Browsing UP Inaugural Addresses by Title

Browsing UP Inaugural Addresses by Title

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  • Buitendag, Johan; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Dogmatics and Christian Ethics (2009-08-18)
    For researchers who are interested in the relationship between theology and the natural sciences, the year 2009 is of special importance. It is now 500 years since Calvin was born and 450 years since his ‘Institution of ...
  • Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946-; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Practical Theology (University of Pretoria, 1984-11-01)
    The numerous published works by Jay E Adams pretend to represent a biblical view on pastoral counseling. Primarily his work is a reaction against a pschycological model implemented into pastoral theology and practice. ...
  • Dippenaar, R.J.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Metallurgic Engineering (University of Pretoria, 1995-02-16)
  • Eriksson, Patrick George (2008-11-26)
    The 100 year history of the Department of Geology at the University of Pretoria involves 7 heads, comprising a cyclical succession of scientists devoted to either “plume geology” or “plate geology”. “Plumes”, large bodies ...
  • Verschoor, J.A. (Jan Adrianus), 1953-; University of Pretoria, Dept. of Biochemistry. (University of Pretoria, 2012-03-09)
    It is all about bringing scientific discovery in the medical biotechnology field to the bedside of patients who need it, for which an institute is required to transfer the technology from the academic environment into ...
  • Willemse, Hein (Heinrich Stephen Samuel); University of Pretoria. Dept. of Afrikaans (University of Pretoria, 2001-07-19)
    To live in Africa : survival, co-existence and the South African literature
  • Louw, W.J.; University of Pretoria. Dept. van Didaktiese Pedagogiek en Vakdidaktieke (University of Pretoria, 1980-10-16)
    When teacher training is considered, it is wise to establish the aims of such training. This aspect is examined fully and is projected against the situation in Europe, the USA and the RSA. The general dissatisfaction, ...
  • Van den Heever, R.J.; University of Pretoria. Dept. van Rekenaarwetenskap (University of Pretoria, 1977-06-16)
    Computer Science owes it's existence to a technological device, the electronic computer. Major developments in the computer field occurred during the past twenty years, and at an accelerated pace during the last ten ...
  • Snijman, P.C.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery (University of Pretoria., 1963-03-12)
    A historical review of the development of Dentistry as a branch of Medicine is presented with special emphasis on the origin of Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery and the importance of this speciality in the health-scheme of ...
  • Goudriaan, Jan, 1893-; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Business Economics (University of Pretoria, 1949-03-24)
  • Studer, J.; University of Pretoria. Dept van Geregtelike Geneeskunde (University of Pretoria, 1974-06-24)
    The earliest mention of facets of what today is known as "Forensic Medicine" are to be found in writings from Babylon, ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, India, and China. Many mediaeval Papal laws were formulated to control ...
  • Cloete, Jacobus Johannes Nicolaas; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Public Administration (University of Pretoria, 1966-08-05)
    In this inaugural lecture the factors which militated against the more forceful development of the University teaching of Public Administration in South Africa are dealt with in a general manner. These factors can be ...
  • Roux, Polla; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Ophthalmology (University of Pretoria, 1992-10-28)
    Ophthalmology has developed during the past 3 500 years from a mysterious unknown subject in 1 500 BC to a highly developed and technologically dependent profession in 1992. Yet, today, more than ever before, there are ...
  • Van der Merwe, Johannes Hermanus, 1923-; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Physics (University of Pretoria, 1957-09-05)
    The small group of scientists who watched the first atomic explosion in the New Mexican desert realised that man has crossed the threshold of a new era, the atomic era, and that God has given him a power which, if wrongly ...
  • Prinsloo, S.F.; University of Pretora. Faculty of Medicine (University of Pretoria, 1980-09-18)
    Through the ages mankind had the desire to look into its own body. The development of diagnostic radiology since the discovery of C-rays is briefly reviewed, with certain highlights being discussed in mre detail. a ...
  • Kotze, P.P.A.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Biblical Science (University of Pretoria, 1987-06-18)
    The relationship of Biblical Science to relevant subject fields -- The purpose and task of Biblical Science -- Goal orientation
  • Pistorius, Calie (Carl W.I.), 1958- (University of Pretoria, 1990-08-09)
    Inaugural address in Afrikaans with a summary in English wherein is stated that engineering education should be academic rather than technological in order to meet the challenges of technologies still to come. In an academic ...
  • Van Biljon, J.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Electronic Engineering (University of Pretoria, 1976-05-06)
    After briefly tracing the evolution of engineering activity in South Africa, the author turns his attention to the scope of electronic engineering activity in the world in general, and in South Africa in particular, ...
  • Malherbe, J.A.G., 1940-; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Electronic and Computer Engineering (University of Pretoria, 1989-02-09)
    The mission of the University is presented as the functions of transfer and creation of knowledge, i.e. teaching and research. In this context, the training in engineering is defined as an academic pursuit, and its relation ...
  • Grimsehl, U.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Chemical Engineering (University of Pretoria, 1980-06-26)
    The demand for chemical engineers in South Africa is discussed in terms of the number of chemical engineers required and the type of training that would meet the needs of employers. The objective of the Department ...