News & Events

To commemorate World Food Day 2025, the FAR-LeaF Food Security Cluster will host a virtual panel on 16 October, bringing together African experts to explore how biophysical and social innovations can work together to transform agrifood systems for sustainability and equity.

Dr Nicola Grobler, artist-in-residence at Future Africa, reflects on the launch of the Co-MammalHub – a UP and DMSA collaboration reimagining human–wildlife connections through bats.

A week-long symposium at Future Africa brought together 22 postdoctoral fellows from 10 African countries to launch the second cohort of the FAR-LeaF fellowship, fostering leadership, collaboration, and new research networks.

Future Africa celebrates Heritage Month with its Indigenous and Orphan Crops Collection, preserving diverse food plants and promoting sustainable food futures.