Future Africa Platform
@FutureAfricaUP
A transdisciplinary research platform at the University of Pretoria. A systems approach that is collaborative & innovative. Leading African Research Excellence
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EXCITING NEWS: Future Africa University of Pretoria and International Science Council high-level discussions during SFSA 2023 resolve to create an African STI Leadership Forum, to shape a contextually relevant value system for science in Africa. Read More: bit.ly/3RLKpFi
Celebrating the completion of training as facilitators for African Science Leadership AfricaScienceLeaders Future Africa Platform - This means we can now train young African academics/professionals on delivering transformative & impactful leadership in Africa Aspen New Voices Bernard Slippers
We have Internship Opportunities:
· Arts Administration & Fundraising Support
· Event Management & Project Coordination
· Graphic Design & Social Media
· Arts Education & Public Programming
This Work-Based Experience programme is coordinated by Art Bank of South Africa as part of the #PESP4
Dr Heide Hackmann, Director of Future Africa at UP, wins the Science Diplomacy Award at the 2023 SA Science Forum! Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! Award presented by Minister Blade Nzimande, Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).
#ProudlyUP
Dr Heidi Hackmann recrived the Lifetime Contribution In International STI
Cooperation To Serve Society. She is Director for Future Africa Platform & Strategic Advisor on Transdisciplinary and Global Knowledge Networks University of Pretoria
As our visit to South Africa continues today as we visited Future Africa Platform, University of Pretoria and National Research Foundation of South Africa to listen, to share and to learn.
Did you know that Future Africa University of Pretoria has world-class meeting venues. The facilities include:
- Auditorium (230 delegates)
- 2 Conference Rooms (50 delegates each)
- Breakaway & Executive Meeting Rooms
- A dining hub with flexible spaces
Discover more at futureafrica.science
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Cambridge Zero Cambridge University Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, LSHTM Future Africa Platform Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Global Climate and Health Alliance Arsht-Rock Resilience Center UrbanBetter.science Mr. Climate Asian Development Bank Clean Air Fund Meelan Thondoo ICCDI AFRICA Climate & Clean Air Coalition World Economic Forum
Professor Abba B Gumel, an Extraordinary Professor from the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics in the UP Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at University of Pretoria, has recently been elected as a Fellow of UNESCO's TWAS - The World Academy of Sciences. UMES American Mathematical Society University of Manitoba AAAS
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UP EXPERT OPINION: “We need global solidarity to ensure all people receive the knowledge & means to protect themselves from HIV. We should be united in our vision. No one should be left behind.” – UP immunologist Prof Theresa Rossouw: ow.ly/3h0V50QcNws
#WorldAidsDay
“How do we get to zero? It starts with all of us. It starts with knowing your status. It starts with caring for yourself and those around you. It starts with standing together and sharing the responsibility to get to zero.” –
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#WorldAidsDay2023
Afrobarometer, in partnership with Data for Governance Alliance, is conducting a two-day data analysis training for 20 CSO representatives from Southern Africa. The training, organised at the Future Africa (University of Pretoria), promises to empower participants with valuable insights in…
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In Pics | The first South African Judge to the International Court of Justice, Professor Dire Tladi interview with Tali Munzhedzi M.A of #UbuntuRadioZA . 23 November 2023.
#MotivationMonday 'Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.'
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