Latest newsSouth African women currently account for 23% of professionals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries, with just 17% of those in leadership positions. This is according to a 2023 report by Top Women publication. 26 Aug 2024 Read more In the ever-evolving automotive industry, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Enterprises University of Pretoria’s Research and Consulting Solutions Division are well-equipped to empower your business with our state-of-the-art Vehicle Diagnostics Group (VDG) solutions. We provide specialised and expert services in the field of vehicle dynamics and mobility through our comprehensive diagnostic tools that are designed to streamline operations, enhance vehicle performance, and ensure customer satisfaction. 13 Aug 2024 Read more In the beauty, personal care and health industries, quality and safety are paramount. At Enterprises University of Pretoria, we are dedicated to ensuring that your products meet the highest standards with our comprehensive cosmetic testing solutions. Our state-of-the-art testing services are designed to provide you with the confidence and assurance that your products are safe, effective, and compliant with industry regulations. 8 Aug 2024 Read more For many of us when we take the first bite of our food or first sips of a beverage, we hardly analyse all the ingredients that mix and merge to give us our favourite satisfying flavours. However, panellists at the sensory lab at the University of Pretoria (UP) are expected to have a slightly more expressive palette. 5 Aug 2024 Read more Responsible water use is more important than ever in a world that is facing growing scarcity due to a variety of reasons. Infrastructure pressure and overall maintenance issues, rising temperatures and changing safety and pollution stresses; have resulted in many regions having to extricate themselves out of short-term problem-patching mindsets and move towards integrated and holistic water management, distributions and utilisation approaches. This is to ensure overall better water catchment and preservation, resource monitoring and overall loss-prevention in efforts to protect this fundamental life-sustaining source. 5 Aug 2024 Read more Veterinarians, much like medical doctors and nurses are part of a critical skills shortage in South Africa, with just 60 to 70 vets per million citizens, drastically below the international standard of 200 to 400 vets per million citizens in a country. This is according to the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), which noted in 2023 that vets are crucial in ensuring animal health and food and safety security in the country. 23 Jul 2024 Read more The University of Pretoria's Department of Mining Engineering celebrated 60 years of excellence in mining education in 2021. It is undoubtedly appropriate to focus on the department's important role in addressing training needs that contribute to the long-term sustainability of the mining industry. 7 Jun 2022 Read more The government of the Republic of Botswana launched an initiative to upskill and develop the construction industry, with the objective of creating a sustainable domestic construction industry capable of competing and executing projects efficiently and effectively. 13 Apr 2022 Read more The University of Pretoria Campus Tours (UPCT) team just received their branded outfit, courtesy of Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP). UPCT is a particularly significant initiative that Enterprises UP continue to support year after year. This year's student-managed business venture is led by 16 students from the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies based on the University's Hatfield Campus. The initiative is run under the guidance of the Director of the University of Pretoria Archives and forms a vital practical component of their degree qualification. 4 Apr 2022 Read more Project management is the fastest growing form of management in the world. "Over the next ten years, the need for project managers will expand faster than the demand for workers in other occupations. According to a recent talent gap analysis conducted by Anderson Economic Group (AEG), there are excellent job opportunities and career growth for project managers in the 11 countries studied: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States (Project Management Institute [PMI], 2017). The project management-oriented workforce is predicted to rise by 33%, or almost 22 million new employments, by 2027, in seven project-oriented industries: healthcare, manufacturing & construction, information services & publishing, finance & insurance, management & professional services, utilities, oil & gas," explained Dr Taryn Bond-Barnard, senior lecturer at Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria. 4 Apr 2022 Read more Supply chain management has become increasingly significant to businesses in an increasingly competitive economy. Supply chain management is at the core of the South African and global economy, and it is a key area in most organisations, with applications in diverse of industries. 1 Apr 2022 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (Enterprises UP) and its board of directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Elmar de Wet as chief executive officer at Enterprises UP with effect from 1 April 2022. This follows Mr Deon Herbst's forthcoming retirement in this position after more than 22 successful years at the helm. 24 Feb 2022 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (Enterprises UP) has welcomed the new year with brand new, relevant courses designed for future-conscious professionals and organisations. 19 Jan 2022 Read more Today's challenging business environment serves as a reminder to organisations that talent management, which involves appropriately deploying employees' skills to maximise performance, is a critical function. The world is changing at a rapid pace, and organisations will rise or fall based on the strength of their employees. Organisations must ensure that their employees are well-trained and equipped to deal with the emerging changes. 17 Dec 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) recently had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Brandhill Africa Institute of Public Diplomacy (Pty) Ltd (Brandhill Africa Institute), Farmers Connect Africa and Garyfen Holdings at the Enterprises Building. 7 Dec 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) recently launched their first digital billboard advert, on the south of the N1/N4 interchange, opposite Innovation Hub just before the Lynwood Road off-ramp. 7 Dec 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) undertakes a wide range of research and training initiatives on a continuous basis to support the University of Pretoria's drive to remain a leading research-intensive institute. Tharisa Minerals recently visited Enterprises UP, which provided an opportunity for the two parties to discuss collaboration around Enterprises UP and the University of Pretoria's (UP) research and training capabilities. 25 Nov 2021 Read more The third issue of Business Unusual magazine was released, providing detailed insight into the African and global trade environments. 25 Nov 2021 Read more Technology did not evolve at a rapid speed when compared to where power engineering was 50 years ago, advancement was slow. It was all standard practice when it came to transformers and transmission lines, and communication technology was not as developed. We unknowingly found ourselves only at the brink of what was to come. Fast forward a half-century, and we are now witnessing tremendous growth in the energy industry. 20 Sep 2021 Read more More news...Contact Enterprises University of PretoriaTelephone: +27 (0)12 434 2500 Fax: +27 (0)12 434 2505 Email: az.ca.pu.sesirpretne@ofni Post: Private Bag X41, Hatfield, 0028 Physical Address: Enterprise Building 140 Lunnon Road Hillcrest Pretoria 0083 |