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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

4 min read
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

  • Derek Davey
6 min read
Abdoulaye Diack, Yvonne Dumor, Alex Okosi and Ivan Koomson visit the Google AI Research Center in Ghana in September 2024.

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

  • Derek Davey
5 min read
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.

Diversifying education pathways for ‘life’ success in adulthood

New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future

  • Derek Davey
5 min read
The shortlisted entrants for the UKZN Inspiring Impact Challenge who underwent the accelerator training programme in preparation for the main pitching event.

UKZN hosts Inspiring Impact Challenge

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

  • Derek Davey
2 min read