Welcome The University of Pretoria's standing as one of South Africa's leading research-intensive universities is largely due to the achievements of its academic staff. Through our annual awards ceremony we have an opportunity to pay tribute to our academic staff who have distinguished themselves in teaching and research. The Achievers featured in this publication have each achieved significant milestones in their careers and collectively reflect the breadth and depth of scholarly work at the University across nine faculties and a business school. Congratulations to all the Academic Achievers and academics successfully rated by the National Research Foundation (NRF). You are a source of great pride to the University. We salute your achievements! As we look ahead there is no doubt that with such outstanding academic talent and expertise, the University will make an even greater impact in developing people, creating knowledge and making a difference locally and globally.
The Chancellor’s Award in the Category Research
Prof Sue Nicolson
The Chancellor’s Award is made in recognition of exceptional achievement in the field of research aimed at the advancement of science and the associated promotion of the interests of the University of Pretoria. Click here for more infromation
Exceptional Academic Achievers
This award is made annually to senior academics who have already achieved the status of professor, are regarded highly by their peers and have consistently excelled in the areas of under- and postgraduate teaching and learning, research, community service and administration over a period of time. Any academic who has been awarded an A-rating by the NRF automatically qualifies as an Exceptional Achiever for as long as he or she remains an A-rated researcher. Only 50 such awards are made in a three-year cycle.