Equitable partnerships: University of Pretoria
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Turning a pest into an opportunity
The Ugandan town of Ntoroko is facing multiple crises: its fish stocks are dwindling, while persistent flooding has made many homes uninhabitable. Both problems share...
Giving smallholders a stronger voice through collaboration
Smallholders rarely have the opportunity to frame the research questions that are relevant to them and to investigate the issues that concern them. In Ghana...
How can we meet our future protein needs sustainably?
More and more of us are adopting a meat-free diet; it’s estimated that 16% of the UK population are vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian. Those of...
Labour mobility after Brexit and Covid
Alongside the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK economy, the ending of freedom of movement of labour after Brexit has radically changed the...
A perfect recipe to make healthy future generations?
From the beginning of life, nutrition is at the heart of healthy future generations. Our first 1,000 days are paramount in ensuring a healthy start...
How can heritage support development?
For a long time, people thought heritage had little in common with development. But this misses so much of what heritage is about and what...
Creating curiosity: how Maker Kits are inspiring young minds
The imaginative ‘Maker Kits’ bring science to the general public by translating serious, thought-provoking research in materials design into fun, creative activities that are easy...
Breakfast on the brain
As well as its health benefits, eating breakfast is associated with better performance at school. However, due to the cost of living crisis, food insecurity,...
From peel to appealing
Every year, a million tonnes of peel waste are generated from the mandarin canning industry in China alone, as well as a further 10 million...