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UP webinar on Future Africa Post-COVID-19 suggests researchers must play leading role in reshaping African society

June 3, 2020

Participants from around the world joined a University of Pretoria (UP)-hosted webinar titled “Future Africa Post-COVID-19” on Friday.

INVITATION Webinar Future Africa Post-COVID-19, Friday 29 May 2020 at 1:00PM

May 29, 2020

May is Africa Month and 25 May is Africa Day. As a university that aspires to be a leading institution in our country and our continent, internationally recognised and connected, we celebrate our Africanness.

Covid-19: A call to look into our African Biodiversity for solutions

May 22, 2020

Marking International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) on 22 May 2020, themed "Our solutions are in nature" we are all challenged to promote solutions found in our natural ecosystem that will preserve and sustain our biodiversity. Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) cohort 5 fellow, Dr. NZWEUNDJI Justine Germo, a plant biotechnologist by training, writes for us on the importance of preser...

COVID-19 highlights need for early cancer diagnosis and treatment in Africa

April 29, 2020

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, patients of chronic diseases like cancer have come under the spotlight as they are at higher risk of severe illness if infected by the virus.

Medicines for Africans, by Africans

April 20, 2020

While basic research into potential therapeutics has certainly bloomed in Africa recently, most of the actual drug development process still happens outside of Africa’s borders, including clinical trials on humans.

COVID-19 Research Continuity Plan | UP Emergency Response Protocol | UP Residences Closure

March 17, 2020

The University of Pretoria (UP) has been closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. In recent days and weeks, the impact of the coronavirus has widened, and it is clear that the global pandemic affects us all.

International Womens Day Feature by Dr Tonjock Rosemary Kinge Mentorship to get more females in STEM a must for Africa

March 8, 2020

On International Women's Day, which is celebrated every year on the 8th of March, ASLP fellow, Dr. Tonjock Rosemary Kinge, writes for us about why Africa needs mentorship for females to get them interested in STEM fields.

Q & A with Dr. Connie Nshemereirwe

March 3, 2020

We sat down for a Q & A with Dr. Connie Nshemereirwe a member of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) steering committee, Co-Chair of the Global Young Academy, an independent science and policy facilitator, a trainer, writer, and speaker to find out how she got involved with the Africa Science leadership program.

Future Africa Director Prof Cheikh Mbow leads UP delegation to Japan to drive Africa-Asia collaboration

February 13, 2020

The Director of Future Africa Professor Cheikh Mbow together with a delegation from the University of Pretoria (UP) recently visited Japan to deepen partnerships with Japanese institutions.

Chef Jelele: Using Future Africa gardens to create unique dishes

February 13, 2020

After working for 20 years in some of the most prestigious hotels, Chef Jelele decided to move to Future Africa to try something different, that would challenge him to move out of his comfort zone.

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