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

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 hosts STEM career exposure tour at UP for school learners

Future Africa hosts STEM career exposure tour at UP for school learners

Future Africa, in collaboration with the National Zoological Garden’s ZooClub, hosted a three-day Youth in STEM (YiSTEM) Career Exposure Tour from 30 June to 2 July 2025. The programme introduced 25 high school learners to exciting career opportunities in health, veterinary, and agricultural sciences at the University of Pretoria, inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals.
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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.

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UP’s Dr Heide Hackmann wins Science Diplomacy Award at the 2023 South Africa Science Forum

Dr Heide Hackmann, Director of Future Africa, the University of Pretoria’s pan-African platform for collaborative research, was honoured with a Science Diplomacy Award in the category of Lifetime Contribution in International STI Cooperation to serve society at the 2023 South Africa Science Forum (SASF2023).
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Next-level collaborative action

Next-level collaborative action to advance African science in a global context

Future Africa and the International Science Council (ISC) collaborated to host a consultative engagement with African STI leaders to forge a way towards boosting African science on the global stage. The meeting formed part of the Science Forum South Africa 2023 held from 4 - 8 December 2023.
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The interlinkage between climate change and the food system in Africa

Dr Wegayehu Fitawek, Postdoctoral fellow within Future Africa Sustainable Food Systems Research Chair writes about the interlinkage between climate change and the food system is significant and complex.
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There’s more to poverty than meets the eye: Reflections on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023

Dr Irene Nyakagere Thomas, Postdoctoral fellow within the Future Africa Global Equity in Africa Research Chair reflects on this year's #EndPovertyDay by looking at the complex topic of poverty, especially in Africa.
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Climate Change: Addressing the Cow in the Room

Dr Pamela Pophiwa, postdoctoral fellow within the Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainable Food Systems writes about the collaborative forum, Qinisa, which aims to promote the coordination of agricultural GHG-related research between relevant research organisations in Southern Africa and provide a platform for knowledge sharing on appropriate GHG-mitigation technologies and practices.
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Promote The Switch

Since the television was invented, it has maintained its long-standing role as a medium of education, information, communication and entertainment. Through these, public opinions have been shaped, diversity has been promoted, and knowledge has been spread globally.
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Every Child Every Right

November 20th marks the anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. Today marks 34 years since this groundbreaking milestone convention.
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UP and Nestlé forge a transformative partnership to advance food research and education

The University of Pretoria (UP) is proud to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nestlé, the world's leading food and beverage company. This marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at fostering academic excellence, research development, and technical cooperation in the field of sustainable food systems and nutrition.
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Pan-African collaborative avenues for strengthening African science

Latest developments from the collaboration between Future Africa (FA) and the International Science Council (ISC).
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Future Africa Congratulates Prof Dire Tladi on Historic Appointment as Judge of the International Court of Justice

Future Africa congratulates Prof Dire Tladi, UP Professor of International Law and Future Africa's Research Chair in Global Equity in Africa, on his appointment as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
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Including Traditional Crops

Including Traditional Crops in the African Research Agenda for Sustainable Food Systems

Research by Dr Sussy Munialo, postdoctoral fellow within the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS) – hosted by Future Africa, sought to understand if including traditional crops such as finger millet, amaranth, nightshade, yam, sweet potatoes, Marama bean, and soybean in the African research agenda can improve the nutritional profile and benefits of our diets.
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Building a Healthier Future Together: Future Africa Commemorates One Health Day

Future Africa joins the global community in celebrating the eighth annual “One Health Day” on 3 November. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the intersection of humans, animals, and the environment.
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