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29/10/2026

UP Library Staff celebrating Bok Friday before the Rugby World Cup final on October 28th 2023, between the Springboks and the All Blacks! 🏉🇿🇦

29/10/2026

And there you have it Tukkies, the answers speak for themselves 🤝🙂‍↕️

28/10/2026

‘Ngugi wa Thiong'o In Context’, edited by James Ogude, has been added to our Africana Collection!

For more information, go to the New Books guide on our webpage

library.up.ac.za/specialcollections/newbooks

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28/10/2026

📢 Library Hours Update

Our library hours have officially been extended! Visit our website to check out the new schedule and plan your next study session.

New hours schedule: https://up-za.libcal.com/hours/

26/10/2026

Remarkable Trees of South Africa by Neels Esterhuyse, Jutta Von Breitenbach, and Hermien Söhnge

Trees are one of South Africa’s most valuable national treasures. From the majestic yellowwoods of the Knysna forests to the strange ‘halfmens’ of Namaqualand and the acacias that are such a familiar part of the African landscape, trees not only provide us with food, fodder, building material, and shelter to man and beast against the extremes of the weather, they also bring beauty and joy to our parks and gardens. Remarkable Trees gives a fascinating glimpse into the world of trees, from the biggest to the tallest to the oldest trees in South Africa. Written in an easy, anecdotal style, the authors relate—in text and photographs—the historical, cultural and economical significance of South Africa’s trees, and include their selection of the Big Five Trees of South Africa. Also included are accounts of the major tree families, as well as an overview of trees as monuments and in botanical gardens, parks and arboreta. The book makes a strong case for protecting South Africa’s trees and preserving her remaining indigenous forests for future generations, and emphasises the need for fastidious management of exotic tree forests. Anyone with an interest in history and nature—South African flora in particular—will find this book a compelling read.

This book is part of our Africana (ZA) Collection.

https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/49254944

26/10/2026

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Comment what your dreams are and share with a friend who could use some motivation this week!💪

23/10/2026

International Open Access Week 2026 through our lens 📚

Yesterday, we explored The Cost of Knowledge, unpacking the financial, environmental and equity implications of access to research.

Because how knowledge is published, shared and accessed matters.

22/10/2026

Throwback to medical library staff celebrating Open Access Week in October 2015! 🧡

21/10/2026

‘Field Guide to Mushrooms and Other Fungi of South Africa’ by Gary B. Goldman, Marieka Gryzenhout, and Liz Popich, has been added to our Africana Collection!

For more information, go to the New Books guide on our webpage

library.up.ac.za/specialcollections/newbooks

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20/10/2026

Kicking off International Open Access Week 2026 with a bang!

From thought-provoking conversations to bold questions, we explored who owns knowledge, who pays for it, and who gets to benefit.

Here’s to making knowledge more open, accessible, and equitable for all!

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