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By: Banothile Makhubela<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Photos courtesy of the BGSI Africa Node Launch: Audacity Worx, Johannesburg, November 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Nobel That Unites Continents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The global chemistry community is celebrating the announcement that Professor Omar M. Yaghi has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, shared with Professor Susumu Kitagawa (Kyoto University, Japan) and Professor Richard Robson (University of Melbourne, Australia). The trio received the prize \u201cfor the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)\u201d – crystalline, porous materials that can store gases, harvest water from air, and catalyze key reactions for a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their discoveries launched the field of reticular chemistry, where atoms and molecules are deliberately stitched into networks with tunable properties \u2014 an achievement now transforming how science addresses global challenges in energy, climate, and clean water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Vision of Science Without Borders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For young African scholars at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Midlands State University, Zimbabwe and Stellenbosch University this Nobel recognition is personal and it was less than 12 months ago, in November 2024, Prof Yaghi personally travelled to South Africa to launch the Berkeley Global Science Institute (BGSI) Africa Node, hosted at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The BGSI initiative, founded at the University of California, Berkeley by Yaghi, is committed to democratizing access to world-class research, mentoring young scientists, and strengthening scientific collaborations in developing regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BGSI Africa Node was launched in collaboration with:
\u2022 University of Johannesburg (South Africa) – led by Prof Banothile Makhubela
\u2022 Stellenbosch University (South Africa) – led by Prof Len Barbour
\u2022 Midlands State University (Zimbabwe) – led by Prof Gift Mehlana
\u2022 Catholic University of Cameroon (Cameroon) – led by Prof Francoise Amombo-Noa
\u2022 Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) – directed by Prof Lars \u00d6hrstr\u00f6m

The BGSI Africa Node launch was Keynoted by the Deputy Minister for Water and Sanitation –  Honourable Mr David Mahlobo and is dedicated to new MOF and COF discovery for advancing sustainability, carbon neutrality, and water security – core goals that align perfectly with Africa\u2019s developmental priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scenes from the BGSI Africa Node Launch and Symposium after the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Group photo, with Honourable Deputy Minister David Mahlobo. of BGSI Africa Node partners Prof \u00d6hrstr\u00f6m and Prof Yaghi, Prof Makhubela. UJ and MSU faculties of Science Executive Deans Prof Moteetee and Prof Shumba, Stakeholders and invited guests from: The Water Research Commission (Dr Liphadzi), South Africa Photovoltaic Industry Association – Sapvia (Dr Melamu), the Chemical Industry Education and Training Authority \u2013 CHIETA (Mr Pillay) at the University of Johannesburg, November 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Honourable Deputy Minister Davide Mahlobo at the Delivering a Keynote address at the BGIS Africa Node Launch in November 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Group photo during the 3-day Symposium on Organic and Inorganic Chemistry in Southern African (SOICSA) held after the launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prof Omar M. Yaghi delivering the BGSI Public Lecture at the University of Johannesburg, November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prof Lars \u00d6hrstr\u00f6m: BGSI Africa Node Lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa\u2019s Voice in the Global Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The BGSI Africa launch was more than ceremonial, it symbolized Africa\u2019s entry into the global MOF and COF frontier. Prof Banothile Makhubela, who co-organized the event and leads UJ\u2019s Research Centre for Synthesis and Catalysis, reflected on its impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfrican young scholars at Master\u2019s and doctoral level have already benefited immensely from participating in BGSI international seminars, where they are exposed to the cutting-edge science carried out by BGSI research groups around the world while honing their scientific communication skills. We are truly grateful for this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof Gift Mehlana from Midlands State University (Zimbabwe) added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cI am particularly proud that MSU is part of the Berkeley Global Science Institute (BGSI) Africa leg, an initiative launched in 2024 at the University of Johannesburg in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, and Chalmers University of Technology under the inspiration and mentorship of Prof Yaghi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



This partnership represents a new chapter in Africa\u2019s scientific journey – one that brings together brilliant minds from across the continent to engage with global leaders in advancing sustainable materials research. Through the BGSI Africa leg, we are building bridges between African universities and the global scientific community, empowering young researchers to work on frontier areas such as CO\u2082 utilization, hydrogen production, and environmental remediation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Nobel That Belongs to Many<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prof Yaghi\u2019s Nobel Prize thus carries special significance. It affirms that excellence in science is borderless, that ideas nurtured in one laboratory can inspire progress on another continent. Through the BGSI network, African students and researchers are now part of that continuum – contributing to, and benefiting from, discoveries shaping a sustainable world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the BGSI Africa Node expands its work in MOF\/COF research, water harvesting, and carbon capture, it embodies the essence of this Nobel moment: transforming science into opportunity, and opportunity into impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to Prof Omar Yaghi, Prof. Susumu Kitagawa, and Prof. Richard Robson. Your discoveries have not only changed the landscape of chemistry but have ignited hope and inspiration across the Global South.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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