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The early career research leader fellowship (ECRLF)

The early career research leader fellowship (ECRLF)

The ECRLF is an initiative of the Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria (UP) funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY). It serves early career research leaders in basic and applied sciences, engineering, social sciences, the humanities and the arts.
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From Paris to Pretoria – Dr Heide Hackmann joins Future Africa

From Paris to Pretoria – Dr Heide Hackmann joins Future Africa

UP welcomes international science diplomat, advisor and policy maker, Dr Heide Hackmann (former CEO of The International Science Council) on staff as the Interim Director at the Future Africa Institute. Born in Kwa-Zulu Natal and having travelled abroad acquiring multiple scholarly and career achievements, she returns to South Africa after nearly 30 years with a determined vision to help empower t...
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SRI2022 Calendar

SRI2022 Calendar

SRI Inkundlas are a series of four interactive and inspirational events organised every month leading up to the 2022 Sustainability Research and Innovation (SRI) Congress, to be held at the Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria, South Africa from 20-24 June 2022. The SRI pre-Congress Inkundlas aims to emphasise the collaborative, inclusive and engaging nature of the Congress, while...
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SRI Inkundla – Building Peace for Sustainability through Science

SRI Inkundla – Building Peace for Sustainability through Science

SRI Inkundla – Building Peace for Sustainability through Science Join us for the second SRI Inkundla, Building Peace for Sustainability through Science and engage with two free virtual events held from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm SAST on March 28, 2022 (view your local time) and 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SAST on March 31, 2022 (view your local time).
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Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Teach4Reach initiative

Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Teach4Reach initiative

UP academics Professor Irma Eloff and Dr Kgadi Mathabathe are two women from diverse backgrounds who are working together through community empowerment, spearheading the South African leg of the research project, Teach4Reach. The initiative explores how teacher education programmes in the Global South and the Global North can be leveraged to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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AgriHero Challenges 2026 Launches to Back Africa’s Next Wave of Agricultural Innovation

The AgriHero Challenges 2026 has officially launched to support agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs across Africa. The initiative provides mentorship, business development support, networking opportunities, and access to international partnerships for startups developing solutions in climate-smart agriculture, AI-driven farming, food science, sustainable packaging, and circular economy models.

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Impact of Pathogens on Agricultural Production Workshop

SRI2022 Reminder! Call for session proposal closes 25 Feb 2022!

FutureAfrica at the University of Pretoria, Belmont Forum & Future Earth CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS for the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2022 #SRI2022
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SRI2022

Deadline Extended

DEADLINE EXTENDED – SRI2022 Call for Session Proposals Now Closing February 18, 2022!
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Impact of Pathogens on Agricultural Production Workshop

Documentary: Biodiversity for Malawi 2063

The ECRLF 2021 Malawi Biodiversity Conference, 20 to 23 July 2021.
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SRI2022 Reminder! Call for session proposals closes 5 Feb 2022!

FutureAfrica at the University of Pretoria, Belmont Forum & Future Earth CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS for the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2022! #SRI2022!
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Impact of Pathogens on Agricultural Production Workshop

New closing date for applications: 14 January 2022

The Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, from doctoral graduates and early-career postdoctoral fellows based at universities in Africa.
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Impact of Pathogens on Agricultural Production Workshop

SRI2022 Call for Session Proposals is open – join us for an Informational Webinar

The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2022 (SRI2022) is pleased to announce welcome session proposals in English, French, Japanese, Spanish and Mandarin language sessions through its open Call for Session Proposals. Learn more and submit a proposal in the language of your choice by February 5, 2022, at 23:59 SAST (UTC +2).
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OneHealth

Newly formed operational definition of One Health to respond to global health threats

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) welcome the newly formed operational definition of One Health from their advisory panel, the One Health High Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP), whose members represent a broad range of disciplines in sci...
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Dr Connie Nshemereirwe

Dr Connie Nshemereirwe (Uganda) appointed as the new Director of the Africa Science Leadership Programme

The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) is growing and evolving, and also in terms of its leadership. At its last meeting, the Steering Committee appointed Dr. Connie Nshemereirwe as the new Director of the programme, taking over from the founding Director, Prof Bernard Slippers. Now in its seventh year, the ASLP aims at growing mid-career African academics in the areas of thought leader...
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UP’s Prof Cheikh Mbow features in Netflix documentary

Professor Cheikh Mbow, Director of the Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria (UP), has been featured in the Netflix documentary Breaking Boundaries. The film, which is narrated by Sir David Attenborough, explores the extent of Earth’s degradation. “It was a privilege to be one of the scientists selected to feature in this global documentary,” Prof Mbow said. “This film i...
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Future-Africa

Future Africa at the University of Pretoria Postgraduate Residence: Applications for 2022

Future Africa is a flagship institute of the University of Pretoria located on the university’s Hillcrest campus. The campus offers a tranquil, yet modern environment away from the busy Hatfield centre. The postgraduate residence at Future Africa offers accommodation for post-doctoral fellow
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Impact of Pathogens on Agricultural Production Workshop

Impact of Pathogens on Agricultural Production Workshop – 2021

Venue: Golf Course Hotel Kampala Date: 8th-9th November 2021 Time: 08:00 to 17:00 each day
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Impact of Pathogens on Agricultural Production Workshop

SRI2022 to take place June 20-24, 2022

The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2022 (SRI2022) will take place from June 20-24, 2022, in Pretoria, South Africa and online. Hosted by the Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria, SRI2022 will build on the success of the first SRI Congress which took place in June this year and featured 700 speakers and 2,000 participants from 100 countries. A joint initiative of F...
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