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DESTINATION SA: Harnessing the power of SA’s status as a preferred filming location can boost tourism, UP experts have found. See page 40, Issue 10 of UP’s ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine: ow.ly/8ii350UpK6s #UPResearchMatters #FilmTourism #SouthAfricaTourism

IMPACTFUL RESEARCH: We tackle real-world challenges head on! In our award-winning ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine, you can read about some of the major discoveries that UP researchers are making to create a brighter, more equitable tomorrow. Go to ow.ly/YNI650UqXnK #UPResearchMatters

KEEPING HOPE ALIVE: UP experts are part of a research programme that examines what drives hope in various countries and cultures. Read more on page 36, Issue 10 of UP’s ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine: ow.ly/cNNy50UqY72 #UPResearchMatters #MakeTodayMatter

UP’s Prof Chika Sehoole explores how entrenched Global North perspectives can be recalibrated for inclusivity, diversity, equity, and collaboration. See page 14, Issue 10 of UP’s ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine: ow.ly/HzGL50UqYEa #UPResearchMatters

SOLUTION SEEKERS: Up-to-the-minute innovation & groundbreaking discoveries – our award- winning ‘ReSEARCH’ mag has it all. Read about research by UP experts as they seek to address major societal challenges. Visit up.ac.za/research-matte… #UPResearchMatters #MakeTodayMatter

A study by a UP-led team of astronomers has offered deeper insight into the formation of giant radio galaxies. “Understanding the evolution of radio galaxies is vital for deepening our knowledge of the formation of the universe,” Dr Gourab Giri says: ow.ly/wmGO50UWKsc

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD WORK: Meet Dr Gourab Giri, a UP astrophysicist who seeks to deepen our understanding of the processes that shape the universe. More: ow.ly/U11U50V2EZY #UniversityOfPretoria #UPResearchMatters

Brain tumours are one of modern medicine's toughest challenges. But at the University of Pretoria’s BTC, researchers are using the eye as a "window to the brain" to detect pressure & improve early diagnosis. More: ow.ly/HmZE50Vt4fi #UPResearchMatters #UniversityOfPretoria

READ ALL ABOUT IT! AT UP, we’re in the business of doing research for real-world impact. Find out more in ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine, which details just some of our work, from developing future-fit education models to exploring the metaverse. Visit up.ac.za/research-matte…

AI & Nature: With AI as a guide, UP is unlocking nature’s secrets to discover new drugs. “This work shows that innovation can create a healthier, more sustainable future” – Prof Vinesh Maharaj. More on pg 26 of UP’s ReSEARCH (Issue 11): ow.ly/Jvw050VJQvh #UPResearchMatters

What if mosquitoes were lured by scent traps more attractive than humans? UPis close to making it real — a breakthrough for malaria control in SA. Skin scent profiles + chemistry = a potential game-changer. Read more: ow.ly/Yl5h50VN2Pe #Malaria #UPResearchMatters

UP research shows opportunities for organisations in the built environment to enhance company culture removing barriers to digitalisation. See pg 4,Issue 11 of UP’s ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine: ow.ly/xMeN50VPZe0 #UPResearchMatters

Weighing in on obesity rates: The prevalence of obesity is a significant concern, with recent global statistics showing that one in eight people worldwide are living with obesity. Learn more: ow.ly/J21k50VSiof #UPResearchMatterts #ObesityAwareness

Weighing in on obesity rates: The prevalence of obesity is a significant concern, with recent global statistics showing that one in eight people worldwide are living with obesity. Learn more: ow.ly/Re1050VSitc #UPResearchMatterts #ObesityAwareness

RESEARCH FOR REAL-WORLD IMPACT: We tackle real-world challenges head on! In ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine, you can read about just some of the major discoveries that UP researchers are making to create a brighter, more equitable tomorrow. Go to up.ac.za/research-matte… #UPResearchMatters

EYE ON THE NEWS: UP experts are using eye-tracking tech to gauge how people determine whether news is real or fake. “The surge in deepfake content raises serious concerns” – Prof Marié Hattingh: See pg 18, Issue 11 of UP’s ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine: ow.ly/lVgb50VSuQh

A single ChatGPT query = power for a light bulb for 20 mins. Multiply that by millions of queries a day. D Anna Bosman and UP researchers are rethinking AI to make it smaller, greener and more accessible. Read more: ow.ly/lJ1I50W0QhY #UPResearchMatters

SOLUTION SEEKERS: Up-to-the-minute innovation & groundbreaking discoveries – ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine has it all. Read about the research that UP experts have undertaken as they seek to address major societal challenges. Visit up.ac.za/research-matte… #UPResearchMattters

GenAI is transforming broadcasting by generating music, visuals & voiceovers, but it also raises significant ethical questions. Prof Nelishia Pillay from UP discusses the potential & dangers of AI-powered content: ow.ly/PIa250W4Jsc #UniversityOfPretoria #UPResearchMatters

FUTURE FOOD: UP experts have found a cost-effective way to rear edible insects – which could be a cheaper, environmentally sustainable solution to malnutrition & land use in Africa. More on page 18, Issue 10 of UP’s ‘ReSEARCH’ magazine: ow.ly/Tb5f50W7AnI #UPResearchMatters