Future Africa welcomes new Director Prof Cheikh Mbow
Future Africa is excited to welcome its new Director, Prof Cheikh Mbow, who joins the team from START-International in Washington DC.
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Could a cure for Alzheimers be growing in this biotechnologist’s backyard
Could a cure for Alzheimer’s be growing in this biotechnologist’s backyard? Over 2 million dementia sufferers in sub-Saharan Africa are waiting for a cure or a treatment that does better than just slowing their deterioration. A treatment they and their families can afford and trust.
Imagine this headline in the future: Nigeria 2035 youth job boom sees an economic policy shift across Africa
It’s the year 2035. Nigeria’s massive jobs surge has prompted other African governments to adopt its youth startup funding model.
Plant scientist hopes to keep the forestry industry alive
The year is 2033 and the world has finally stopped a tree-killing fungus wreaking havoc on the global forestry industry, all thanks to African scientists.
Progress 2019 of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Tshwane project
The Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Tshwane (BEST) project aims to measure the contribution to ecosystem functions and services by native plants in urban contexts. The native garden at Future Africa is one of two native patches that have been implemented on the project, the other being at the Javett Art Centre on Hatfield campus.
Imagine a future where an African-led team of scientists announce the first HIV vaccine
Imagine a future where an African-led team of scientists announce the first HIV vaccine.
ASLP fellows selected to Next Einstein Forum
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) was launched in 2013 by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and aims to make Africa the global hub for science and technology.
UP Consumer and Food Sciences Students Celebrate the Indigenous Ingredients Foraged on the Future Africa Campus
The Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria is hosting a special dinner to celebrate our indigenous food of which some of these ingredients will be foraged on their Future Africa Campus. DIANE DE BEER spoke to botanist and curator Jason Sampson as well as some of the other participants about this exciting concept.
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mosimachewa2025-02-24 13:22:412025-04-22 13:09:39Future Africa Convenes Final Workshop to Develop Strategic Frameworks for Future Earth Africa Hub
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mosimachewa2025-02-19 13:41:242025-02-20 08:24:34Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science
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Hermina Skosana2025-02-12 13:11:342025-02-20 13:28:20Cultivating Research Leaders for a Sustainable Future Africa
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mosimachewa2025-02-05 12:23:512025-02-20 09:41:45Qinisa Initiative hosts UP Vice-Chancellor and New Zealand High Commissioner
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Lerato Mpetshwa2025-01-24 07:01:172025-01-24 08:02:28UKUDLA – Centre of Excellence for Food Systems and Food Data Science officially launched
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Lerato Mpetshwa2024-12-03 16:45:482025-02-19 14:18:48Future Africa Research Chair delivers keynote on Sustainability Transformations at UNIOR launch
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Lerato Mpetshwa2024-12-03 08:51:192025-01-06 13:50:57The Politics of Sustainability takes the spotlight at Future Africa’s roundtable discussion
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Lerato Mpetshwa2024-11-12 12:24:242025-01-07 06:39:55Call for Papers: Symposium on the Dynamics and Impacts of Borders in Southern Africa’s TFCAs
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Lerato Mpetshwa2024-11-10 19:00:152025-01-07 01:53:37Future Africa seminar examines how political interests impact the pursuit of SDGs
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Lerato Mpetshwa2024-11-06 12:59:562025-01-10 05:31:49African science leaders gather to celebrate 10 years of growth
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Lerato Mpetshwa2024-11-03 17:37:332024-11-13 08:56:27Future Africa welcomes UKUDLA: New African-German centre for Sustainable Food Systems and Data Science in Africa
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Lerato Mpetshwa2024-10-30 13:09:212024-11-12 12:40:13New Africa-Europe Research Cluster launched to transform Sustainable Food SystemsAdvancing transformative science
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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.