Professor Tulio de Oliveira (Class XV: Khawuleza) is recognised among the world’s leading scientists and the feature below looks at what that recognition means to him, his work in South Africa and his hopes for young people considering careers in science.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tulio played a pivotal role on the Presidential Advisory Council, helping to guide South Africa’s response by providing genomic surveillance data, clear scientific advice and support for difficult public health decisions that affected millions of people.
Rather than focusing only on awards, the article explores how he thinks about impact, why he remains committed to working in South Africa and how he is using his platform to encourage the next generation to see science as a meaningful path of service and innovation.
Read the full article here: “One of SA’s most influential scientists wants to inspire the next generation” on News24.
