University of Mpumalanga Launches Oppenheimer Research Chair in Biodiversity Conservation

07/10/2025 10 min
University of Mpumalanga Launches Oppenheimer Research Chair in Biodiversity Conservation

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Episode Synopsis

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), in partnership with the Benjamin Raymond Oppenheimer Trust through Oppenheimer Generations Research & Conservation (OGRC), has officially launched the UMP–Oppenheimer Research Chair in Biodiversity Conservation.

This multi-year, multi-million-rand initiative will advance cutting-edge research, build postgraduate capacity, and influence conservation policy at both local and global levels.

We speak to the Head of Research and Conservation at Oppenheimer Generations, Dr Duncan Macfadyen. RISE fm

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