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| − | + | The [[University of Pretoria]] is a South African university. | |
| − | + | ==History== | |
| + | Originally called the [[Transvaalse Universiteitskollege]] ("Transvaal University College") or [[TUK]]. Hence the longstanding nickname for the university as [[TUKS]] and the students as "[[Tukkies]]". | ||
| + | The University was founded as the "[[Transvaal University College]]". A tertiary institution founded in Pretoria and later became the [[Universiteit van Pretoria]] ([[University of Pretoria]]). | ||
| + | Today the [[University of Pretoria]] is still referred to as '''Tukkies''', from the acronym for the [[Transvaalse Universiteitskollege]] (TUK) | ||
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| + | A '''[[drama]] department''' was founded in 1965. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:07, 6 February 2025
The University of Pretoria is a South African university.
History
Originally called the Transvaalse Universiteitskollege ("Transvaal University College") or TUK. Hence the longstanding nickname for the university as TUKS and the students as "Tukkies".
The University was founded as the "Transvaal University College". A tertiary institution founded in Pretoria and later became the Universiteit van Pretoria (University of Pretoria).
Today the University of Pretoria is still referred to as Tukkies, from the acronym for the Transvaalse Universiteitskollege (TUK)
A drama department was founded in 1965.
Sources
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