March 2010
Rag goes green
Speak your mind...
in more than one language!
Admission requirements for 2011
Project helps learners read better
From the JuniorTukkie Office
Investec Social Investment
supports JuniorTukkie Programme
We are very grateful for the large number of 2009 JuniorTukkies
who registered at the University of Pretoria this year. The
JuniorTukkies obtained very good results overall in the
Grade 12 Senior Certificate Examination, and various learners
are on the top achievers’ lists in their provinces.
We’re looking forward to an interesting JuniorTukkie programme
for 2010. Membership of the JuniorTukkie Club was always
restricted to learners in Grades 9 to 12, but I’m excited to
announce that the club is being expanded to also include firstyear students. Thanks to the success achieved by the LectorSA
reading programme during the Grade 11 Development Week
and the value it added to learners’ lives, it was decided to also
put 380 first-year students (former JuniorTukkie Club members)
on the reading programme.
The new online registration form for membership of the
JuniorTukkie Club is another exciting new development that will
streamline our processes. Various initiatives will form part of
this year’s JuniorTukkie programme.
The top achievers in Grade 9 from the University's various top
feeder schools will have the opportunity to visit the campus
in collaboration with the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences this year. This will give them a chance to obtain firsthand information about interesting study and work opportunies
in scarce study fields.
We’re also thrilled that Investec is now one of our JuniorTukkie
partners. With the assistance of a considerable financial
contribution, Investec has made it possible for the number
of JuniorTukkie project schools to be expanded from 28
to 40 schools. As a result, 160 selected learners will be
able to attend the annual Grade 11 Development Week and
200 learners will attend the Grade 12 Preparation Conference.
I would like to wish all Grade 12 learners luck with your last
school year. I believe that your credo for next year will be:
‘Tuks of niks’!
Petrus Lombard
JuniorTukkie Coordinator
University of Pretoria
Tel: 012 420 5102
Fax: 086 514 8830
E-mail: [email protected]
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Setlogane Manchidi - Head: Social Investment, Investec Bank
A
principle component of Investec’s Social Investment strategy
is to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
through quality education, enabling them to take charge of their
own destinies. We believe that, by opening doors to opportunities
that exist and providing a helping hand, the many challenges facing
our young students can be overcome. With Investec’s assistance,
achieving one’s true potential can become a reality rather than
staying a distant dream.
To this end, Investec seeks out strategic partnerships with
institutions that have a proven track record and are innovative
leaders in the field of education. The projects Investec chooses
to get involved with focus on the facilitation of access to tertiary
education and the improvement of students’ achievement and
pass rates. It is also important to us that students are prepared
for the formal labour market or as entrepreneurs by the time they
graduate.
We are proud to be partnering with the University of Pretoria in
the JuniorTukkie Programme, an initiative aimed at identifying
top academic achievers at high school level and assisting them
to make informed study and career choices. The JuniorTukkie
Club, open to learners from Grades 9 to 12 with an average of
60% in their year-end examinations, gives smart youngsters
the opportunity to be part of a select group of learners who can
possibly take advantage of many learning and information-sharing
opportunities.
Students who have been selected for this programme have shown
that they have the drive and potential to succeed as they complete
their secondary schooling and embark on their tertiary studies.
We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with them. We
wish all JuniorTukkie Club members and other students of the
University well for the year ahead and remind you of Nelson
Mandela’s words: “Education is the most powerful weapon which
you can use to change the world.” Look out for Investec-specific articles and advertisements in future
editions of the JuniorTukkie.
Setlogane Manchidi
Head: Social Investment
Investec Bank
Rag goes green
This year, rag displayed the University’s seriousness about
preserving the environment. Students were made aware that their
first priority was to preserve the environment.
Students had to ensure that all material used in building their
floats was from recycled origin and could be reused in the future.
This, in itself, is not only good for the environment, but is also
cost-effective.
A prejudging session was conducted before the procession on
30 January 2010, which evaluated the effort of students to take
a conscious look at the environment. Prof Derrick de Jongh,
Director of the Centre for Responsible Leadership, was part of
the panel that ensured that students complied with environmental
requirements when building their floats. This constituted 20%
of the final mark for the float. Although large parts of the floats
were made of polystyrene and plastic, which pose serious
environmental challenges, the students were eager to learn more
about environmental issues.
At the final judging, Erika and Kiaat residences were declared
the winners of Rag 2010. The rag queen was crowned on the
Thursday night before the procession. This year’s rag queen is
21-year-old Azel van Zyl, a fourth-year law student who hails from
Nelspruit in Mpumalanga. The first princess is Karien Pelser and
the second princess is Simone Krause. They are both secondyear students in BCom Investment Management.
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Welcoming
a new generation of
The University of Pretoria’s annual Welcoming Day took place on 16 January 2010. This event was attended
by more than 8 000 new first-year students and their families and gave them the opportunity to interact
with staff and fellow students.
What happens on
Welcoming Day?
• The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, the newly
appointed Prof Cheryl de la Rey, addresses
first-years and their parents to give them an
introduction to life at Tuks.
• Students and their parents can undertake
campus tours, so that the first-years will more or
less know their way around and parents can rest
assured that their children will study and socialise
in a beautiful, tranquil and safe environment.
• There are loads of exhibitions! The churches
serving the student community are available
to answer questions. Businesses in Hatfield have
exhibitions so that students will know where to
get what. Finally, the Student Representative
Council (SRC), Tuks Rag, Perdeby, Tuks FM,
Student Culture and the faculty and day houses
give first-years a taste of what’s to come.
• The TuksAlumni Office holds a tree-planting
ceremony in which a first-year – who represents
all the new first-years of that particular year –
participates. This year, Nkamogeleng Mahlaeala
planted the tree of the year, a common
rothmannia, on behalf of the class of 2010. She
is a BCom (Accounting Sciences) student and
stays in Magrietjie. This was the tenth year that
a tree was planted as part of this tradition!
• The first-years are welcomed at their residences.
They get to check out their new rooms and
unpack their new duvet sets, kettles and all the
other things they need for their stay in res.
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first-year students
UP's new Engineering
Building and Parkade,
images courtesy of Arc Architects. This exciting new venture will provide parking for 1 000 cars, while
the eco-friendly building itself will accommodate the growing number of engineering students.
Welcome to a new campus!
• Although the University celebrated its centenary two years ago,
this year will mark the 100th birthday of the Hatfield Campus and
the Old Arts Building, which is the oldest building. However, the
campus is undergoing a rejuvenation process with the construction
of several new buildings. Soon some lucky students will be taking
classes in modern, environmentally friendly buildings that make
use of the latest technology.
• One of the biggest construction projects is the Engineering
Building and Parkade Project. Because of the major growth that is
expected in the number of engineering students, the engineering
facilities have had to be expanded, and Tuks is going big! Apart
from the lecturing facilities, the building will have different study
areas where students can work together informally. It will also
have a massive parkade for 1 000 cars in the basement.
• You can follow the progress of the construction of the Engineering
Building via a webcam at http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipk
CategoryID=10558&subid=10558&ipklookid=7.
• At the moment, the staff of the Department of Plant Science are
located in six offices all over the campus. A new building is being
built that will house everyone and everything related to plant
science. It will have two large laboratories where more than 100
students can be seated. There will be a herbarium on the ground
level, and there will be a class-covered greenhouse on the roof.
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Welcome,
The JuniorTukkie Office of the Client Service
Centre held a successful welcoming function
on 23 February 2010 for the registered firstyear students who were JuniorTukkies in 2009.
Sixty-four guests attended the event. Its aim
was to hand those students over symbolically
to other support service departments on
campus, such as TuksSport, TuksAlumni,
the bursary division and Student Affairs.
Representatives of the various departments
provided valuable information.
Wallace Isaacs, Deputy Director: Student Recruitment and
Retention at the Client Service Centre, presented bursaries to the
value of R10 000 each to fifteen JuniorTukkies. These bursaries
were awarded to students in the faculties of Health Sciences, Natural
and Agricultural Sciences, and Engineering, Built Environment and
Information Technology who had attended the 2008 JuniorTukkie
Development Week and who had achieved the best performance in
the 2009 Senior Certificate examinations.
From this year, the JuniorTukkie Office is presenting the LectorSA
reading programme to first-year students who are former members
of the JuniorTukkie Club, as well as extra classes in Maths (WTW158
Calculus). In addition, 68 JuniorTukkies who performed exceptionally
well academically will be placed in a mentorship programme from
2010 to ensure that they receive ongoing support.
In this way, we want to ensure that all our top achievers complete
their studies and that a channel of assistance is always availabe.
www.up.ac.za
junior.tu
The following JuniorTukkies received bursaries:
2008 JuniorTukkie Development Bursaries
Shaaista Cassim, Tshwane Muslim School
Pablo Sumaraj, Sutherland High School
Mohammed Suliman, Tshwane Muslim School
Prijanka Chinsamy, Pretoria High School
Ruth Moloisane, Tsogo High School
Mohamed Abdul Habib, Lyttelton Manor High School
Uma Vijayan, Pretoria High School
Nompumelelo Sigudla, Cornerstone College
Ndivhuwo Nthambeleni, Mbilwi Secondary School
Raeesa Ismail, Central Islamic School
Habiba Abdool Khader, Central Islamic School
Abdul Amod, Tshwane Muslim School
Tasneem Omar, Central Islamic School
Ramadimetja Mphahlele, Harry Oppenheimer
Anele Maseko, Newcastle High School
Important notice: The fax number has changed to 086 514 8830.
JuniorTukkie online membership application form
You can now apply online to join the JuniorTukkie Club or to update
your details. The online registration form is on the JuniorTukkie
website. All you need to do is follow these three easy steps:
>Click on www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie
>Click on the banner Online JuniorTukkie Membership Form
(it looks like the image below)
>Complete the online form and submit it
Please remember your password and security question. If you have
forgotten your password, we will send it to you again once we have
received your security question. Please do not send us your fourthterm report again if you have already submitted it or faxed it to us.
Go to www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie
The online registration form is also available on your cellphone.
Go to www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie. The form will open and you can
complete it and submit it.
Do you need the 2011 admission requirements for study? Go to
the e-magazine on the University's website at www.up.ac.za and
click on the banner Admission Requirements 2011.
Afrikaanse weergawe ook beskikbaar.
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first-years
2009 Dux Learner Bursaries
Marinus de Jager, Hoër Tegniese Skool John Vorster
Marelé de Bruin, Hoërskool Eldoraigne
Anja Henning, Hoërskool Oos-Moot
Shani van Niekerk, Hoërskool Montana
Werner van der Westhuizen, Hoërskool Roodepoort
Babette Roberts, Hoërskool Garsfontein
Mayur Tikam, Sutherland High School
James Oosthuizen, Hoërskool Brandwag
Charnette Steele, Hoërskool Pietersburg
Promise Moshidi, Cornerstone College
Munangiwa B Muthabi, High School Mbilwi
Elisha Erasmus, Hoërskool Middelburg
Ashlin Gareeb, Pro Arte Alphen Skool
Geraldine Bower, Hoërskool Hartbeespoort
Adelheid Hauptfleisch, Hoërskool Kempton Park
Anneke Grobler, Hoërskool Secunda
Richardt Benade, Hoërskool Waterkloof
Mari Howard, Hoërskool Zwartkop
Wilmé Olivier, Hoërskool Florida
Jiana De Sousa, Eden College
Shruti Lall, St Mary’s DSG
Kimberley Erica Blakey, Willowridge High School
Lawrence de Jesus, CBC Mount Edmund
Thomas van den Meulen, Hoërskool Merensky
Tovan Nöthling, Hoërskool Overkruin
Lesego Phateng, Tsogo High School
Kao-Shin Fang, Capricorn High School
Mamosa Nyokana, Highveld Park High School
Charné Coetzee, Dr EG Jansen
Tiitsetso Mphuthi, Makgetse High School
Stephanie Goussard, Deutshe Schule Pretoria
Firdoze Abdool Sattar, Central Islamic School
Andries Gous, Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool
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The top 20 academic achievers also received bursaries:
Yolandi Kritzinger, Cornwall Hill College
Naomi Mmbi, Ratshisane Secondary
Emile Zitzke, Maragon School
Gertruida Blignaut, Hoërskool Nylstroom
Niki Bezuidenhout, Hoërskool Middelburg
Sanlie van den Brink, Frikkie Meyer
Wilmé Olivier, Hoërskool Florida
Zainab Kharva, Ladysmith School
Shaaista Cassim, Tshwane Muslim School
Marelé de Bruin, Hoërskool Eldoraigne
Brendon Thorpe, Cornwall Hill College
Leoné Walters, Hoërskool Eldoraigne
Mari Howard, Hoërskool Zwartkop
Shane Alborough, Kloof High School
Janet Reed, The King’s School
Henry Thackeray, St Alban’s College
Amy Chapman, Willowmoore High
Zahir Mukadam, Crawford College
Hendrik van Tonder, Hoërskool Menlopark
Caitlin Perling, Crawford College
Simone Smit, St Andrew’s School
Activity
Date
Grade 11 Development Week:
160 learners from 40 project schools
4–9 April
Grade 12 Preparation Conference:
200 learners from 40 project schools
25–28
October
Grade 11 top achiever functions:
Top 10 learners from 200 top feeder
schools (one-day event over two days)
19–20 August
Campus visit by school counsellors:
all school counsellors are invited
11 November
Web page
66 000 hits in nine months:
visit www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie
Ongoing
Proverto free study guides project:
contact the JuniorTukkie Office for more
information
Ongoing
JT magazine (3 editions per year)
LectorSA reading programme available
through the JuniorTukkie Office:
380 JuniorTukkie first-years also on
the project in 2010
April, July,
October
Ongoing
UP Laureate Ball:
all principals and partners of JuniorTukkie
schools are invited
Date in
November to
be confirmed
Career on Trial Project:
job shadowing for Grade 10 to 12 learners:
contact the JuniorTukkie Office for more
information
Ongoing
JuniorTukkie Committee:
several groups of different faculties form a
committee to assist the JuniorTukkie Office
on projects
Ongoing
Extra Calculus Maths classes for first-year
JuniorTukkies on Saturdays
First semester
PACE career guidance for all members
Ongoing
Personal assistance on applications for studies
and hostel accommodation, bursaries and matric
exam tips in Maths, Science and Accounting
Ongoing
Online membership registration as a
JuniorTukkie Club member:
visit www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie
Ongoing
If you need any information, contact the
JuniorTukkie Office at 012 420 5144
or e-mail us at [email protected]
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Admission requirements
Have you submitted your application for studies to the University of Pretoria yet? If you are in matric this
year and plan to study at Tuks next year, it’s wise to get your application in as soon as possible – it’s
recommended that applications for study and accommodation in the residences be sent in as soon as
possible after 1 March. So what else do you need to know about the admission process?
The closing date for most of the study programmes is 30 September for South African students. However, take note that applications for the
following selection programmes close on 30 June:
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BCom (Accounting Sciences)
BCom (Investment Management)
BAdmin (Public Management)
B Communication Pathology
(Audiology)
B Communication Pathology
(Speech-Language Pathology)
BA (Fine Arts)
BA (Information Design)
BA Languages (Journalism)
BA (Human Movement Science)
B SportSci
If you are in Grade 12, you should use your
Grade 11 final examination marks to apply.
No Grade 12 marks will be considered for
provisional admission. Additional selection
criteria are applicable to applications for
selection courses. You can visit www.up.ac.za
> Prospective Students > Admission
Requirements and General Information to
get the relevant information.
In order to qualify for degree studies at Tuks,
you must have at least four subjects from
the following list of designated subjects,
with a minimum achievement level of
4 (50%–59%) in each of the four subjects.
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BA (Drama)
BA (Music)
BMus
MBChB (Medicine)
BCMP (Clinical Medical Practitioner)
BOccT (Occupational Therapy)
BRad (Radiography)
BPhysT (Physiotherapy)
BCur (Nursing Science)
BDietetics
BChD (Dentistry)
BOH (Oral Hygiene)
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BSc (Arch) (Architecture)
BSc (Int) (Interior Architecture)
BSc (LArch) (Landscape Architecture)
BSc (Real Estate)
BSc (QS) (Quantity Surveying)
BSc (Construction Management)
BT&RP (Town and Regional Planning)
LLB (Law)
BVSc (Veterinary Science)
DipVetNurs (University Diploma in
Veterinary Nursing)
• Accounting
• Life Sciences (previously Biology)
• Agricultural Science
• Mathematical Literacy
• Business Studies
(previously Business Economics)
• Mathematics
• Consumer Studies
(previously Home Economics)
• Physical Science
(previously Natural Sciences)
• Dramatic Arts
• Religion Studies
(previously Biblical Studies)
• Economics
• Music
• Engineering Graphics and Design
(previously Technical Drawing)
• Visual Arts
• Geography
*It is recommended that you have English
and/or Afrikaans as a home language or
as a first additional language together with
any other language of choice.
• History
• Information Technology
• Languages*
for 2011
More tips
Furthermore, you have to make sure that you calculate your Admission Point
Score (APS) correctly. All recognised 20-credit subjects (not only subjects from
the list of designated subjects) may be used to calculate the APS. However,
Life Orientation and Mathematics Paper 3 are excluded.
• Ensure that your marks meet
the minimum requirements
of the study programme for
which you apply.
National Senior Certificate
achievement levels
Achievement Achievement level
Mark
7
Outstanding achievement
80–100%
6
Meritorious achievement
70–79%
5
Substantial achievement
60–69%
4
Adequate achievement
50–59%
3
Moderate achievement
40–49%
2
Elementary achievement
30–39%
1
Not achieved
0–29%
Example of an APS calculation
School subject (example)
for a successful
application
Achievement
Afrikaans
4
English
4
Mathematics
6
Physical Science
6
Life Sciences
7
Computer Application Technology
3
APS
30
• Seriously consider applying
for a second-choice study
programme as well, in case
you are not admitted to
the course of your choice.
However, we recommend
that you do not apply for two
selection courses.
• Apply via the Internet if you
or your parents have a credit
card. By doing so, you will
eliminate all paper work and
you can check the progress
of your application online.
• If you apply on paper, make
sure that you do not use the
previous year’s application
form.
• Enclose the following
documents with your
application:
- A certified copy of your
latest Grade 11 examination
report
- A certified copy of your ID
document or birth certificate
You are welcome to contact the
Client Service Centre at
012 420 3111 or [email protected]
if you have any enquiries.
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Loopbaanfokus/Career focus
Have you ever
thought how cool it
would be to speak
an African language
fluently? Or to reply
to the tourists visiting
South Africa for the
Soccer World Cup in
their own language?
What about the
possibility of making
language your
career?
Speak your mind… in more than one language!
The departments of African Languages
and Modern European Languages in
the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of
Humanities are some of the best places to
start building your future career based on
languages.
African Languages
The importance of being able to understand
and speak one of the local African languages
cannot be overemphasised in today’s
South Africa, or ‘Mzansi’, as South Africa is
affectionately known! In the words of former
president Nelson Mandela: “If you talk to a
man in a language he understands, that goes
to his head. If you talk to him in his language,
that goes to his heart.” The department
offers courses for isiNdebele, isiZulu and
Sepedi. But studying an African language
is not only for those who want to learn an
African language. Combining the study of
an African language with a subject such as
Applied Language Studies can open doors
to many different job opportunities. Applied
Language Studies includes subject fields
such as professional translation, literary
translation, editing, terminology, writing
for the media, text and document design,
creative writing and copywriting.
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With a qualification in an African language,
or languages in general, you could find
employment in many interesting fields such
as advertising, broadcasting, communication,
copywriting, creative writing, document
design, editing, interpreting, journalism,
language planning, language teaching
and training, lexicography (compiling
dictionaries), public relations, technical
writing, text design and translation.
Modern European Languages
Language is the foundation of humankind.
Therefore, foreign languages are the
foundation for intercultural humanity and
understanding. Most crises in the world relate
to humans not understanding each other,
and most crises are of a global nature. This
necessitates international (multicultural)
solution initiatives. The Department of
Modern European Languages doesn’t build
the bridges, but empowers people to cross
them.
The department offers intensive, interactive,
practical courses for German, French and
Spanish that are facilitated in small groups.
No previous knowledge is required for
admission.
Career opportunities? The Department of
Modern European Languages believes:
“A good businesswoman (or any other
professional) knows her business... but a
great businesswoman knows her business
and an additional European language."
Knowledge and social responsibility in degrees
Students involved in academic service-learning at the Mamelodi
Campus invited Dr Gerda Bender of the University's Department
of Community Engagement to their reflective group discussions.
The discussion was about knowledge, social responsibility and its
relevance to preparing for a career. Gerda, who is the manager for
curricular and research community engagement, gives JuniorTukkie
readers a summary of their reflections.
There are different types of knowledge. Foundational knowledge refers to knowledge of the
basic concepts and substance of a traditional discipline – classroom lecturing and the theory
students have to learn. Professional knowledge refers to the substance and skills students
learn in vocationally oriented fields, including medicine, business, engineering, education, social
work, psychology, architecture and law. Professional knowledge aims to teach students to be
professionals with the practical ability to perform tangible activities (focusing on career skills).
A fundamental change is taking place in the curriculum of degree programmes, however, as
lecturers realise that a new, third type of knowledge, socially responsive knowledge, is
necessary if universities want to be successful in preparing students to assume the duties
of good citizenship in the future. This new, evolving knowledge includes teaching students
a sense of community, a sense of responsibility to others, sensitivity and aspirations to help
resolve the problems of communities, a feeling of commitment and obligation to become
involved in community affairs and to engage with communities, and a general commitment
that extends beyond one’s self, one’s family, friends, colleagues and immediate reference
groups to the broader concern for one’s society.
When asked to reflect on reasons for integrating academic service-learning in this specific
module, the students came up with three reasons. Firstly, it has the potential to help students
develop deep learning of the module concepts, perspectives and principles (foundational
knowledge). Secondly, it provides an opportunity for them to develop professional and socially
responsive knowledge by giving them the opportunity to observe professionals at work and to
encounter social problems in real-life situations (the community). It also encourages students
to develop their sense of social responsibility.
For more information on community engagement and academic service-learning, send an
email to [email protected].
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Faculty News
MC Experience hosts student conference
The
student society of the Department of Marketing and Communication
Management, MC Experience, hosted a student conference in conjunction
with the Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA) during 2009. The
aim of the conference was to give students exposure to personal branding
and reputation management.
Various speakers from companies such as Pick n Pay and Accor presented
illuminating papers at the conference. Students learnt how these companies
manage their brands in order to be successful. “The conference was a
huge success with positive feedback from the students who attended,”
said Michelle van der Merwe (back left), lecturer in the Department of
Marketing and Communication Management. Other people pictured with the
MC Experience team are Bruce Prins, Director of Human Resources at Accor
(centre back), and Nikki de Pina, PRISA (back, 4th from right).
The Richard Branson School of Entrepreneurship National Business Plan Competition
Two BCom (Entrepreneurship) second-year students took part
in the Richard Branson School of Entrepreneurship National
Business Plan Competition. The primary outcome of the
competition was a business plan based on a unique product
or service that does not exist in South Africa. Ten finalists were
selected from various tertiary institutions. They were required
to do a presentation for a panel of judges. Of the ten finalists,
five were selected and given a place in the Branson 2009/10
incubator programme.
Madelaine van Dyk (left on the photo) and Ryan South (right) of
the University of Pretoria were two of the five students who won
the prize. The prize included the opportunity to present their
business plans to an expert panel of judges for feedback, a place
in the Branson 2009/10 incubator programme and also access
to possible seed funding to get their businesses off the ground.
Madelaine van Dyk’s invention was an innovative medicine cap
in the pharmaceutical industry, while Ryan South’s invention is
known as the Lock ʼn Rock, an innovative storage facility for
events and expos.
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“I am very proud of Madelaine and Ryan. They worked extremely
hard and I’m glad that their hard work paid off. It is wonderful to
see initiatives such as this competition and the support that they
are giving to young upcoming entrepreneurs,” says Dr Melodi
Botha (middle), senior lecturer in the Department of Business
Management and subject head of the business plan course at
the University of Pretoria.
Faculty News
TuksLaw to host National Schools Moot Court
Competition in September 2010
The Faculty of Law at the University
of Pretoria will host the first National
Schools Moot Court Competition for
senior learners in the nine provinces of
South Africa in September 2010. This
initiative follows the successful Schools
Moot Court Competitions offered by
the Faculty of Law for learners from the
larger Pretoria/Tshwane region during
the last two years.
The National Schools Moot Court
Competition is aimed at creating greater
awareness about the Constitution in
schools and communities.
All secondary schools in South Africa
will be invited to enter a team of two
learners – preferably one male and one
female. A fictional problem involving a
constitutional issue will be set.
In the first round, learners will be
expected to write two short essays
setting out the opposing sides of the
case. The best three submissions in
each one of the nine provinces will
then be identified – a total of 27 teams.
These teams will participate in person
in the semi-final rounds in Pretoria
in September, when the teams from
the different provinces will be paired
against one another to determine the
provincial winners. The two provincial
winning teams with the highest scores
will compete against each other to
determine an overall winner.
The winning team and runner-up will
receive financial assistance for the
first year of their legal studies, subject
to admission to study law at the
University of Pretoria.
For more information on
the competition, see
www.law.up.ac.za/law or
contact Cherryl Botterill at
[email protected]
or telephone 082 780 4647.
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the body
in urine.
Eggs hatch in
water releasing larvae
called miracidia.
Department of Zoology and Entomology
Contact: Prof. Sue Nicolson 012 420 3233
Miracidia transform
and multiply into
long thin sporocysts in
the snail’s liver.
Sporocysts transform
into cercaria
and are released by
the snail into water.
out of the body ...
Miracidia
penetrate
Bulinus water snails.
Website: www.up.ac.za
Cercaria
penetrate human skin
and become schistosomulae.
www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie
JuniorTukkie
E-mail: [email protected]
Schistosomulae
move to the human
liver where they mature
into worms, mate and lay
eggs which are passed
The Life Cycle of Bilharzia (Schistosoma haematobium)
Eggs
are
passed
out of
Faculty News
Exciting career for young scientists
Are you looking for a challenging and fulfilling career? Would you like to contribute to improving people’s
lives? Did you know that there are now only fifty soil scientists left in South Africa? Makes one think, doesn’t
it?
The
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences would like to invite you to
seriously consider the scarce profession
of soil scientist. There is an immense
shortage of well-trained, knowledgeable
scientists who specialise in the field of
soil science. This profession also offers
unlimited opportunities.
Why do so few people choose this field of
specialisation? The simplest answer to this
question is that, in the past, soil science
can help you
with maths!
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was regarded as a mere “plow and sow”
course. But what is a soil scientist? A soil
scientist is a highly specialised scientist
who has to find solutions every day to
new challenges, who is involved in the
development of new technology and who is
recognised locally and internationally. Soil
scientists who are trained at the University
of Pretoria are regarded as leaders in their
field internationally.
If cultivated lands are irrigated with
polluted water, people become ill. In South
Africa, the challenge is to feed a potential
50 million people with resources for only
35 million people. Soil scientists interpret
data, carry out tests in modern laboratories,
are involved in product development, go
out into the field to obtain information, and
eventually become experienced and skilled
consultants for big organisations.
The two main issues that are emphasised
everywhere in the world are food security
and global warming. Soil scientists are
directly involved in this. Fertile, healthy
soil forms the basis of food production
and grazing: soil that lacks the essential
nutrients has a detrimental effect on the
food we eat.
Your challenge as a student in soil science is
to make chemistry your passion. Chemistry
forms the basis of soil science, which is why
the soil science student has to take chemistry
up to the level of Chemistry III. Take up the
national and international challenge today for
an exciting career where you can make an
important contribution!
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How can MXit help you solve maths problems? Students taking the Communitybased Project chose to assist with Dr Maths as their project. Dr Maths is a
programme developed by Laurie Butgereit of the Meraka Institute, the information
technology and communication arm of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
Learners simply send a message to the Maths on MXit cellphone number with their
mathematical query and Dr Maths or dr Wiskunde will reply. Tutors are on duty between
14:00 and 20:00 from Sunday to Thursday and cover all aspects of the South African
mathematics syllabus. If you need help with maths, the number on MXit is:
079 992 3960.
Bright spark decides
on BSc Chemistry
Tovan Nöthling, a first-year student at the University of Pretoria,
was the Dux learner of Hoërskool Overkruin in 2009. He had eight
distinctions and achieved the best science marks in his school
district. He decided to study BSc Chemistry at Tuks because it is
a degree that offers a very wide career choice.
According to him, university takes quite some getting used to;
especially getting used to the large classes and the masses
of work. His advice is simply to
keep up. He says the lecturers are
excellent and they definitely know
what they are doing. Tovan has good
news for those people who did not
like studying at school! At university,
studying is a pleasure, because one
only studies those subjects one is
interested in.
Tovan is of the opinion that Tuks has
a beautiful main campus that offers a
safe study environment to everyone
who decides to study there.
LectorSA project helps JuniorTukkies read better
he JuniorTukkie Office at the Client Service Centre of the
University of Pretoria has been involved in the LectorSA reading
development programme for the past three years. So far, the project
has delivered excellent results. The reading ability of the Grade 11
learners who have been involved in the programme has improved
markedly. The average reading ability of the group initially tested
at a Grade 2 level, but after 16 hours of reading, it improved to a
Grade 12 level with 80% comprehension ability.
LectorSA is underwritten by Ecoltech, a research and development
company that was established in 1988 after 18 years’ intensive
research and assistance to learners with reading problems.
Ecoltech has been committed to reading improvement in South
Africa since 1988. Thanks to ongoing research and development,
this firm has been the leader in reading assistance in South Africa.
In 1992, Ene Oë/Eyes Only, the very first South African computer
reading program, was developed and marketed locally. From 1995
to 2009, Lector, Lector 2000 and Lector 4
were researched, developed and
introduced to the market. The new
Lector 6, which is now available,
meets the needs of the latest
Windows software. LectorSA is
currently busy with the beta
phase of the Lector Lab
program, which will be
available in a modulated
format by the end of next
year and will fully meet the
requirements for Internet
connectivity. The company is
very excited about the new cellphone
modules that are available.
This year, the JuniorTukkie Office is
extending the project to 380 first-year
students (JuniorTukkies). They
will complete 21 lessons so that
representative statistics can
be obtained with a view to
future projections.
The Grade 11 Development Week and the Grade 12 Preparation
Conference are supported by Investec. The company’s financial
support will provide approximately 320 JuniorTukkies with an
opportunity to develop their reading skills in Grade 11 and
Grade 12. All learners’ relative reading ability in terms of eye
movements, accuracy and comprehension will be measured. Since
reading ability must surely be one of the most important components
of study success, the project will be a yardstick for possibly placing
all students on a reading development programme soon to enable
them to utilise reading strategies optimally in their studies.
Poor reading skills are not only a local problem;
this phenomenon is increasing globally.
Statistics from Malaysia indicate that,
on average, first-year students in that
country have a Grade 3 reading ability.
Here in South Africa, our statistics point
to a similar trend. The development of
reading fluency should therefore play
a role at all levels of academic
development.
A number of schools are
already using the Lector
reading development programme. JuniorTukkie schools
who place their learners on the
programme will reap the benefits. The
reading development programme is
available for group and individual use,
and more particulars are obtainable
from the JuniorTukkie Office. LectorSA
sponsors the JuniorTukkie project with
one free module for every five modules
that are used in the project.
E-mail [email protected] or phone
012 420 5144 for more information.
Also visit LectorSA’s website at
www.lectorsa.co.za or contact them
at 0860LECTOR.
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Focusing on health care in Africa
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Bachelor of Dentistry (BChD)
The School of Dentistry of the University of Pretoria enjoys
wide national and international recognition for the quality of
its training, research and patient care and its involvement in
community-based projects. The BChD degree of the University
of Pretoria is a full-time five-year course.
Admission requirements
BChD
Specific minimum achievement levels for required
subjects
• English (5)
• Another language
• Mathematics (5)
• Physical Science (5)
• Best of two other 20-credit subjects
APS = 28
Selection is based on academic merit, the Health Sciences
Placement Test Equivalent and the Value Added Questionnaire.
A limited number of places are available.
Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (BOH)
Oral hygiene entails the maintenance and care of the teeth
and gums. The oral hygienist plays an important part in the
evaluation, planning, prevention and treatment of diseases of
the oral cavity.
Admission requirements
BOH
Specific minimum achievement levels for required
subjects
• English (4)
• Another language
• Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
• Life Science (4)
• Best of two other 20-credit subjects
APS = 20
Selection is based on academic merit. A limited number of
places are available.
Contact details
For more information, contact the School of Dentistry at
012 319 2415 or the University’s Client Service Centre at
012 420 3111, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES
Why not consider a career in the health care sciences and be
part of a dedicated team of professionals rendering health care
to society?
Dietetics (BDietetics)
Passionate about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle? Then you
should consider a degree in dietetics. The dietitian can work in
a health and wellness environment or in a clinical environment,
or as a manager in a food service environment.
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 012 354 1228
Nursing Science (BCur)
Enrol for the BCur degree and apply your knowledge and
skills to enhance the quality of life of others. Nursing science
will equip you to serve mankind and in doing so enrich and
fulfil your own life. Joining this caring profession is a lifetime
investment!!
E-mail:[email protected] Tel: 012 354 2131 / 2125
Occupational Therapy (BOccTher)
Occupational therapy (OT) is the art and science of facilitating
participation in daily activities that are meaningful to people with
loss of function as a result of disability and societal barriers.
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 012 354 1326
Physiotherapy (BPhyst)
Physiotherapist orders: “Be physically active - Be physiowell Be physiohealthy with physiotherapy.”
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 012 354 1352
Radiography (BRad)
This could be the most amazing career there is today! Join
the fastest growing technological field in health care sciences.
Learn the art of using radiation for diagnosis and treatment of
the patients through hands-on and real-life experiences. To be
a radiographer you have to be physically fit, have compassion
for people with illnesses and love technology.
E-mail: [email protected]
Postal: University of Pretoria Pretoria 0002 South Africa
Street: University of Pretoria Lynnwood Road Hillcrest Pretoria South Africa
Tel: Tukkie
+27 012 420 3111 Fax: +27 012 420 4555
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Tel: 012 354 1162
General overview
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The vision of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University
of Pretoria, as an international role-player focusing on health
care in Africa, is to maintain health standards through quality
education, research and community service.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)
The competent lecturers and personnel of the faculty provide
appropriate training for doctors, medical scientists, dentists, oral
hygienists, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists,
radiographers and dieticians.
Medicine covers a very wide professional field, but it is not
only a profession; it is really a calling. That is why prospective
students have to be prepared to serve humanity in all its facets.
The profession requires high ethical standards that have to be
applied in practice. It also makes heavy physical and mental
demands on a doctor. The MBChB degree of the University of
Pretoria is a full-time six-year course.
Health Sciences Placement Test Equivalent
Admission requirements
All candidates who apply for admission to the Faculty of Health
Sciences, except those who apply for the degree in Oral Hygiene
and those who are already students at UP, will be required to
write a placement test in June or July before admission to the
faculty in the following year will be considered.
The test is called the Health Sciences Placement Test
Equivalent. The test results will be used with the Grade 11
marks to calculate an Admission Point Score.
Application procedure
Application forms may be obtained from the Client Service
Centre.
MBChB
Specific minimum achievement levels for required
subjects
• English (5)
• Another language (5)
• Mathematics (5)
• Physical Science (5)
• Best of two other 20-credit subjects (5)
APS = 35
Selection
There is a special category for non-South African citizens in
the selection regulations of the various study programmes.
In addition, there are government-to-government agreements
to train a number of students from countries of the Southern
African Development Community (SADC) in medicine.
Selection is based on academic merit, the Health Sciences
Placement Test Equivalent and the Value Added Questionnaire.
The test is taken countrywide in June and July. For final
selection, certain minimum symbols are required for the above
subjects according to the selection procedure. There are two
basic categories for selection: the first category is for schoolleavers and the second is for those with previous exposure to
tertiary education (students). A selection process is necessary,
because the faculty receives more applications than the number
of places available. High academic standards, versatility and
community involvement are all taken into account during
selection.
These candidates have to comply with admission requirements
to qualify for selection. Students from abroad may study at the
faculty for an elective period. Several exchange and research
agreements exist with various foreign health sciences faculties
and universities.
The first (provisional) selection for school-leavers is made on
the basis of:
• Grade 11 marks; and
• the results of the Health Sciences Placement Test Equivalent.
Closing date: 30 June
Contact details
Dial 012 420 3111 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Application forms can also be obtained from the internet. Visit
the website at www.up.ac.za and click on ‘Prospective Students’
and then on ‘Online Application’.
International students
The closing date for applications is 30 June of each year and
this deadline is strictly adhered to.
For more information, call Ms Celisa Anthony at 012 354 1607
or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Postal: University of Pretoria Pretoria 0002 South Africa
Street: University of Pretoria Lynnwood Road Hillcrest Pretoria South Africa
Tel: +27 012 420 3111 Fax: +27 012 420 4555
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Faculty News
Engineering students design
What makes the life of an engineering student especially interesting are the constant challenges. In
their final year, students in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering have the ultimate challenge
of designing a software or hardware project as part of a student contest. The winners of the 2009
competition were Sharat Akhoury (software) for his facial recognition system for a robotic receptionist, and
René Broich (hardware) for his smart energy monitoring system.
Facial recognition system for a
robotic receptionist
Artificial intelligence has always intrigued Sharat, and this
project is a step towards establishing whether we can make
computers and robots think and act like humans do. His aim
with the project was to help establish an objective argument to
this question. In order to do this, he created a fully automated
robotic receptionist that can detect, track, localise and identify
human faces in controlled office-like environments. The robot
had to have the ability to actively ‘look around’ to find humans
and to identify them. Sharat chose to focus on vision, since the
human vision system is one of the most intricate systems in the
world – it is able to identify objects in images, as well as keep
track of those objects as they move. Humans are able to do this
without much effort, but this is where robots suffer the most.
They do not have the natural propensity to infer decisions based
on perceptions (through various sensors such as cameras, etc)
of information. Sharat's supervisor was Mr Hans Grobler.
Smart energy monitoring system
René’s smart energy monitoring system measures how much
electricity different appliances in the home use. One can plug
the device he developed into a heater, television, computer or
any other household appliance, and it will measure and record
how much energy it uses. To view the electricity usage, one
connects the system with a LAN cable to a computer, laptop or a
cellphone. One can see the energy cost of each appliance, and
even the effect a person’s energy use has on the environment
in terms of carbon emissions. The main idea of the project
was to show which appliances use the most electricity. These
appliances can then be turned off when they are not needed
and so one can save electricity. An interesting finding in the
course of the project was that most electronic devices, such as
computers and television sets, use electricity even when they
are switched off. Simply unplugging one’s computer will save
on electricity costs and it is good for the environment. René was
supervised by Mr Jacques van Wyk.
Engineers = Zoo + Projects
Imagine engineers working with animals. Yes, it is possible when you do the compulsory
undergraduate module, Community-based Project (JCP), of the Faculty of Engineering,
Built Environment and Information Technology. One of the most popular projects is
to design and build objects for the enclosures of the animals or to assist the staff of
the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria to make their work easier. During 2009,
28 different projects took place at the zoo. Students designed and built a bone crusher to
assist with the feeding of the vultures and a hay off-loader. They also built a hoist feeder
for the giraffe and okapi and made privacy screens for the vultures and ground hornbills.
Engineering students on the cheetah platform they built.
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JuniorTukkie
Tukkie
Faculty News
Exactly
how loud
The Department of Communication Pathology,
where audiology and speech-language pathology
students receive training, has conducted research
on the loudness of the popular instrument used by
soccer supporters – the vuvuzela.
is a vuvuzela?
Prof De Wet Swanepoel and Prof James Hall are researcbers in
audiology. They recorded the intensity levels that can be reached by
the vuvuzela. At the horn’s opening, the sound reaches an average
level of 131 dB(A), and at a distance of one metre 121 dB(A). These
sound levels compare to a military jet taking off at a distance of about
20 metres. These extremely loud levels may result in permanent noiseinduced hearing loss if a person is exposed to it continually for more
than a few minutes. Hearing is such an important, but unfortunately
often neglected, sense. It is central to all human communication and
without it, we become isolated from the world around us.
Prof James Hall (left) and Prof De Wet Swanepoel measuring the
loudness of the vuvuzela.
The vuvuzela: Q & A
?
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Where did the vuvuzela originate? It is said
that the ancestor of the vuvuzela is the kudu
horn, which was used to summon African villagers
to meetings. On their website, Boogieblast,
a vuvuzela supplier, says the vuvuzela was
originally produced as a toy for kids, but was not
successful, and then the soccer fans got hold of
it and it was an instant success.
?
How do you blow a vuvuzela? Apparently it’s
quite an art. Boogieblast gives this instruction:
"Put your lips inside the mouthpiece and almost
make a ‘farting’ sound. Relax your cheeks and
let your lips vibrate inside the mouthpiece."
What does ‘vuvuzela’ mean? No one seems
to agree on its meaning. Some say it comes
from isiZulu, meaning ‘making noise’, and others
reckon it’s a form of township slang related to
the word ‘shower’, because it ‘showers people
with music’ or looks like a little shower head.
?
Can vuvuzelas produce real music? A music
educator from Cape Town, Pedro Espi-Sanchis,
and his vuvuzela orchestra of six members taught
60 Bloemfontein Celtic supporters to play seven
songs on their vuvuzelas in only five days. Now
they are trying to create a supporters’ orchestra
for the national team.
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Faculty News
An unusual day in the life of a vet
The
Veterinary Hospital of the
University's Faculty of Veterinary
Science at Onderstepoort received
an unusual patient on Tuesday,
26 January 2010. A four-year-old male
lion, weighing 140 kg, was admitted
for a thorough physical examination,
followed by intensive CT scans and
diagnostic X-rays under anaesthetic.
examination of the animal’s reflexes.
A lameness test was also performed to
establish the range of movement that
the animal was capable of.
The lion, Ghengis (named after the
founder and emperor of the Mongol
Empire), is an inhabitant of Lionsrock,
a lion sanctuary and wildlife park in the
eastern Free State.
The physical, musculoskeletal and
neurological examinations revealed
probable neurological abnormalities,
particularly in the lower lumbar region
of the spine. Blood was taken for further
tests, while a spinal tap was performed
to collect cerebrospinal fluid.
He had displayed signs of ataxia, a
neurological abnormality in the pelvic
area that was causing him to experience
problems in moving freely around the
reserve. Preliminary tests had revealed
the presence of a bone-like scar in the
lumbar region of the spine.
Before undertaking the long, exhausting
journey to Pretoria, he was tranquilised
and placed in a special steel cage,
accompanied
by
his
caretaker,
Ms Hildegard Pirker, and vet, Dr Brett
Gardner.
This would help the veterinary staff
determine the possible cause of the
perceived abnormality and guide the
subsequent radiology.
Prof Ann Carstens, a specialist
veterinary radiologist, performed a
myelogram and a CT scan on the lion’s
spine.
Dr Brighton Dzikiti, an anaesthetist
in the Department of Companion
Animal Clinical Studies, monitored the
condition of the lion under anaesthetic
throughout the procedures.
On arrival at Onderstepoort, he
was placed under anaesthetic and
Dr Ian Millward, a veterinary surgeon
at the faculty, took charge of the lion’s
health assessment procedures.
While the exact cause of the discomfort
the animal was experiencing in its
hindquarters has yet to be determined,
the vets involved in this case will have
a better understanding of the animal’s
condition once all the test results are
available.
Dr Millward conducted a number of
tests, including blood tests and an
A decision can then be taken regarding
possible treatment options.
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Did you know?
Some male lions exceed 250 kg in
weight. The lion is the second-largest
living cat after the tiger.
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Focus
Improving safety and security
on UP’s campuses
In August last year, the University of Pretoria improved its safety and security with the establishment
of a new Operational Management Centre, where all safety and security activities are centralised.
This centre has advanced electronic surveillance equipment that contributes significantly to
the safety of the 46 000 students, staff members and visitors that are present on the University ’s
campuses each day.
Increased student enrolments and a rapidly
changing organised crime environment
necessitated the construction of a new
facility to enhance UP’s mission to maintain
a safe environment.
“We place a high premium on safety and
proactively invest in the constant upgrading
of safety facilities, equipment and services.
We want parents to know that we are doing
our utmost to create an environment where
their children can study and participate in
cultural and sport events without fearing for
their personal safety,” says Colin Fouché,
director of the Department of Security
Services at UP.
The centre is fully functional, around the
clock, throughout the year. Students can
report crime to the Department of Security
Services at any time of the day or night.
Security Services performs a wide range
of activities, including crime investigations,
access control, VIP protection, traffic control
and parking.
The department has a special 24-hour crisis
centre with a toll-free number. This provides
students with access to the services of a
wide range of professionals for confidential
help, counselling and aftercare.
The department also supports students who
have transgressed the law through the entire
process of making statements, appearing in
court and providing evidence.
The Department of Security Services is committed to maintaining
a safe environment where students can study and participate in
sport, cultural and social activities with peace of mind.
The
new
Operational
Management
Centre comprises a client reception room,
manager’s office and a technological
operations room from where highly trained
and competent staff can monitor the more
than 500 CCTV cameras surveying activities
on the campuses and at the residences.
Students can be assured of their safety
during events on campus: Security
Services is always there.
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For assistance and immediate reaction, call the UP CRISIS NUMBER at: 0800 006428
TuksRes
TuksRes: your home
away from home
Residence life at the University of Pretoria is managed by
the Department of Residence Affairs and Accommodation,
better known as TuksRes.
TuksRes offers an on-campus
living environment that supports
residence
students’
academic
experience at UP.
TuksRes strives to create a
community that fosters safety and
security, personal development and
growth, and renders professional
services.
Students who live in a residence
can take part in all the activities
the University has to offer. They
can participate in these activities
individually
or
in
residence
context.
The
formal,
undergraduate
residences specifically compete for
the title of Residence of the Year. To
be named Residence of the Year,
residences have to perform well
academically, as well as in cultural
and sport activities. They also earn
points for their participation in rag.
Because academic performance is
of the utmost importance, the former
Vice-Chancellor
and
Principal
instituted the Principal’s Academic
Incentive for Residences. These
awards entail the following:
The best academic male, female
and mixed residences each receive
R10 000. The residence that makes
the best academic progress from
one year to the next also receives
R10 000.
The first-year and senior students
who perform the best academically
overall receive free accommodation
for the following year.
This is certainly something worth
striving for.
Making a
difference
Lili Janse van Rensburg,
a first-year education
student,
shares
her
initial experiences of
the Groenkloof Campus,
res and student life. Lili
is studying Education
and Psychology at the
University of Pretoria.
She is in the Zinnia
residence and recommends res to anybody who
would like to study at university.
She spent her first year after school at an art collage
before deciding that teaching was her calling. She
decided to study education to make a difference in
children’s lives, and decided to include Psychology
in her studies in order to help people.
Lili definitely recommends Tuks to anyone who
is struggling to make a decision about where to
study. “Going to class is worthwhile,” she says,
adding that the lecturers are very professional,
good at what they do and well qualified. She loves
the spirit at the University and suggests that one
takes part in every activity and opportunity that
Tuks has to offer.
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Kultuur/Culture
UPSO promises an exciting year
After
ending the previous year in a spectacular way with the
beautiful St Cecilia Mass, the University of Pretoria Symphony
Orchestra (UPSO) is preparing for another year of highlights.
Members of the orchestra feel particularly privileged to be a part of
it, since the University of Pretoria is one of only a few universities
in South Africa that has its own symphony orchestra. Of all the
university orchestras, UPSO is by far the largest and busiest. It has
more than 100 members and performs the most programmes.
It is an exceptional experience to be part of an orchestra with such
a huge repertoire. It is the only full-scale orchestra in Pretoria that
regularly performs the symphonic repertoire. Apart from that, the
orchestra also often performs with any or all four of the choirs affiliated
with the University. These are Tuks Camerata, the UP Chorale, the
UP Youth Choir and the UP Jacaranda Children’s Choir.
This year, concertgoers can look forward to Seriously Symphonic
in March, which will include Ravel’s Bolero and Tchaikovsky’s
Symphony No 6, Ravishing, Riveting Rhapsodies in May, with
works of Chabrier, Alfvén, Liszt and Enesco, and Simply Stunning
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Soloists in October, a programme in which the best musicians in
the orchestra get a chance to perform solo with UPSO. In addition,
a big surprise is planned for the annual Principal’s Concert!
The orchestra is open to anyone, and quite a few school learners
are members. If you would like to audition, you can contact Philippa
Kotze at [email protected] or 012 420 2947.
What members of the orchestra say:
Junnan Sun, music student and co-principal clarinetist of the
orchestra: The orchestra is an incredible learning opportunity
for somebody like me who wants to go into the profession! It is
wonderful to be part of such a great spirit and I love working under
good conductors like Eric Rycroft.
Mia Bjorkman, music student and first violin player in the
orchestra: It is amazing to be part of such an enthusiastic group!
It’s great fun and there are always laughs to be had in rehearsals!
Kultuur/Culture
Become a
culture vulture
Student Culture (STUKU) is one of the
five service providers at the University
of Pretoria, and is the heartbeat
and the lifeblood of student life. It
organises various cultural activities, like
IenkMelodienk, Serrie, the Comedy
Festival, UP Arts Week, socials between
the women's and men's residences,
the KKNK train tour to the Karoo, ATKV
debate, Expression and Serenade.
IenkMelodienk is an inter-residence cultural activity
that involves first-years during Orientation Week. Each
residence and day house puts on a 15-minute show
consisting of a song and synchronised dancing.
During the Film Festival, STUKU brings blockbuster
movies to students and staff at student prices! The
ATKV Debate is an Afrikaans debating competition on
current, future or past topical issues. Serrie is similar
to IenkMelodienk, but all members of a residence are
invited to participate in the event. Serenade is an event
in which a group of students representing the various
residences sing a capella.
Every year, STUKU brings the hottest local comedians
to the campus for the Comedy Festival to entertain
students and staff at UP. Among previous performers
are Kagiso Lediga, Joey Rasdien, Loyiso Gola and
Trevor Noah.
Student Culture also invites popular artists to the
campus to perform. Previous performers include
Proverb and Gang of Instrumentals.
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Sport
Tuks are champions again!
The University of Pretoria successfully defended its national title as the top golfing institution in South Africa at
the annual University Sport South Africa (USSA) golf tournament held in Pretoria from 7 to 11 December 2009.
Nineteen teams from various
institutions, including Tuks, the
universities
of
Stellenbosch,
Johannesburg,
North
West,
Witwatersrand
and
Cape
Town, the Tshwane University
of Technology and Rhodes
University, participated.
The University of Pretoria’s
Jacques van Tonder was crowned
men’s champion, with rounds of
72-69-72-77, and Gina Switala the
women’s champion with rounds
of 75-72-75-72. Gina also won
the USSA Women’s Matchplay
Championship, as there was
no women’s team event. The
University of Pretoria won the
institutional strokeplay title by
66 shots from its nearest rival.
The men’s teams event, played
in a matchplay format (foursomes
and singles), was contested
over the last three days of the
tournament.
With some excellent individual
performances by a number of
players from the University’s
first team, it easily topped the
A Division, with its own second
team, Tuks Colts, also beating the
rest of the country to take up the
second position overall.
Five members of the University of
Pretoria’s team were also selected
for the national USSA golf team
that is competing later in 2010.
Tuks celebrates victory at the USSA Championships for 2009.
Tuks Table Tennis on top!
Three students from Tuks participated in the USSA Championships in Cape Town
from 7 to 11 November 2009, and made Tuks proud.
Luke Abrahams, and the brother-and-sister combination of Avi and Gila Barit all have
provincial colours, and they
wiped out the competition.
Tuks played Wits in the doubles finals and won. Both Luke and Gila claimed the singles
championship titles. At the end of the day, Luke received four medals (gold for singles, mixed
doubles and men’s doubles and silver for the men’s team event) and three trophies. Avi walked
away with two medals (gold for men’s doubles and silver for the men’s team event), and Gila won three
medals (gold for ladies’ singles and mixed doubles and bronze for ladies’ doubles).
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