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DEVELOPMENT AND THE ECONOMY
HUMAN RIGHTS HERITAGE AND SOCIETY HEALTH NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
PLANT PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY
research that matters
The six themes that group the research profiled in this Review speak to the University of Pretoria’s commitment to engage with societal issues and, through research, to contribute to a better future for all. The themes align with a range of policies and plans, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030. Whether the frameworks are global, regional or national in scope,
the message is clear: universities as public institutions are called upon to undertake research that
is relevant and can inform future actions. The six themes underscore UP’s strategic focus on ‘research that matters’, contributing to development and wellbeing, social justice, health, the environment and food security.
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