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Get to know the ECRLF Fellows: Dr. Carene Picot-Allain

October 24, 2019

Dr. Carene Picot-Allain in simple terms is living her childhood dreams. Her love of nature as a young child was a clear sign that she was destined for a career in natural sciences.

Future Africa Workshop Day for Early Career Research Fellows

October 23, 2019

The Early Career Research Fellows attended two thoughtful workshops on 16 October at Future Africa. A 'Future Studies' workshop was held early on Wednesday by expert Dr Robert Bourgeois and a Science Communication session was later facilitated by Ms Anina Mumm of Sciencelink.

The Tuks Young Research Leader Programme completes a successful fifth round

October 15, 2019

The fifth round of the Tuks Young Research Leader Programme successfully completed a fifth round on 14 and 15 October. The workshop took place, for the first time, at the new Future Africa Institute.

Imagine this headline in 2037: Mushrooms make Africa great again

October 11, 2019

Imagine this headline in 2037: "Mushrooms make Africa great again"...Future Africa's Dr Rosemary Kinge Tonjock, from Cameroon, believes the modest #mushroom could help boost #foodsecurity in Africa.

Microsoft AI for Good workshop at Future Africa

October 2, 2019

Technology has permeated different aspects of our lives and by all indications this is only going to increase with Artificial Intelligence (AI) set to be at pole position.

Future Africa welcomes new Director Prof Cheikh Mbow

September 30, 2019

Future Africa is excited to welcome its new Director, Prof Cheikh Mbow, who joins the team from START-International in Washington DC.

Could a cure for Alzheimers be growing in this biotechnologist’s backyard

September 12, 2019

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

August 21, 2019

It’s the year 2035. Nigeria’s massive jobs surge has prompted other African governments to adopt its youth startup funding model.

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Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the world can learn

June 3, 2026

Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi of Lancet Countdown Africa and UNU REACH-AFRICA at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, reflects on what Africa’s lived experience in climate adaptation and resilience can offer the rest of the world.

What does sustainability research mean in Africa

June 18, 2021

As the first international Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI2021) takes place with the purpose of discussing and defining sustainability research and what it comprises, Africa has an opportunity to deliberate on what sustainability science means for the continent.

Future Africa | UNICEF Youth Forum

June 11, 2021

UNICEF partnered with the University of Pretoria to scale up various skill-building and capacities to respond to COVID-19 with a focus on youth.

Partnerships in STEM Innovation and Future Africa

June 11, 2021

The Harvard Center for African Studies Africa Office will convene Partnerships in STEM Innovation and Future Africa

Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2021

June 11, 2021

The Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2021 (SRI2021) is the world’s first transdisciplinary gathering in sustainability – it will be a space of fierce advocacy for sustainability scholarship, innovation, collaboration, and action.

Health Economics Discussion Forum at UP (HEDF@UP)

June 4, 2021

The event will take place on Thursday, 3 June 2021 at 14h00. The aim of the forum is to establish a transdisciplinary, inter-institutional, academic-industry network to support collaboHEALTH ECONOMICS DISCUSSION FORUM AT UP (HEDF@UP)

UP Vice-Chancellor Professor Tawana Kupe (at the podium) gives the opening address as Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande (left); French President Emmanuel Macron (centre); and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (right) take in his remarks.

Africa has the capabilities and the experience to produce vaccines’ – President Ramaphosa in conversation with President Macron at UP

June 4, 2021

Africa is capable of manufacturing safe and effective vaccines – it just needs the support to do so.

British Council funded Climate Change Malaria Action (C2MA) workshop

June 4, 2021

Early career researchers (ECRs) from South Africa (SA) and the United Kingdom (UK) are invited to APPLY NOW for the British Council funded Climate Change Malaria Action (C2MA) workshop: “Investigating the effects of climate change on malaria for urgent action to combat climate change with reference to COP26 priorities.”

Left: Professor Wanda Markotter, Research Chair at Future Africa: People, Health and Place right: Professor Cheikh Mbow, Director, Future Africa Institute

Health-People-Places Chair will strengthen UP’s science leadership in Africa

June 3, 2021

“A strong focus is mentoring young academics in this transdisciplinary space and expanding resources,” says Prof Wanda Markotter. Prof Markotter, Director of the UP’s Centre for Viral Zoonoses, has been appointed as Future Africa Research Chair on Health-People-Places.

Accelerators for Green Skills in Solar PV Energy Transition

May 18, 2021

Future Africa (at the University of Pretoria) and Nepoworx are pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on the 4 of May 2021 to develop science and skills on solar photovoltaic (PV). The objective of the programme is to upskill a total of 900 youth and women scholars and entrepreneurs over the next three (3) years ensuring participation in the green economy, and more importan...

FNB Varsity Cup captains in symbolic tree-planting ceremony

April 29, 2021

The FNB Varsity Cup captains took part in a tree-planting ceremony at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus on Friday.

Scholarships now available for low – and middle-income countries to attend SRI2021

April 22, 2021

Apply now for the IRD SRI2021 Scholarships. The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2021 (SRI2021) is engaging participants from all parts of the world at what will be the world’s first transdisciplinary gathering in sustainability.

SRI2021 Funding Opportunity

April 22, 2021

The new joint initiative of Future Earth and the Belmont Forum, the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI) will be the leading annual meeting for sustainability scholarship and innovation, trans-disciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration, and knowledge to action. Please join us and bring your team!

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Get to know the ECRLF Fellows: Dr. Carene Picot-Allain

Future Africa Workshop Day for Early Career Research Fellows

The Tuks Young Research Leader Programme completes a successful fifth round

Imagine this headline in 2037: Mushrooms make Africa great again

Microsoft AI for Good workshop at Future Africa

Future Africa welcomes new Director Prof Cheikh Mbow

Could a cure for Alzheimers be growing in this biotechnologist’s backyard

Imagine this headline in the future: Nigeria 2035 youth job boom sees an economic policy shift across Africa

Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the world can learn

What does sustainability research mean in Africa

Future Africa | UNICEF Youth Forum

Partnerships in STEM Innovation and Future Africa

Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2021

Health Economics Discussion Forum at UP (HEDF@UP)

Africa has the capabilities and the experience to produce vaccines’ – President Ramaphosa in conversation with President Macron at UP

British Council funded Climate Change Malaria Action (C2MA) workshop

Health-People-Places Chair will strengthen UP’s science leadership in Africa

Accelerators for Green Skills in Solar PV Energy Transition

FNB Varsity Cup captains in symbolic tree-planting ceremony

Scholarships now available for low – and middle-income countries to attend SRI2021

SRI2021 Funding Opportunity

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