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“Are bats like us?” Future Africa artist-in-residence on the launch of Co-MammalHub at Ditsong Museum

Dr Nicola Grobler, artist-in-residence at Future Africa, reflects on the launch of the Co-MammalHub – a UP and DMSA collaboration reimagining human–wildlife connections through bats.

Future Africa hosts symposium to welcome new FAR-LeaF cohort

A week-long symposium at Future Africa brought together 22 postdoctoral fellows from 10 African countries to launch the second cohort of the FAR-LeaF fellowship, fostering leadership, collaboration, and new research networks.

Living Heritage: Future Africa’s Indigenous and Orphan Crops Collection

Future Africa celebrates Heritage Month with its Indigenous and Orphan Crops Collection, preserving diverse food plants and promoting sustainable food futures.

Feed–Protect–Care Global PhD Collaborative platform hosts third training in SA

The third training of the Feed–Protect–Care Global PhD Collaborative Platform took place in Cape Town, South Africa, co-hosted by the University of Pretoria and the University of Montpellier. More than 50 doctoral scholars from across the world engaged in dialogue, peer learning, and experiential activities to advance sustainable food systems research and leadership.
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Future Africa’s Prof Wanda Markotter among 40 alumnae profiled in SAWiSA 20 year commemorative book

Professor Wanda Markotter, Interim Director of Future Africa and Research Chair in One Health at the University of Pretoria, is one of 40 alumnae profiled in the SAWiSA: Where Are They Now commemorative book. Published by DSTI, it marks 20 years of celebrating women transforming South Africa’s science and innovation landscape.

She Can Do More, Give Her Space: Women’s Contribution to Socio-Economic Development

In commemoration of Women’s Month, Future Africa’s Dr Clarietta Chagwiza reflects on women’s vital role in socio-economic development and calls for greater space to lead and thrive.

New generation of scientists needed for Africa’s food systems, says Future Africa experts

Africa’s food systems face urgent challenges. In a commentary published in the South African Journal of Science, Prof Frans Swanepoel and Dr Melody Mentz-Coetzee, affiliated with Future Africa, reflect on FSNet-Africa as a model for training new scientists to drive sustainable change.

Future Africa welcomes UNU REACH-AFRICA Hub – A first for the continent

Future Africa at the University of Pretoria is proud to host the first United Nations University (UNU) Hub in Africa and the Global South. The UNU Hub will drive solutions to climate, agriculture, environment, and health challenges through African-led collaboration.

UP named first UN University Hub in Africa and Global South

The United Nations University (UNU) marked a historic milestone with the official launch of its first UNU Hub in Africa and the Global South – the UNU Hub on Resilient Environment, Agriculture, Climate and Health for Africa (REACH-AFRICA) – on 23 July 2025 at the University of Pretoria (UP).

Ambassador Delphine O discusses feminist foreign policy at Future Africa

Future Africa recently hosted Ambassador Delphine O, Ambassador-at-large and Secretary-General of the Generation Equality Forum at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a guest lecture on the relevance of Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) in today’s global and digital context.

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