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SU adheres to its Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP), approved in 2022. The objective is to ensure that SU achieves carbon neutrality on its campuses by 2030 and net zero by 2050. (Credit: Stefan Els)

Stellenbosch University: empowering green champions

Stellenbosch University (SU) is on a mission to empower each member of its community to become an agent of change

Stellenbosch University

Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, UJ’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

UJ’s Strategic Plan 2035: Charting an inclusive future through innovation and impact

The plan ensures the transformative institution will make a difference locally and internationally

University of Johannesburg

Abdoulaye Diack, Yvonne Dumor, Alex Okosi and Ivan Koomson visit the Google AI Research Center in Ghana in September 2024.

AFRICA INVESTMENT FUND

How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals

Google is working with GABI Circle members to accelerate a prosperous future for Africa

Alex Okosi

A ‘seismic shift’ in mindset is required by educators so that the curriculum can be repurposed and student learning journeys transformed to meet the needs of the 21st century, says Professor Kat Yassim.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Diversifying education pathways for ‘life’ success in adulthood

New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future

Professor Kat Yassim

The shortlisted entrants for the UKZN Inspiring Impact Challenge who underwent the accelerator training programme in preparation for the main pitching event.

KULISHA CONSULTING

UKZN hosts Inspiring Impact Challenge

The annual competition showcases initiatives tackling challenges in alignment with the UN’s SDGs

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Social protection policies can help to combat Covid-19, and mitigate its effects

The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits

Shahra Razavi