Rikus Delport

Director of Institutional Advancement and spokesperson of the University of Pretoria.

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

Its Go time! UP’s Hatfield, Prinshof, Onderstepoort & Groenkloof campuses are beehives of activity today with prospective students finding out why they should #ChooseUP.

#ChooseUPDay2023

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

@jacarandafm There was no explosion. A generator caught fire earlier today. The situation was quickly brought under control, and no one was placed in any danger. Our emergency response team promptly doused the fire, and we are pleased to say that the incident has been fully resolved.

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

@TheLegalSA A generator on campus caught fire earlier today. The situation was quickly brought under control, and no one was placed in any danger. Our efficient emergency response team promptly doused the fire, and we are pleased to inform you that the incident has been fully resolved.

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

@TuksFM1072 @UPTuks A generator on campus caught fire earlier today. The situation was quickly brought under control, and no one was placed in any danger. Our efficient emergency response team promptly doused the fire, and we are pleased to inform you that the incident has been fully resolved.

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

JUST IN: UP is on the rise! We've made impressive progress in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, coming in at an impressive 323rd position worldwide. Read more: https://t.co/sQqRIfmTP3

#ProudlyUP #UniversityOfPretoria

[Vukosi Marivate 🇿🇦🚀📊 @vukosi]

Today we launch the 2023 online Capstone Project Exhibition for the Masters in Big Data Science @uptuks. View the amazing projects [Ecology, Law, SDGs, Environment, etc.] here https://t.co/SEeKE4lBzc #DataScience #NLProc #ComputerVision

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

JUST IN: UP has been ranked 69th in the world & 2nd on the continent in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. This is an increase from the 101-200 global band in 2022: https://t.co/1pKmZsuT1n

#THEGlobalImpact #ProudlyUP #UniversityOfPretoria

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

@TweetDeck any reason why one cannot access your service via chrome browser?

[Louise O. Fresco @LouiseOFresco]

Congratulations to my colleagues @UPTuks in Pretoria for ranking 2d in the QS Sustainability Rankings in Africa! There is always more to do but the mindset is everything. https://t.co/Y8uCxSnmGs

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

@UPTuks

[Times LIVE @TimesLIVE]

The robot dog can track and analyse smell, measure air quality, dance and collect data from crime scenes. https://t.co/jq6kpRyMka

[Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa]

On behalf of all South Africans, I offer my warm congratulations to our very own Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay on his recent election as General Secretary – Chief Executive Officer in effect – of the World Council of Churches.

[702 @Radio702]

.@UPTuks launches its Centre for the future of work @TheRealClementM chats to Prof Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria.

#TheCMShow

[JavettUP @JavettUP]

VC of @UPTuks speaking at the launch of the centre for the Future of work at @JavettUP #ComeToJavettUP
#FUTUREOFWORKATUP
#UPFutureOfWork
#FutureOfWorkUP

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

The Centre for the Future of Work is the key and pre-eminent Africa excellence centre on the future of work. The Centre will be established as one of The University of Pretoria’s strategic transdisciplinary research platforms alongside other strategic transdisciplinary platforms.

[SwedenInSA @SwedeninSA]

Congratulations to @UPTuks and Vice Chancellor Prof Kupe on the rapid establishment of the Centre for the Future of Work at UP. The Embassy through Dep Head of Mission @AmiLarsson is honoured to share some perspectives from Sweden at today’s launch @JavettUP #UPFutureofWork

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

#VARSITYCUP2022: Congratulations to our @TuksSport Rugby team on their FNB Varsity Cup win! The final score was Maties 23- 29 Tuks and this is the fifth time that the #TuksRugby team has clinched the title. #ProudlyUP #RugbyThatRocks #Elevate2Greatness 🌟💡https://t.co/le4WydQmPk

[Varsity Cup @varsitycup]

FULL TIME and the @TuksSport have won the FNB Varsity Cup final in dramatic fashion after scoring in the final minutes to trump @MatiesSport.

FNB Maties 23 - 29 FNB Tuks

#RugbyThatRocks proudly brought to you by @FNBSA and @SteersSA

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

UP’s first-time pass rate averages at 94% over a period of 15 years, making it one of the most consistent among the country’s universities.

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

TOP STUDENTS: “We pride ourselves in the quality of graduates that we produce. These excellent results attest to the quality of our teaching & learning,” said EMS Dean Prof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, as UP celebrates a 99,4% pass rate in the 2022 SAICA ITC: https://t.co/byv5pEtV0f

[Mzansi Agriculture Talk @MzansiAgriTalk]

Dr Motsuenyane was president of the largest African business organisation, the NAFCOC, and played a significant role in the development of black businesses in SA. He also founded the African Bank.

Full Article: https://t.co/QzUlAiJF0v

@UPTuks @NAMCsoeZA @DALRRDgov_ZA

#Events

[EWN Reporter @ewnreporter]

#COVID19SA A research study conducted by University of Pretoria scientists has shown that the Delta coronavirus variant has been transmitted from humans to animals. KB Image : Supplied

[Rikus Delport @RikusD]

@IECSouthAfrica not well organised. Voters standing in the sun for hours ward 59 Tshwane. #LGE2021