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  • The role of Universities in Africa’s futures in the 21st Century 
    Kupe, Tawana (University of Pretoria, 2019)
    “Mr Chancellor, it is my honour to introduce to you and the congregation Prof Tawana Kupe. Professor Tawana Kupe was appointed Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria in 2018 with his duties commencing ...
  • Physiology as a mature science – old challenges and new opportunities in teaching and research 
    Joubert, Annie M. (University of Pretoria, 2018)
  • Revisiting the poetry of Benedict Wallet Vilakazi : the utility and meaning of African Languages and Literatures in Higher Education 
    Zondi, Nompumelelo Bernadette (University of Pretoria, 2018)
    Although viewed (and dismissed) by many as primarily a tool for communication, language and literature cannot be understood only in relation towhat it communicates. A study of how it is shaped uncovers the social forces ...
  • Reflecting critically on the conceptualization of diversity in sociolinguistics 
    Tirvassen, Rada; University of Pretoria. Dept. of; Department of Modern European Languages (University of Pretoria, 2018-02-22)
    While it can legitimately be claimed that research in social sciences has made significant contributions to the welfare of mankind, it is also important to acknowledge that some preconceived beliefs about people and cultural ...
  • Developing a multilingual mindset : promoting the development and use of students' strongest languages and empowering them in English as the academic lingua franca 
    Carstens, Adelia; University of Pretoria, Unit for Academic Literacy (University of Pretoria, 2015-09-29)
    Although multilingualism is the norm in most countries of the world, monolingualism has become the hegemonic mindset. In higher education in South African it has become imperative to give preference to a mindset that ...
  • Constructively engaging in post-dogmatic Dogmatics 
    Veldsman, D.P. (Daniel Petrus), 1959-; University fo Pretoria, Dept. of Dogmatics and Christian Ethics (University of Pretoria, 2014-10-14)
    To answer the question on what a Post-dogmatic Dogmatics entail, Veldsman sketched a Typology – consisting of five types - of what Systematic Theologians and Ethicists do. It is a typology – presented as a spectrum - that ...
  • A reflection on accounting within Sout Africa's higher education landscape 
    Barac, Karin; University of Pretoria, Dept. of Auditing (University of Pretoria, 2014-06-25)
    The purpose of this inaugural address is to consider the state of accounting as an academic discipline within South Africa’s higher education landscape, and the responsibility that brings to deliver graduates who are able ...
  • Suiwelbereiding as studieveld 
    Lombard, S.H.; University of Pretoria, Dept. of Diarying (University of Pretoria, 1959-10-30)
    This lecture oulines dairying as a subject taught at university level. Its technological bias does not disqualify it as a subject in academic education which has to include many subjects other than the pure sciences owing ...
  • Landbouvoorligting by die kruispad - uitdagings vir agrariese voorligting as Univeristeitsdepartement 
    Duvel, G.H. (Gustav Heinrich); University of Pretoria, Dept. van Agrariese Voorligting (University of Pretoria, 1977-10-27)
    The training and research challenges confronting the Department in the light of problems and tendencies encountered in the present agricultural developent situation are outlined. Evidene indicates that extension is the ...
  • Op die spoor van die onsigbare lig 
    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 ...
  • Becoming Zimbabwe or becoming Zimbabwean : identity, nationalism and state building in the historical context of Southern Africa. 
    Mlambo, Alois S.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Historical and Heritage Studies (University of Pretoria, 2012-11-26)
    The lecture explores the processes of identity making and state building in a multi-ethnic and multi-racial society recently emerging from a protracted armed struggle against a racially-ordered settler colonial domination. ...
  • Food microbiology and safety management - opportunities and constraints 
    Buys, E.M. (Elna Maria); University of Pretoria. Dept. of Food Science (University of Pretoria, 2012-10-15)
    Due to increased food borne outbreaks world-wide food safety management systems have been implemented to facilitate safe food production and processing. The implementation of food safety management systems has changed ...
  • Transvaluation of values in practical theology - a circular movement. 
    Dreyer, Yolanda; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Practical Theology, Faculty of Theology (University of Pretoria, 2012-09-10)
    In practical theology the experiences of outsiders should be taken seriously. Heteronormativity should be uprooted and replaced by a kind of thinking that does not regard the pairs acceptable/unacceptable, sacred/secular, ...
  • Paul's interpretation of Yehoshua ben Yoseph through the Scriptures of Israel as "retrodiction" 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus; University of Pretoria. Dept. of New Testament Studies (University of Pretoria, 2012-09-07)
    In his lecture on Paul’s Interpretation of Yehoshua ben Yoseph through the Scriptures of Israel as “retrodiction”, Gert Steyn addressed a sensitive and hotly debated contemporary issue – particularly amongst South African ...
  • "Mass spectrometry, chromatography, chemistry .... what is the purpose?'' 
    Rohwer, Egmont Richard; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Chemistry (University of Pretoria, 2012-08-27)
    This multifaceted question will be addressed through details of the speaker’s own career, drawing conclusions as to the role of Chemistry at the University of Pretoria and in our country. The use of expensive instruments ...
  • "Missional leadership - entering the trialogue" 
    Niemandt, Cornelius Johannes Petrus (Nelus); University of Pretoria, Dept of Science of Religion and Missionary. (University of Pretoria, 2012-05-18)
    Studies in missional ecclesiology emerged as one of the significant trends in mission studies in recent years. The role of leadership in missional ecclesiology is investigated from the perspective of an organic leadership ...
  • Oily start towards a medical biotechnology institute. 
    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 ...
  • "Betrokke kritiek" : literatuurkritiek wat die wêreld verander? Literatuurkritiek na teorie! 
    Burger, Willie; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Afrikaans (University of Pretoria, 2011-09-19)
    “Critique Engagée” – Literary Criticism that can change the world? Literary Criticism After Theory. Over the last few decades postmodernist literature and criticism have rejected the idea of a white, western, male ...
  • Opleiding in elektroniese ingenieurswese - deurbraak of dwaling? 
    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, ...
  • Farmaka en farmakologie : verlede, hede en toekoms 
    Sommers, De K.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Medicine. Departement van Farmakologie (University of Pretoria, 1976-09-30)
    Currently marketed drugs are largely the products of accidental discoveries. During the period 1935-1965, systematic chemical modifications of known drugs and alkaloids lead to the synthesis of optomally bio-active ...