The University of Pretoria (UP) and African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) have announced the official opening of the UP-ARM Virtual Conference Centre, aimed at enhancing collaboration between academia and industry. “This innovative centre will empower staff and students to connect and engage virtually with local and international institutions of higher learning, academic communities, research organisations and industry leaders,” said UP Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) Faculty dean Professor Wynand JvdM Steyn this week.