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Tomorrow is race day! To our 10 incredible fundraising champions: thank you for choosing to run with purpose, passion and heart.

These staff members, alumni and one UP student are taking on the ‘ultimate human race’ to raise funds to settle historical student debt and deliver degrees.

We wish each of you strength, determination and a memorable race. The UP community is cheering you on every step of the way! You can still support their fundraising efforts and help deliver degrees here: https://ow.ly/AM7950Zb6hi

Today marks the launch of the Tuks Alumni Student Ambassador Programme. Built on the idea of ‘Students today, alumni tomorrow’, this exciting initiative connects students with the opportunities, benefits, networks and community available to them as future Tuks Alumni – long before graduation.

By empowering Tuks Alumni Student Ambassadors to engage their peers, we're fostering a lifelong sense of belonging to your University and strengthening the connection between the student and alumni journeys.

Calling all GSTM alumni: The Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM) Alumni Chapter has officially launched, creating a dedicated space for graduates to reconnect, network, learn, and give back.

As a member of the Chapter, you'll have opportunities to:
⚙️ Connect with fellow alumni
⚙️ Mentor current students and young graduates
⚙️Attend networking events and webinars
⚙️ Stay connected with the latest GSTM news and developments

Join us as we build a vibrant community of future-thinkers and industry leaders.

Interested in getting involved? Complete the interest form here: https://forms.gle/ewHkpWN8aBxqgXaf6

Two academics. Two Comrades journeys. One shared purpose. Prof Schalk Grobbelaar and Dr Enriqué Francis are running the Comrades Marathon for UP’s campaign, helping graduates access degrees withheld due to historical student debt.

Support their runs and help restore dignity and opportunity: https://ow.ly/RjmM50Z9kba

Calling all Tukkies in the UK!

Join the University of Pretoria community in London as the Springboks take on England and celebrate the official launch of the UP-UK Alumni Chapter! 🇿🇦

Bring your gees, your Springbok jersey and your Tuks pride for an unforgettable afternoon with fellow alumni, family and friends.

RSVP here: https://ow.ly/UQOL50Z7a4h

To our new graduates, welcome to the , your lifelong connection to a global alumni community, with exclusive benefits to keep you connected wherever you go.

✅ Join the UP Alumni Connect platform
✅ Listen to the LeadUP Podcast
✅ Shop official Tuks Alumni merchandise
✅ Enjoy select on-campus perks
✅ Stay connected through alumni events, reunions and global networks
✅ Read the AlmaMatters alumni newsletter

Season 6 of the launches today! Our first guest is businessman and UP alumnus Christopher Williams, Director of CJ Distribution.

In this episode, Williams speaks about growing a business from a small operation into a national footprint and his role in a major JSE listing.

The LeadUP Podcast gives the and the public access to leading UP alumni and associates and the lessons behind their success. Listen to the full episode now at www.up.ac.za/alumni/podcasts, on YouTube, or on your favourite podcast app.

We applaud UP alumna and Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, on her graduation with a Master’s degree in International Affairs in New York City!

From her undergraduate studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at UP to the global stage at Columbia, Musida continues to embody what it means to be a UP graduate.

Her story speaks to the heart of : while the gown may be new, the foundation behind it, family, sacrifice, mentorship and community, remains unchanged across generations. Congratulations, Shudu!

Calling all recent UP graduates!

The UP Career Services Graduate Jobs Database is now open. Connect with employers and explore job opportunities, internships and graduate programmes.

Register here: https://ow.ly/7JBo50Z5x5J