FUTURE AFRICA
The Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria is situated in a secluded corner of the Hillcrest Campus, serving as a dynamic postgraduate hub dedicated to transdisciplinary research. This unique approach brings together students from diverse corners of the globe, fostering collaboration on critical global issues across various fields of study.
Beyond being a cutting-edge research campus with a vibrant postgraduate community, the institute boasts forageable and edible gardens. The campus also features a range of residential units, including family accommodations, conference facilities, and dining amenities. Future Africa stands as the University of Pretoria’s collaborative platform for research, bridging the gap between sciences and society to tackle Africa’s most significant and pressing contemporary challenges.
The overarching mission is to unlock and amplify the transformative potential of African sciences, aiming to inform and inspire the creation of thriving societies across the continent.
Future Africa Guest Accommodation
Future Africa Guest Accommodation seamlessly integrates with the conference facilities.
LOCATION
Future Africa, 40 South St
Hillcrest Campus, University of Pretoria
Hillcrest, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0186
South Africa
Latitude: -25.751293 | Longitude: 28.262188
DIRECTIONS
From the north:
Take the N1 South freeway (towards Johannesburg).
Take the N4 off-ramp (Witbank freeway).
Follow the N4 West freeway (towards Pretoria), which becomes Pretorius Street.
Turn left into Gordon Road, which becomes Jan Shoba Street (previously Duncan Street).
Turn left into South Street for the Hillcrest Campus (LC de Villiers Sports Grounds) entrance.
Continue for approximately 1 km and enter at the Experimental Farm entrance (hpc School to the right)
Keep left and follow the road for 1 km to arrive at the Future Africa Campus entrance.
From Johannesburg:
Take the N1 North freeway (towards Polokwane).
Take the Lynnwood Road off-ramp.
Turn left into Lynnwood Road, passing several sets of traffic lights.
Turn right into Jan Shoba Street (previously Duncan Street).
Turn right into South Street for the LC de Villiers Sports Grounds entrance.
Turn right into South Street for the Hillcrest Campus (LC de Villiers Sports Grounds) entrance.
Continue for approximately 1 km and enter at the Experimental Farm entrance (hpc School to the right)
Keep left and follow the road for 1 km to arrive at the Future Africa Campus entrance.
From OR Tambo International Airport:
Travel along the R21 freeway and follow the directions to Pretoria until you reach the N1 North freeway (Pretoria–Polokwane).
Travel along the N1 North freeway until you reach the Lynnwood Road off-ramp.
Turn left into Lynnwood Road, passing several sets of traffic lights.
Turn right into Jan Shoba Street (previously Duncan Street).
Turn right into South Street for the Hillcrest Campus (LC de Villiers Sports Grounds) entrance.
Continue for approximately 1 km and enter at the Experimental Farm entrance (hpc School to the right)
Keep left and follow the road for 1 km to arrive at the Future Africa Campus entrance.
From the west (city centre):
Travel along Francis Baard Street (previously Schoeman Street), direction east, until you reach Gordon Road.
Turn right into Gordon Road, which becomes Jan Shoba Street (previously Duncan Street).
Turn left into South Street for the Hillcrest Campus (LC de Villiers Sports Grounds) entrance.
Continue for approximately 1 km and enter at the Experimental Farm entrance (hpc School to the right)
Keep left and follow the road for 1 km to arrive at the Future Africa Campus entrance.
From the Hatfield Gautrain Station:
Travel along Grosvenor Street, direction south.
Turn left into South Street across Jan Shoba Street for the Hillcrest Campus (LC de Villiers Sports Grounds) entrance.
Continue for approximately 1 km and enter at the Experimental Farm entrance (hpc School to the right)
Keep left and follow the road for 1 km to arrive at the Future Africa Campus entrance.
From the Hatfield Campus:
Travel along Lynnwood Road, direction east, until you reach Jan Shoba Street (previously Duncan Street).
Turn left into Jan Shoba Street.
Turn right into South Street for the Hillcrest Campus (LC de Villiers Sports Grounds) entrance.
Continue for approximately 1 km and enter at the Experimental Farm entrance (hpc School to the right)
Keep left and follow the road for 1 km to arrive at the Future Africa Campus entrance.
