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

December 12, 2023

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.

The interlinkage between climate change and the food system in Africa

December 4, 2023

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.

There’s more to poverty than meets the eye: Reflections on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023

November 28, 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.

Climate Change: Addressing the Cow in the Room

November 22, 2023

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.

Promote The Switch

November 21, 2023

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.

Every Child Every Right

November 20, 2023

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.

UP and Nestlé forge a transformative partnership to advance food research and education

November 14, 2023

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.

Pan-African collaborative avenues for strengthening African science

November 13, 2023

Latest developments from the collaboration between Future Africa (FA) and the International Science Council (ISC).

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Environmental thought in Africa cannot be separated from power and lived realities, Future Africa webinar hears

April 13, 2026

Future Africa recently hosted a webinar that explored how environmental thought in Africa is shaped by power, colonial legacies and lived realities.

Dr Tombe with a group of small-scaleholder farmer women in Kisii County, Kenya, during technology fact-finding on digital technology usage for agric-value chain related activities.

Hope gleams in the form of digital transformation

October 15, 2023

As Kisii County and the broader African continent celebrate the International Day of Rural Women on 15th October, the theme, "Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All", stands out prominently.

One for the Girls | Mentioning in Stem

October 11, 2023

Girls remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Mentoring is an effective tool in sparking and sustaining girls’ interest in STEM courses. Dr Tabitha Amollo mentor girls in STEM at Egerton University and in her community.

Celebrating world mental Health Day Through a Non-illness Intervention Link

October 10, 2023

The World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, is a global event that aims to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote the importance of mental well-being. World Mental Health Day 2023 is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the positive aspects of mental health and encourage practices that can help maintain good mental well-being.

Hopes of Refrigeration at an Off-grid Health Dispensary in Kenya

October 9, 2023

Dr Tabitha Amollo fabricated and recently installed a solar-powered refrigerator at Madding Health Dispensary in the interior off-grid part of the Kacheliba sub-county of West Pokot, Kenya.

Continuous Professional Development of Teachers: a Situational Analysis

October 5, 2023

Teachers are the key to the attainment of any development objective, whether national or global. They build the knowledge, skills and attitude that societies need for its development. Teachers can help achieve the various sustainable development goals (SDGs), national development goals (NDGs), and individual development goals (IDGs) at both low and high levels within society, country, and the glob...

FAR-LeaF Fellow Selected for Nigeria Science Leadership Programme

October 3, 2023

FAR-LeaF fellow Dr Emmanuel Chukwuma has been selected as a fellow of the prestigious Nigeria Science Leadership Programme (N-SLP). He addresses plastic pollution by re-engineering plastic – a critical priority for the African continent. His FAR-LeaF research project is focused on the circular economy from plastic waste and the reengineering of plastics with a community engagement strategy.

Dr Heide Hackmann to lead new Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence on Politics of Sustainable Development

October 3, 2023

Dr Heide Hackmann, Director of Future Africa at the University of Pretoria, has been selected to lead the new Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) titled “The Politics of Sustainable Development: Squaring the Circle of Science and Democracy” in collaboration with Professor Dan Banik at the University of Oslo’s Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM).

Celebrating #InternationalDayofPeace 2023: Action for peace as the antidote to violence

September 21, 2023

In celebration of International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, the Future Africa Global Equity in Africa Research Chair joins the United Nation’s call to take action for peace and recognises the importance of pursuing strategies to address conflicts and state-sponsored violence.

Women’s Land Rights and Agricultural Development in Nigeria

September 21, 2023

Women play an essential role in agriculture in Nigeria, as they make up 60% of agricultural labour in this country. Yet, they are considered as farm helpers rather than farmers. This limits their role in decision-making processes and exposure to economic opportunities from active participation in planning processes.

Governments must seek win-win synergies by tackling climate and sustainable development crises together, urges expert group report

September 14, 2023

A groundbreaking report by a group of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations outlines steps governments should take to maximise the impact of policies and actions by tackling the climate and sustainable development crises at the same time, creating synergies

Survey research proved that African voices can rise above ‘expert’ narratives – Afrobarometer Chair Gyimah-Boadi

September 11, 2023

Afrobarometer co-founder and Board Chair E. Gyimah-Boadi told participants in a dialogue hosted by Future Africa at the University of Pretoria that public-attitude surveys have shown that ordinary Africans have the agency and ability to voice their opinions, regardless of the narratives pushed by experts and pundits.

A snapshot of the participatory workshop activities during the four-day Futures Literacy masterclass

Future Africa launches successful Futures Literacy Masterclass

September 7, 2023

The Future Africa Futures Literacy (FL) Incubator held its first Futures Literacy Masterclass from 15 to 18 August 2023 in partnership with the Wits School of Governance. The masterclass brought together 38 participants from a variety of backgrounds, including academics, practitioners, and students to explore the concept of futures literacy and its application to different fields

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

The interlinkage between climate change and the food system in Africa

There’s more to poverty than meets the eye: Reflections on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023

Climate Change: Addressing the Cow in the Room

Promote The Switch

Every Child Every Right

UP and Nestlé forge a transformative partnership to advance food research and education

Pan-African collaborative avenues for strengthening African science

Environmental thought in Africa cannot be separated from power and lived realities, Future Africa webinar hears

Hope gleams in the form of digital transformation

One for the Girls | Mentioning in Stem

Celebrating world mental Health Day Through a Non-illness Intervention Link

Hopes of Refrigeration at an Off-grid Health Dispensary in Kenya

Continuous Professional Development of Teachers: a Situational Analysis

FAR-LeaF Fellow Selected for Nigeria Science Leadership Programme

Dr Heide Hackmann to lead new Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence on Politics of Sustainable Development

Celebrating #InternationalDayofPeace 2023: Action for peace as the antidote to violence

Women’s Land Rights and Agricultural Development in Nigeria

Governments must seek win-win synergies by tackling climate and sustainable development crises together, urges expert group report

Survey research proved that African voices can rise above ‘expert’ narratives – Afrobarometer Chair Gyimah-Boadi

Future Africa launches successful Futures Literacy Masterclass

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