and other areas of student life. Clinic for HIV and AIDS that, in collaboration • The class representative system in It also fulfils an important communication function with the University’s Centre for the Study of collaboration with the various faculties. – on the one hand conveying student needs and AIDS, offers free testing of students. interests to the University Management, and on The Department of Student Affairs • Therapeutic and emotional support are For more information, see www.up.ac.za/ the other hand reporting progress to the student studentaffairs. The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) plays provided to students through services such body. In the process it is accountable to the SP, a pivotal role in the extracurricular encounters of as psychotherapy and offering assistance which represents the various constituencies that students on campus and in adding value to their with emotional problems that inhibits make up both the SRC and the SP. experience of university life. The Department is academic success; life skills development;

36 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 37 Training and leadership development the Association of College and University Housing The Department of Student Affairs offers various Officials – International (ACUHO-I). programmes aimed at achieving the University’s Several functions and activities are put in place to objective of developing students into well-rounded ensure that the residents’ stay is comfortable, that citizens. This includes workshops, camps, they feel part of the TuksRes family, and that the seminars and conferences for the SRC, SP, environment is conducive to studying. Executive Committees of the service providers, societies, day houses and faculty houses. There are 26 undergraduate and three postgraduate residences and various student Special programmes include the Tuks Top Junior houses at the University, which collectively offer and Top Senior Programme, Students in Free accommodation to more than 8 000 students. Enterprise (SIFE) and Golden Key International Quality staff and guest accommodation also forms Honour Society. Class representatives also part of the accommodation portfolio. receive basic leadership training that is facilitated by the Department of Student Affairs. The residences play an extremely important role in organised student life. Attention is constantly directed at the quality of physical facilities, The Department of Residence governance structures and particularly the Affairs and Accommodation execution of a value-driven organisational culture. To ensure that efforts to improve residence life for Student accommodATION students are successful and to identify possible The Department of Residence Affairs and obstacles, the level of satisfaction is constantly Accommodation (TuksRes) provides quality monitored. housing, food and student life to residence students. TuksRes is one of the leading student The University intends increasing its residence housing units in South Africa and a member of capacity so as to maintain, at least, the existing

38 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 39 ratio of available beds to total enrolled students as Education Innovation induction and follow-up training in education • quality assurance projects in the teaching the University grows. principles and innovative practices; and learning environment take the form of UP is committed to top-quality education aimed at • offering training and support for UP’s learning external evaluation and accreditation by enriching students’ experiences. The University management system, clickUP, and its appropriate national and international bodies. Academic support therefore provides induction for new lecturers computer-based testing environments; National accreditation is done mainly by Academic Administration and continuing professional development • developing multimedia through creative and duly mandated professional bodies, while opportunities for all lecturers on aspects related instructional design and production of videos, international accreditation is sought by The Department of Academic Administration to teaching, learning and assessment. It also graphics, animations, and so forth; and the University from credible international provides support to staff and students on all regularly upgrades its teaching facilities and • conducting research into teaching, learning, accreditation bodies. Accreditation by procedures related to student administration, provides blended learning opportunities through assessment, educational technology and the national bodies, such as the Council from the application and registration processes multimedia and an e-learning management student experience. on Higher Education (CHE), the Higher through to conferring and awarding of degrees system. The University of Pretoria was the first in Education Quality Committee (HEQC) and and diplomas at graduation ceremonies. Students South Africa to use a technology-enhanced flexible relevant professional boards, protects the are also supported through units for student learning paradigm on a large scale by means of The Quality Unit right of the University to offer its programmes. administration at the respective faculties, the e-education, e-assessment, e-information and Accreditation by credible international bodies publication of class and examination timetables other methods. Quality of academic programmes contributes to positioning the University and yearbooks, and effective data management Quality management activities at the University Educational transformation is supported through in the international arena as envisaged in and electronic systems, which facilitate the strengthen the core activities of research the Department for Education Innovation (EI). The the strategic plan, UP2025. which include services rendered by the Client Service Centre and teaching and learning. The categories of Department’s vision is: “Creating synergy towards external evaluation, accreditation and audit; (CSC). Academic staff members are supported by involvement are, broadly, quality promotion and innovative education environments for student • quality promotion projects which ensure that means of academic programme development in quality assurance. engagement and success.” It is realised through: the quality loop is closed through reporting accordance with national guidelines and criteria. Quality management in the required format, assistance with • making education consultants available to Activities of the Quality Unit are grouped into the implementation of findings, participation in each faculty to liaise with deans, HoDs, following projects: institution-wide projects, and engagement in lecturers and tutors, and providing relevant

40 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 41 the national and international discourse on • A mobile web site and catalogue (http://www. • facilities for the physically challenged; and On the Hatfield Campus, the University of quality management in Higher Education. library.up.ac.za/mobi/) • inter-lending facilities to national and Pretoria, in collaboration with the City of Tshwane • online access to wide-ranging print and international collections Metropolitan Municipality, South African Police Infrastructure and electronic collections Service and other stakeholders, is engaged in the • the Learning Centre at the Merensky Facilities Management development of a City Improvement District (CID), services Library on the Hatfield Campus and online a community court and other projects to ensure assignment support for undergraduate stud- The Department of Facilities Management the social upliftment of the area. Library Services ents(http://www.library.up.ac.za/learning/ is responsible for planning, construction and index.htm) maintaining the physical infrastructure of the Important contact numbers: The Department of Library Services is responsible • a Research Commons, which is a dedicated University’s portfolio of more than 781 buildings, 24-hour Operational Management Centre: for a world-class, modern academic research space for postgraduates, researchers and spread over approximately 1 200 ha of land on six 012 420 2310/420 2760 library network at ten faculty libraries spread academics campuses. The Department is also responsible for across the six campuses. This service is aligned • an online reference service (Ask-a-Librarian) operating services such as electrical reticulation 24-hour Operational Manager: 083 654 0476 to the UP faculties with customised services for and air-conditioning systems. • wireless hotspots in some areas 24-hour Crisis Service: Toll-free 0800 00 64 28 undergraduates, postgraduates, staff, alumni and • federated search engines to access electronic visiting scholars. journals, books and databases, electronic Security Services All services are designed towards creating a theses and dissertations (http://upetd.up.ac. gateway to global information, and supporting za/UPeTD.htm) The University of Pretoria is committed to a safe learning, teaching and research through • an institutional repository and secure environment on its various campuses interaction with professional staff. (http://repository.up.ac.za/) and even outside the University’s boundaries. • training in the use of various information Security Services ensure that students can study Key initiatives that contribute to a world-class literacy skills and programmes with peace of mind and that they can participate learning environment are: • a facility for the digitisation of scarce and in a variety of cultural, sporting and other student • A dedicated Library web site that gives access brittle research material activities in a safe environment. to all the services of the Library (http://www. • various audio-visual materials library.up.ac.za/)

42 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 43 University Relations important manifestation of UP’s excellence. The Communication and Marketing With 32 sports clubs, TuksSport offers a home Alumni Association annually acknowledges and The Communication and Marketing division is to dedicated sports people and, together with University Relations comprises two divisions, rewards the achievements of identified alumni responsible for managing the internal, external the University’s world-class sports facilities, namely Advancement and Communication and friends of the University, who have excelled and international corporate communication gives athletes the best possible opportunity to and Marketing. Advancement, in turn, has two nationally and internationally, with its prestigious environment to the best advantage of the perform. TuksSport serves between 8 000 and integrated sub-divisions, namely Alumni Relations Laureate Awards. University, in line with the University’s strategic 9 000 participants per week throughout the year and Fundraising. objectives. on the Sports Grounds. The University also fields For more information, see www.up.ac.za/alumni. a football team in the national Premier Soccer Alumni Relations (TuksAlumni) FundRAISING League (PSL). The TuksAlumni Office is committed to a sustained TuksSport and well-informed symbiotic relationship with UP The Fundraising Office is responsible for the coordination of all University fundraising activities. graduates (alumni). TuksSport is a leader in the field of sports Campus enterprises In addition to identifying and approaching participation and management, both locally and The University has produced close to 215 000 prospective benefactors in the public and private internationally. It offers a professional platform E at UP alumni since its founding in 1908. The alumni sector, the office pursues individual giving, for athletes and volunteers who participate in Enterprises at University of Pretoria Trust (E at continue to play a crucial role in creating growing corporate giving, grants from foundations and the TuksSport programmes. TuksSport adds UP) is the commercial hub for the development, awareness of the University nationally and trusts, embassies and alumni and sponsorships value and contributes towards sustainable implementation, management and governance of internationally. Alumni are represented in the as potential sources of funding for strategically sports programmes for the broader South African business activities of the University. E at UP was University Council by four members from the identified projects. community. established to maximise value for the institution Convocation, who give former students a voice in and the communities with which the University the affairs of their alma mater. Other responsibilities include ensuring that gifts TuksSport not only focuses on top performers, engages. and endowments that come to the University but also on club sport and recreational sports UP’s alumni belong to an ever-growing and unique are properly managed and reports to donors are participants. It also provides a comprehensive network of Tukkie ambassadors, some who leave submitted on time according to agreements. support programme. their mark on societies all over the world. They are the University’s key products and the most For more information, see http://web.up.ac.za/ default.asp?ipkCategoryID=7706.

44 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 45 The opportunities that exist in an expanded group is steadily being augmented by new ventures Consulta Research (Pty) Ltd courses present proactive and relevant responses enterprise structure present themselves in three established by the Trust. Consulta Research (Pty) Ltd is a specialist to the skills development needs articulated in the distinct categories: marketing and communications research skills plans of the various sectors and places of For more information, see www.eatup.co.za. • the provision of services through the company. work in the country and the region. establishment of new initiatives that may be BE at UP Consulta has the ability and capacity to facilitate The current product portfolio of CE at UP consists easily rendered by virtue of the University’s Business Enterprises at University of Pretoria a wide range of research and consulting projects. of more than 500 courses across 20 selected stature, position and facilities; (Pty) Ltd (BE at UP), a company wholly owned The practical experience and strong academic ties fields of study. • the utilisation of the University’s existing by the University, offers industry an innovative provide: human and physical resources (staff, and cutting-edge cluster of multidisciplinary For more information, see www.ceatup.com. • access to cutting-edge research method- students, buildings, property and equipment) consulting and contract research services that ology; Bookma®k at University of Pretoria to enhance the establishment of new add true value. BE at UP acts as a facilitator • innovative approaches to handle contracts (Pty) Ltd ventures to exploit the existing market; and and offers the business world access to the vast that vary from simple marketing surveys Bookma®k at University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is the • the commercialisation of intellectual property pool of brainpower and resources available at the to in-depth studies requiring state-of-the- official bookstore of the University. This store is a from research activities at the University University. art technology and value-based analytical of Pretoria into start-up companies, where joint venture between E at UP and Avusa Retail techniques; and appropriate. BE at UP’s range of services include advanced (Pty) Ltd, and aligns the strengths of an academic research in a multitude of fields, such as • an outstanding range of data collection institution with the commercial architecture of a The Trust administers the versatile skills set of engineering, construction and ICT-related vehicles. national industry partner to provide students with the academic staff of the University to create an services; sensory research and food product For more information, see www.consulta.co.za. the highest-quality service related to the needs of evaluation; water resource management; an academic study experience. offering that may complement and supplement CE at UP agricultural economics research; economic the operations of the organisations that contribute Continuing Education at University of Pretoria Bookma®k has branches on the Hatfield, development strategies and plans; statistical to the country’s economy. The consulting, Trust (CE at UP) is fully owned by the University. Groenkloof, Prinshof and Mamelodi campuses. commercial research and continuing education data mining solutions; actuarial risk management capacity that already exists in the group structure solutions; client retention strategies; municipal CE at UP offers quality career-focused courses For more information, see www.bookmark.co.za. support services; and many other competencies. for personal and professional development. The For more information, see www.be.up.co.za. 46 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 47 Wannabee Clothing Store at UP Tuks FM community radio station as part of the African Intellectual Property (SAIP) Fund is also sporting champions and the venue of choice for Wannabee Clothing Store is the official supplier of group of entities managed under the auspices a shareholder, while the University of Pretoria sports professionals and enthusiasts alike. The UP-branded clothing and accessories. Wannabee of E at UP. Tuks FM, which has been operating remains the majority shareholder of the company hpc’s unique combination of world-class training is a wholly-owned subsidiary of E at UP and acts successfully since 1981, was formally integrated through E at UP. facilities, medical services, accommodation, as clothing brand custodian on behalf of the within E at UP in 2011. nutritional and scientific expertise, research The company is the sole owner of the valuable University. Wannabee provides a diverse range and hospitality has established its local and Tuks FM has an average listenership of 41 000 portfolio of intellectual property rights protecting of merchandise consisting of formal wear, leisure international reputation for excellence and and its signal area covers the whole of Pretoria, INSiAVA technology in several countries. wear, sports clothing and corporate gifts. All success. Bronkhorstspruit and the northern suburbs of merchandise is branded using the ‘Tuks’ and ‘UP’ It is also the exclusive licensee of the applicable Johannesburg (an approximate 100 km radius). The hpc is situated on the LC de Villiers Sports University brands. background intellectual property of the University. The footprint will be expanded further in the near Grounds. These facilities annually attract Wannabee has two retail stores (situated on the future. The business of INSiAVA (Pty) Ltd is to develop, international athletes as well as local sporting Hatfield and Groenkloof campuses) that transact commercialise, use and exploit a technical bodies for training camps or specific team For more information, see www.tuksfm.co.za. directly with UP staff, students and the public, as solution to overcome the interconnect delay that preparation. The hpc has become the preferred well as wholesale to corporate customers, and INSiAVA (Pty) Ltd arises with the decrease in the dimensions of location for Team South Africa pre-departure online via an e-commerce platform to service the INSiAVA (Pty) Ltd was established by the University integrated circuits. camps, as well as the preferred centre of greater alumni market. of Pretoria as the commercialisation vehicle for the specialisation for a significant number of national For more information, see www.insiava.com. INSiAVA (Injection-enhanced Silicon in Avalanche) federations. Wannabee also manages, on behalf of Speedo SA, technology that emanated from ongoing silicon the Speedo retail outlet situated at the swimming Within the sporting environment this sporting photonics research conducted in the Carl and pool on the LC de Villiers Sports Grounds. The high performance centre (hpc) initiative has been endorsed by several national Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics (CEFIM) federations in South African sport. The University For more information, see www.wannabeeatup. in the Department of Electrical, Electronic The University of Pretoria’s High Performance sports clubs offer academy programmes for 12 co.za. and Computer Engineering, in the Faculty of Centre (hpc) is Southern Africa’s first elite different sporting codes. Engineering, Built Environment and Information performance sports facility. Launched in 2002, Tuks FM TRUST Technology (EBIT) at the University. The South the Centre is the training ground for tomorrow’s Tuks FM Trust was created to incorporate the

48 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 49 In addition, the University extends its sport service cultivation and progression of excellence from offering via the hpc’s TuksSport High School that primary to high school through to the senior choirs offers a specialised programme for high school of the University. Learners must also do well learners in a variety of sporting codes. academically to join the choirs. The University also hosts community-based learner choirs, including Many African federations have enrolled their the UP Jacaranda Children’s Choir and the UP talented sportsmen or -women into the different Youth Choir. The senior choirs are: the Tuks academy programmes. The hpc is a valuable Camerata (Hatfield), Edu-cantare (Groenkloof) asset, not only to the University, but also to the and the OP Campus Choir (Onderstepoort). The country, and is a model for future centres of choirs are of a very high standard and have won excellence. acclaim both in South Africa and internationally. UP Arts OVUWA This is a music and dance group that embraces UP Arts is responsible for the promotion of arts and all the official languages/cultures of South Africa. culture at the University of Pretoria, facilitating and The Ovuwa cultural exchange model is unique to supporting the integration of the art and heritage the UP as its composition and working method is resources of the University into teaching, learning transformational. Ovuwa has made its mark both and research, and promoting general access within the country and abroad. Each performance to them for the education and enjoyment of the radiates colour, energy and melody. broader community. The Department has three Pamata units: music and dance ensembles, museums and Pamata (Pan African Music, Art and Theatre theatres. Association) is a community-based music and Music ENSEMBLES dance group affiliated to UP Arts, and specialises The UP Arts choir model is based on the in East African music and performance modes.

50 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 51 Most of the performers are young people from African artworks; and 3500 South African artworks disadvantaged communities. and 6 000 European artworks. Brass band There are four museums: the Mapungubwe UP Arts also has a brass band of a very high Museum, which holds a national heritage standard that performs at ceremonies and collection; the Van Tilburg Museum; the Edoardo supports sports teams during games. Villa Museum; the Van Wouw House; and the only conservation research laboratory at a South Medu African university. Medu is an avant-garde, exploratory and experimental group that brings together talented UP Theatres students from different cultural backgrounds and This section manages theatres and halls which are art forms to work and create together across widely used by academic departments, student disciplines and cultures. organisations and the student body in general, as well as external clients. The UP theatres are Collections and MUSEUMS the Aula, the Musaion, the Amphitheatre, the The University of Pretoria has a total of 56 Rautenbach Hall, the Masker and the Lier. collections on its different campuses and UP Arts manages 18 of them. Among them are: the largest UP Theatres provide production management and sculpture collection in the country comprising 872 support services to events held in various venues, pieces; the largest ceramic collection in Southern including those by University departments, Africa with about 11 000 items originating students and external clients. Services include from all the continents; the largest and oldest marketing, financial administration, the design archaeological collection of gold items from and construction of sets and décor, the design Mapungubwe; the largest and oldest art archive and manufacturing of costumes and props, and in South Africa with 100 000 photographs of South technical support, such as sound and lighting. For further information, see www.up.ac.za/uparts 52 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 UP IN A NUTSHELL 2012/13 53