Personalised chemo for African patients
The CSIR and The University of Pretoria are building a database using tumour samples donated by consenting patients at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, so that future patients in Africa can access personalised cancer medicines.
A throwback to Africa Aerospace and Defence 2024 expo
Every second year, the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo attracts defence industry players and armed forces from around the world. The CSIR has been a key participant since the inaugural event in 2006.
An app to help farmers forecast the water requirements of apple orchards
A novel technology for production of cellulose nanocrystals from sawdust
A low-cost solution for smarter utilisation of national radio frequency spectrum resources
CSIR Davit System
What if there were Ideas that worked to protect precious lives and tons of cargo?
Collecting climate change data using state-of-the-art equipment
CSIR scientists are using state-of-the-art equipment to measure carbon dioxide (CO2) exchange and related factors on land and sea. This information helps researchers to more accurately predict the rate of CO2 build-up that could lead to high risk and costly climate change and to test the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
Rapidly detecting E.coli in water
The CSIR has developed a disposable device that can rapidly detect E.coli without the need to send samples to laboratories.
The Photonics Prototyping Facility
The Photonics Prototyping Facility (PPF) is aiming to address the current lack of commercialised photonics products within South Africa by providing world-class facilities, technical support and scarce skills.
Careers at the CSIR
The CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people's lives.
CSIR Star Profile Advert
Meet some of the bright young scientists behind the Ideas That Work.
CSIR Advanced Fire Information System
What if there were Ideas that worked to better manage wildfires and protect infrastructure?
Solar energy plant for research on distributed energy generation; reduced carbon footprint - English
New CSIR solar energy plant contributes to reduced carbon footprint and research on distributed energy generation
Meet a CSIR systems biologist who specialises in malaria research
Meet a CSIR systems biologist who specialises in malaria research.
Meet a CSIR geneticist who specialises in stem cell research
Meet a CSIR geneticist who specialises in stem cell research.
Meet a CSIR computer scientist who specialises in robotics
Meet a CSIR computer scientist who specialises in robotics