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.
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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.
Women’s Month message from the VC and Principal
This month we celebrate all the achievements of all women staff and students who contribute to THE UP WAY and vision. These women’s positive contribution to our society, through pursuing excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, is instrumental to UP.
The West African Science Leadership Programme launched
The West Africa Science Leadership Programme (W-ASLP) was launched during a three-day leadership training workshop from the 21st to the 23rd of July 2019 at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana.
VCs Introductory Function for Postdoctoral Fellows at UP
The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Tawana Kupe, held an informal introductory function with the University of Pretoria Postdoctoral community in Future Africa.
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Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the world can learn
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.