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29/10/2026

UP researcher Prof Maniraj Sukdaven highlights how religion has shaped communities for generations, offering guidance, comfort and ways of responding to social challenges. A new research centre will bring African perspectives to the forefront of research and conversations about religion and society. By amplifying diverse voices, the centre aims to build a deeper understanding of religion’s place in African communities.

Read more in the article ‘African creed’ in issue 5 of UP’s ‘ReSearch’ magazine:
https://ow.ly/eCjh5101G68

27/10/2026

Meet the researcher: During DRI (Department of Research and Innovation) Week, we engaged with biochemist Prof Samkelo Malgas, recipient of the 2026 NRF Research Excellence Award for Early Career/Emerging Researchers. By integrating enzyme biotechnology with green catalysis, his work advances sustainable technologies that contribute to the development of South Africa’s bioeconomy.

24/10/2026

UP researcher Prof Joseph Chamunorwa is addressing the growing threat of heat stress in poultry. He highlights the importance of investing in nutrition-based interventions that offer a promising pathway to support small-scale farmers and reduce losses in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

Read more in the article ‘Peck and cool’ in issue 7 of UP’s ‘ReSearch’ magazine: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b59379a8-92e3-45cf-9279-d43f52e48303

22/10/2026

Watch: Prof Jaco Beyers of UP’s Faculty of Theology examines the lasting role of
food rituals across different religious and cultural traditions.

17/10/2026

UP’s Dr Kaera Coetzer explores new ways to protect biodiversity while supporting communities. Through BECOME, researchers and communities collaborate across borders and disciplines, aiming to create sustainable connections between people and nature.

Read more in the article ‘Become the solution’ in issue 9 of UP’s ‘ReSearch’ magazine: https://ow.ly/BXpv50ZXwIR

16/10/2026

As we mark , learn how chaya, a protein-rich leafy vegetable, could contribute to improved nutrition and food security.

Watch: Dr Hennie Fisher from the UP Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences discusses the benefits of chaya and its potential to enhance nutrition and support food security.

15/10/2026

UP researchers are advancing equitable healthcare through AI-driven research that develops South African laboratory reference intervals from local data. By improving the accuracy and relevance of diagnostic standards, this work supports more
representative and effective healthcare for all.

Read more in the article ‘Closing the diagnostic gap’ in issue 15 of UP’s ‘ReSearch’ magazine: https://ow.ly/8Lpu50ZXvXU

14/10/2026

Two cancer patients can receive the same treatment but absorb very different radiation doses.

That is why UP researchers Prof Mike Sathekge and Dr Kamo Ramonaheng believe the next step in precision cancer treatment is measuring the dose each patient actually receives.

Published in the inaugural issue of The Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics, their research explores how advanced imaging, patient-specific dosimetry and AI could help make cancer treatment safer and more personalised.

Read more: https://ow.ly/lOxB50ZXA4T

13/10/2026

Why does silence feel so awkward?
Prof Eugene Lee Davids of UP’s Faculty of Humanities explores how pauses, social
cues and the way we connect with others influence our response to silence.

10/10/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we spotlight UP researchers who are exploring how fairness at work affects well-being. Feeling valued, recognised and fairly rewarded can have an impact on mental health. The real challenge, they say, is not equal pay for equal work, but ensuring that work traditionally done by women is valued equally.

Read more in the article ‘Fair minds, unfair outcomes’ in issue 15 of UP’s ‘ReSearch’ magazine: https://ow.ly/Xz6R50ZWyBN

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