There was a distinct sense of energy and purpose as PARC welcomed the global research community to the IV International Symposium on Beverage Crops, hosted at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. Convened under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science, the symposium brought together researchers,
The Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre (PARC) was proudly represented by Prof Olaniyi Fawole at the International Collaborations and Partnerships: A Workshop for Researchers, hosted by the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg on Thursday, 5 February 2026. As a featured speaker, Prof Fawole shared valuable insights drawn
The Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre (PARC) proudly participated in the 2026 Combined Congress, held from 19–22 January 2026 at North-West University, Potchefstroom (NWU). This annual congress brings together three leading scientific societies, the Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA), the Southern African Society for Horticultural Sciences (SASHS), and
Big wins continue for the Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre (PARC) in 2025! Adding to an already remarkable year, Professor Olaniyi Amos Fawole, Director of PARC, has been named Outstanding Researcher of the Year (Research Professor Category) at the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Science Year-End Function. The award recognises Prof.
In a beautiful close to an impactful year, the PARC community came together for an uplifting Year-End Celebration that highlighted the strength, unity, and excellence of our team. The event brought together the brilliant minds that make up PARC: researchers, postdoctoral fellows, postgraduate students, interns and staff who have worked
The Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre (PARC) is delighted to announce a remarkable milestone in the academic journey of Professor Olaniyi A. Fawole, who has been named the University of Johannesburg’s Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Researcher of the Year for 2025. This prestigious honour recognises academics whose research demonstrates exceptional excellence, innovation,