Environmental economist, Prof Rashid Hassan, elected to the US National Academy of Sciences

Posted on May 05, 2019

Prof Rashid Mekki Hassan received one of the highest honours in science by being elected to the United States National Academy of Sciences (NAS). On 30th April, the NAS announced the election of 100 new members and 25 foreign associates in recognition of their distinguished and continuing...

University of Pretoria team shares reflections on influencing policy change

Posted on March 20, 2019

A team of researchers from the University of Pretoria recently showcased the influence of their policy research at a Food Security Policy Innovation Lab (FSP) Reflection Workshop in Washington, DC. The workshop sought to profile the work carried out under the USAID-funded programme led by...

Prof Sheryl Hendriks appointed Head of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development Dept

Posted on November 07, 2018

The University of Pretoria congratulates Professor Sheryl Hendriks on her appointment as Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, which became effective 1 November.

Op-Ed: African countries’ policies must shift to achieve zero hunger

Posted on October 30, 2018

For the third year in a row, hunger is rising across the world. And, as a recent report by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation shows, the situation is worsening in most regions in Africa. Almost 21% of the continent’s population of 1,216 billion is undernourished.

‘South Africa is not immune from global hunger epidemic’: UP academic sounds warning on World Food Day

Posted on October 16, 2018

The 2018 UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report reveals a sad and urgent reality: World hunger is on the rise again. The report shows a third consecutive year of increase, with the number of undernourished people worldwide increasing to...

Women’s day: Men celebrating women

Posted on August 08, 2018

Men have a vested interest in women's empowerment and gender equality. However, men may be reluctant to participate in child care and nutrition because it is regarded by society as women's work. As part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security, we embarked on a study that showed...

When men tackle mother and child health: lessons from Malawi

Posted on August 08, 2018

University of Pretoria PhD candidate Elizabeth Mkandawire's study in Malawi shows how the participation of local community leaders in policy development can change men's attitudes to maternal and child health for the better.

Women’s day: Men celebrating women

Posted on August 08, 2018

Men have a vested interest in women's empowerment and gender equality. However, men may be reluctant to participate in child care and nutrition because it is regarded by society as women's work. As part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security, we embarked on a study that showed...