University Of Pretoria

Bio-based construction materials generally compare favourably with conventional materials in terms of embodied carbon, although performance varies in terms of material and application, says... 

Green-certified office buildings continue to outperform non-certified assets across several key investment metrics, says sustainability-focused property sector body Green Building Council South... 

Mining education and skills development programmes are continuing to shift from traditional theoretical methods to immersive digital methods, says tertiary education institution University of... 

The University of Pretoria (UP) has awarded South African radio astronomer Professor Justin Jonas an honorary doctorate, in honour of his contributions to radio astronomy and associated engineering... 

Progress is beginning to emerge from the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis for the South African beef industry, according to Louw van Reenen, Chairman of Beefmaster Group. “The industry is... 

The demolition of mine infrastructure or a process plant, needs to be planned with a primary focus on safety and optimal utilisation, reports tertiary education institute University of Pretoria... 

The adoption of smart grid technologies is crucial for the future of South Africa’s power grid and its efficiency. Intelligence is key and smart grids are an enabler of intelligence, highlights...