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Signifying a historic collaboration between UCT and UP, Professor Maano Ramutsindela has been appointed as the Future Africa research chair in sustainability transformations, effective 1 April 2024...

As Covid-19 shifts the global economic outlook into deep recession, reflecting the impact of social distancing measures on economic activity, no industry remains untouched...

Professor Dire Tladi will be one of 15 International Court of Justice judges elected by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council for a 9-year term.

Governments must seek win-win synergies by tackling climate and sustainable development crises together, urges expert group report

Public-attitude surveys demonstrated that ordinary Africans have the agency and ability to voice their opinions, regardless of the narratives...

Survey research proved that African voices can rise above ‘expert’ narratives – Afrobarometer Chair Gyimah-Boadi

Public-attitude surveys demonstrated that ordinary Africans have the agency and ability to voice their opinions, regardless of the narratives pushed by experts and pundits, Afrobarometer co-founder and Board Chair E. Gyimah-Boadi told participants in a dialogue hosted by Future Africa at the University of Pretoria. Gyimah-Boadi headlined a conference titled…

Urgent rescue efforts are needed to avoid the worst impacts of global warming

A major qualitative and quantitative step-change is needed in science to support critical societal transformations towards a more sustainable

Date Time UN Deputy Secretary-General launches new Global Development Hub at Imperial Imperial will focus its world-leading scientific expertise on some of the most pressing global challenges through a new Global Development Hub. The Global Development Hub – launched on 29 April 2021 by Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations – aims to maximise the impact of Imperial’s world-leading research, education and innovation to help the world plan for the challenges soci...