RUFORUM is pleased to announce the Postgraduate Webinar Series, a structured online learning and orientation platform designed to strengthen postgraduate training and support across the RUFORUM Network. The series responds to the need for practical, timely, and widely applicable support for postgraduate students as they navigate research, supervision, professional development, and preparation for future contributions to their universities and communities. ...

The RUFORUM Network would like to congratulate Prof. Jan Swanepoel, from the University of the Free State, on his nomination for the prestigious 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards – widely regarded as the “Science Oscars of South Africa,” Prof. Swanepoel’s nomination recognizes his exceptional contributions to transforming livelihoods and systems through livestock value chain development, entrepreneurship, and curriculum innovation. His work has ...

Background Food systems across Africa are undergoing rapid transformation driven by climate change, population growth, urbanization, and evolving market demands. However, a persistent gap remains between the generation of agricultural research evidence and its effective use in shaping policies and development practice. This gap limits the ability of governments and stakeholders to design responsive, inclusive, and evidence-based food systems interventions. ...

Join this webinar organized by FAO and RUFORUM to explore how universities can integrate FAO elearning Academy resources into academic programmes and strengthen collaboration in areas such as forestry, food security, nutrition and agrifood systems transformation. The FAO elearning Academy provides free, multilingual and certified e-learning courses supporting capacity development for professionals, students and institutions worldwide. With nearly 2 million ...

22nd RUFORUM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING   THEME: Translating higher agricultural education, innovation, and research into action for Africa’s agricultural transformation and development Pre-conference events: November 23rd– 29th 2026, Main conference events: November 30th – December 4th 2026  Venue: Avani Hotel, Livingstone, Zambia   Introduction In October 2025, the African Union launched the Decade for Accelerated Action for the Transformation of ...