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The hidden violence of conservation and the case for socio-ecological reparations

June 13, 2025

Conservation is often viewed as a moral good, but speakers at a Future Africa panel revealed how its history in Africa is marked by dispossession, invisibility, and colonial violence. The discussion called for reparations that address intertwined ecological and human injustices.

‘Africa’s climate future depends on homegrown, just solutions’ – experts at a recent Future Africa panel discussion

June 13, 2025

Africa must develop its own answers to the climate crisis or risk deepening existing inequalities. This call to action emerged during a panel discussion on equitable and just climate actions hosted by Future Africa in partnership with IRD-CNRS-CIRAD joint office in Southern Africa.

Future Africa UP hosts art residency on bats and human–animal connection

June 9, 2025

Future Africa at the University of Pretoria (UP) welcomes its first artist-in-residence, Dr Nicola Grobler, whose work explores bats through the intersecting lenses of art, philosophy, science, and public engagement.

Africa Week 2025 closing session calls for political agency, unity and strategic leverage

May 30, 2025

“Africa must confront not just what it lacks, but what it has.” This was the call from panellists at the closing plenary of Africa Week 2025, who challenged the continent to act with collective intent, draw on its strengths, and take ownership of its future on its own terms.

Africa Week 2025 panel discussion: ‘Africa’s food insecurity is a global security issue’

May 29, 2025

Africa’s food insecurity is not just a development challenge — it’s a global security issue. That was the message from panellists at Africa Week 2025, who highlighted the links between hunger, conflict, climate change and governance failures, and called for integrated, long-term responses.

Africa Week 2025, Day 2: ‘Africa must fund its own future, or risk falling behind’

May 28, 2025

Africa needs to fund its own research and development or risk being left behind by a rapidly shifting global order. That was the hard-hitting message on the second day of Africa Week 2025, currently underway at Future Africa, the University of Pretoria’s (UP) pan-African platform for collaborative research.

Africa Week 2025 ignites dialogue for future sustainability

May 27, 2025

Africa Week 2025 at UP’s Future Africa officially launched a dialogue on future sustainability through its science leadership summit, held under the theme 'Global Security – Global Africa'.

Africa Week 2025 at UP opens with call for justice, innovation and unity

May 26, 2025

Africa Week 2025 opened at the University of Pretoria (UP) on Africa Day, 25 May, with a call for bold, cross-sectoral collaboration to reimagine the continent’s future. The biennial summit, hosted at Future Africa, UP’s pan-African platform for collaborative research, brings together African and global...

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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.

Call for Papers: Symposium on the Dynamics and Impacts of Borders in Southern Africa’s TFCAs

November 12, 2024

Future Africa in partnership with the University of Botswana invites submissions for a symposium on the dynamics and impacts of borders in Southern Africa’s Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs)...

Future Africa seminar examines how political interests impact the pursuit of SDGs

November 10, 2024

Future Africa hosted a seminar featuring Professor Dan Banik, discussing how political interests hinder progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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African science leaders gather to celebrate 10 years of growth

November 6, 2024

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The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) recently marked a significant milestone, celebrating its tenth anniversary at Future Africa.

Future Africa welcomes UKUDLA: New African-German centre for Sustainable Food Systems and Data Science in Africa

November 3, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) will co-lead the African-German Centre for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems and Applied Agricultural and Food Data Science, known as UKUDLA. This centre will be part of the Future Africa Research Chair in Sustainable Food Systems...

New Africa-Europe Research Cluster launched to transform Sustainable Food Systems

October 30, 2024

The University of Pretoria (UP) recently launched the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence on Sustainable Food Systems (CoRE-SFS), a transformative initiative addressing Africa’s pressing agricultural challenges, particularly those brought on by climate change and rapid population growth, which place increasing strain on crop and livestock production.

Qinisa Initiative Launched to Boost Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research in Southern Africa

October 30, 2024

The Qinisa Initiative, launched on 27 August 2024 in Pretoria, marks a critical step in tackling agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Southern Africa. This programme is part of the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems and hosted at Future Africa at the University of Pretoria.

Dialogue on the Complexity of Transdisciplinary Research

October 30, 2024

On 22 October 2024, Future Africa hosted the fourth instalment of its Transdisciplinary (TD) Dialogue series, titled Complexity in Transdisciplinary Research: Creativity, Serendipity, and the Future of Academia...

Future Africa Celebrates 10 Years of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP)

October 21, 2024

A remarkable milestone is on the horizon for the University of Pretoria (UP). It’s flagship initiative, the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP), hosted at Future Africa—UP's pan-African platform for collaborative research—marks its 10th anniversary.

World Food Day 2024 – Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future

October 16, 2024

Today, we celebrate World Food Day, highlighting the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and Future.” At Future Africa, we support this message through our Sustainable Food Systems work, led by Research Chair Prof Frans Swanepoel.

UP’s Professor Wanda Markotter Re-Elected as Co-Chair of the One Health High-Level Expert Panel

October 8, 2024

Professor Wanda Markotter, a leading expert in zoonotic diseases and One Health at the University of Pretoria, has been re-elected for a second term as co-chair of the One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP). The Quadripartite organisations confirmed this re-appointment in June 2024.

Foster science leadership to advance sustainability

September 26, 2024

At the SRI 2024 Africa Satellite event, Professor Maano Ramutsindela highlighted the need for visionary leadership and regional collaboration to address Africa’s challenges in climate, food security, and water management.

Future Africa’s Robotics and Coding Initiative Empowers Youth at Bokamoso High School

September 16, 2024

Future Africa’s FACE One Health programme, led by Dr Tedson Nkoana, introduced a Robotics and Coding course at Bokamoso High School, Hammanskraal. Targeting Grade 8 learners, the initiative equips students with essential skills to participate in STEM fields and solve Africa's challenges in the future.

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The hidden violence of conservation and the case for socio-ecological reparations

‘Africa’s climate future depends on homegrown, just solutions’ – experts at a recent Future Africa panel discussion

Future Africa UP hosts art residency on bats and human–animal connection

Africa Week 2025 closing session calls for political agency, unity and strategic leverage

Africa Week 2025 panel discussion: ‘Africa’s food insecurity is a global security issue’

Africa Week 2025, Day 2: ‘Africa must fund its own future, or risk falling behind’

Africa Week 2025 ignites dialogue for future sustainability

Africa Week 2025 at UP opens with call for justice, innovation and unity

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

Call for Papers: Symposium on the Dynamics and Impacts of Borders in Southern Africa’s TFCAs

Future Africa seminar examines how political interests impact the pursuit of SDGs

African science leaders gather to celebrate 10 years of growth

Future Africa welcomes UKUDLA: New African-German centre for Sustainable Food Systems and Data Science in Africa

New Africa-Europe Research Cluster launched to transform Sustainable Food Systems

Qinisa Initiative Launched to Boost Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research in Southern Africa

Dialogue on the Complexity of Transdisciplinary Research

Future Africa Celebrates 10 Years of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP)

World Food Day 2024 – Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future

UP’s Professor Wanda Markotter Re-Elected as Co-Chair of the One Health High-Level Expert Panel

Foster science leadership to advance sustainability

Future Africa’s Robotics and Coding Initiative Empowers Youth at Bokamoso High School

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