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Get to know the ECRLF Fellows: Dr. Oluwole Coker

October 31, 2019

Growing up, Dr. Oluwole Coker had a deep passion for African literary and cultural studies. “I was fascinated by the depth of African orature and its seeming inexhaustiveness.” These were the experiences that motivated him to study Literature.

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.

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‘Partner with us’ – Future Africa interim director urges early-career researchers to join transdisciplinary research efforts

September 9, 2026

Future Africa Interim Director Prof Wanda Markotter has called on early-career African researchers to build partnerships and take part in transdisciplinary research addressing some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.

Plant scientist hopes to keep the forestry industry alive

August 20, 2019

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.

Feesia grandiflora, currently flowering since July.

Progress 2019 of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Tshwane project

August 15, 2019

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

August 15, 2019

Imagine a future where an African-led team of scientists announce the first HIV vaccine.

ASLP fellows selected to Next Einstein Forum

August 14, 2019

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

August 1, 2019

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

August 1, 2019

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

July 30, 2019

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.

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Get to know the ECRLF Fellows: Dr. Oluwole Coker

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

‘Partner with us’ – Future Africa interim director urges early-career researchers to join transdisciplinary research efforts

Plant scientist hopes to keep the forestry industry alive

Progress 2019 of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Tshwane project

Imagine a future where an African-led team of scientists announce the first HIV vaccine

ASLP fellows selected to Next Einstein Forum

UP Consumer and Food Sciences Students Celebrate the Indigenous Ingredients Foraged on the Future Africa Campus

Women’s Month message from the VC and Principal

The West African Science Leadership Programme launched

VCs Introductory Function for Postdoctoral Fellows at UP

Nigerian economist calls for funding of 100 million African start-ups by 2035

The Sustainable Development Goals, Little Red Riding Hood and Sixty Minutes

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