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The Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology currently accommodates around 70 Honours, 160 MSc and 130 PhD students registered in 15 Study Programmes and working in 45 Research groups.

02/06/2026

: Nine UP staff members & departments have been named finalists in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards, widely recognised as South Africa’s ‘Science Oscars’.

This year’s finalists reflect the breadth of expertise across the University, with recognition spanning disciplines from fungal genomics, physics, environmental chemistry & AI to science communication, neurosurgery, engineering & animal science.

Read more: https://ow.ly/b60w50Z7cjK

02/06/2026

Happy World Milk Day 2026! 🥛🌍

Today we celebrate the vital roles of Women Farmers and Women in Science. 👩‍🌾👩‍🔬

Supported by Milk SA and led by PI Dr. Neriman Yilmaz at FABI, our mission is to identify South African Pseudopithomyces species and map the genes responsible for producing Sporidesmin A, the toxin causing hidden liver damage, with the future goal of developing advanced early detection and warning tools for farmers. 🔬🐮

By securing our dairy supply, we are fostering more resilient and vibrant communities. 🐄🌟

02/06/2026
29/05/2026

LEAVING A LEGACY: Nicola Engelbrecht (23) lived a life far greater than the number of years she was given. Nicola passed away on 5 May 2026 and was awarded her honours degree in Bioinformatics (with distinction) in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences posthumously at the University of Pretoria's recent Autumn graduation ceremonies.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RsbqAd

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28/05/2026
08/05/2026

team of FABIans travelled to the Eastern Cape for a field trip to maize farms supported by the Ukhanyo Farmer Development Programme (UFD)

08/05/2026
08/05/2026

NAS: The first week of the University of Pretoria Autumn graduations is nearly done, and today again, graduates in Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will walk the stage with gratitude. Gratitude for perseverance and for curiosity.

Graduates, your gown reflects your achievements and your readiness to make an impact. To all our NAS graduates, congratulations!

Watch today's NAS graduation (8 May at 14:30) live here:
https://www.facebook.com/UnivofPretoria/videos/1169806771893065



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